The University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural
Resources is seeking three summer research assistants to assist on a
large-scale study in northern New Hampshire examining the effectiveness
of different adaptive silvicultural strategies at sustaining northern
hardwood forest ecosystems in the face of climate change and invasive
species impacts.These positions would be working on a multi-disciplinary
team on a collaborative project between the University of Vermont,
Dartmouth College, and the U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station
based in the beautiful landscapes contained within Dartmouth College's
Second College Grant in northern New Hampshire.
Applicant requirements:Applicants should have a background in forestry,
natural resources, environmental science, ecology or biology.A working
knowledge of tree identification and common forest measurements is
strongly desired.Applicants must be willing and able to work efficiently
in remote forested settings as part of a research team.Applicants must
also be able to hike through varied terrain to reach study areas and be
willing to work long hours outdoors.
Responsibilities: Work will involve extensive field work, including
collection of soil, vegetation, and woody debris data. These positions
begin late May/early June 2017 and end mid/late August and will be based
out of Wentworth Location, NH.Housing will be provided in the form of
cabins within the Second College Grant and hourly wage will vary from
$11-$12 depending on work experience.
Interested candidates should e-mail a letter describing their
background, qualifications and interests along with a resuméto Emma Sass
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>) by March 23, 2018.
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Anthony D'Amato
Associate Professor
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Vermont
204E Aiken Center
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: (802) 656-8030
FAX: (802) 656-8683
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/tonydamato/
