Summer 2016 (Monday, May 16 – Friday, August 19)
The Deer-Forest Study (http://ecosystems.psu.edu/deer) is a research
project investigating the effects of soils, competing vegetation, and
deer browsing of forest vegetation conditions. We are hiring 10 field
techs to assist with data collection this summer. Primary duties include
inventorying vegetation on permanent plots across 3 different state
forests in Pennsylvania. We provide vehicles for work duties and housing
assistance.
Location: Susquehannock, Rothrock, and Bald Eagle State Forests. Six
positions will be based out of State College, PA and 4 positions in
Coudersport, PA
*Pay*: 40 hrs/week at $11/hr. Field vehicle and housing assistance also
provided.
*Duties:* Find and monument permanent forest inventory plots using GPS
and other tools; identify and quantify the size and abundance of
overstory and understory plants on permanent plots; and collect, record
and archive data.
*Key qualifications:* At least two years toward a natural resources
baccalaureate degree; demonstrated plant identification skills (as
evidenced by a course in plant ID, such as dendrology, and/or field
experience collecting vegetation data); ability to work independently
and reliably without direct supervision in challenging field conditions;
and possession of a valid driver’s license.
*Questions:* Contact Danielle Begley-Miller at [email protected].
*Application deadline:* Applications reviewed as received.
*To apply:* Send a letter, résumé, transcripts, and contact information
for three references (via email preferred). At least one reference
should be able to comment on your plant identification skills:
Email applications to:
Bobbi Jo Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant
Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
419 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 814-865-4511
