Job Title: Forest Inventory Research Technician
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2016 or until position is filled Location: Throughout the Hoosier National Forest, Southern Indiana Pay Rate: $10.35/hr, Housing provided Dates: Monday, May 16-August 19, 2016 (dates flexible) Job Description: Research technician will aid in conducting basic forest inventory (DBH, tree ID, etc), timber grading, and stumpage volume and value estimation in the beautiful Hoosier National Forest. The scope of this project is to estimate tree volume and value loss from prescribed fire. Skills related basic forest inventory are necessary while timber grading and stumpage estimation can be learned in the field. Experience in these areas is a bonus. Work will not exceed 40 hours/week, 5 days/ week. Conditions will be weather dependent, but expect full work days in summer heat in the forest. Undergraduates are encouraged to apply. Interest applicants should contact Shannon Stanis at [email protected] with a short statement of interest (no more than two paragraphs), summer availability, and resume.
