Position Summary: The University of Idaho Ecosystem Modeling Lab is looking for a field technician to assist with forest ecosystem research at the University of Idaho Experimental Forest. The experimental forest is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, forty-five minutes from Moscow, ID.
To Apply: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/13224 Position Title: Field Ecology and Lab Technician Part or Full-Time (30 to 40 hours a week) Location: Moscow, ID Pay Range: $9 - $10 per hour depending on qualifications Expected Start Date: April 18th (earliest) Expected End Date: up to 20 weeks after start date (end of August) Work Schedule summary: Time will be split between field work days out at the forest and in the laboratory. Some weekend days may be required, but no more than 40 hours a week will be assigned. Job Duties (Essential): Field work will consist of forest mensuration measurements as well as installation and maintenance of automated growth and respiration monitoring equipment in new field plots (50% of time). Additionally, the technician will assist with lab work, which may include processing fine root biomass samples, constructing sensors, and data entry (50% of time). Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in natural resources, ecology, or a similar field or have at least one season of field ecology experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with forest mensuration measurements and northwest conifer species identification is preferred. Experience with dataloggers, instrumentation, and solar power supplies is desired. Physical requirements and working conditions: Applicants must be comfortable working outside in inclement weather and hiking short distances.
