The lab of Andrew Nelson in the Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences at the University of Idaho is looking for a seasonal field technician to assist with data collection in forests across the Inland Northwest, including northern Idaho, northeastern Oregon, northeastern Washington, and western Montana. The position will require travel during the work week to field sites and may require overnight camping. The technician will have the opportunity to assist with the following projects: (1) improving health and productivity of western larch stands, (2) biomass partitioning of shrubs and other non-tree vegetation in relation to tree seedling growth and survival, (3) effects of site quality and seedling quality on tree survival, and (4) effects of elevation, distance from streams and stand dynamics on forest growth-climate relationships. Work will be in collaboration with the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station and various other federal and state agencies, and private forestland owners across the region.
Preferred start date is either May 23 or June 6, 2016. The job will be based in Moscow, Idaho. Housing in Moscow will not be provided. Housing will be provided during fieldwork at the Priest River Experimental Forest. To apply for the position, please fill out an application for the following job listing: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/13679
