Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources Title of Position: Summer Field Technician (Forestry) Supervisor: David Mann (Michael Saunders) Approximate Hours per Week: 40 Compensation: $10-11/hour Duration of Position: Summer 2017 Number of Positions: 2-3 Job Description: Mark Twain National Forest is located in southern Missouri, and will be the site of a research project assessing the impact of prescribed fire on timber quality. We are seeking 2-3 summer field technicians to support this research. Successful applicants will help conduct a large number of inventories of the study sites, with an emphasis on grading and measuring merchantable trees. Successful applicants will also collect and record data quantifying prescribed fire-related damage to standing timber. One to two weeks of training in Hoosier National Forest in Southern Indiana is required at the beginning of the field season in May. Housing will be provided for the duration of the work. Duties:
* Conduct forest inventories in Mark Twain National Forest * Identify and measure fire scars on standing timber * Data collection and entry (utilizing Excel or similar software) * 1-2 Weeks of paid training in southern Indiana (housing provided) * Utilize GPS, compass, diameter tapes, and other basic field and forestry equipment Qualifications: * Course-work in forestry, fisheries and wildlife, environmental sciences, or closely related field * Tree identification skills or related coursework (such as a dendrology course) strongly desired * Ability to work outdoors in unpredictable and often extremely hot weather conditions * Must be willing to live and work in remote areas of Missouri and Indiana throughout the field season; housing is provided Deadline to Apply: 4/22/17 To Apply: Send resume and contact information for three references to one of the following: * David Mann at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> * Dr. Michael Saunders at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Purdue University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer.
