Subject line: August-October forestry field technician positions available in northern Michigan Description: The Walters Lab in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is looking for 6 full-time field technicians for August through the end of October.
We are an applied forest ecology (silviculture) lab with a current focus on exploring alternative management regimes in northern hardwood forests. Field technician’s duties will include characterizing vegetation structure in recently harvested forests that are part of a long-term silvicultural system experiment. Field sites are throughout the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula in Michigan. Desired skills: Experience or aptitude for plant identification and GPS navigation; interest in forest ecology/silviculture; experience and/or desire to work outdoors in rugged conditions. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Time Frame: August (flexible start date) to end of October Pay rate: $11.50/hr minimum, commensurate with experience. Typically 40 hours/week. We provide housing during work trips and 4 x 4 truck to travel between field sites and field housing. To apply: Submit a CV or resume, list of three references with contact information (including email and phone number), and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience, as well as your dates of availability, to Mike Walters [email protected] with "Walters Lab Summer Field Technician" in the subject line.
