Part-Time Research Assistant in Forest Ecology
About The Position
The Forest Dynamics Lab in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is looking for a part-time summer undergraduate research assistant to help with projects in forest ecology and management. Most work will be at local research sites and include forest measurements, tree-ring sampling, and research site maintenance, with occasional data entry and lab work. We are looking for someone interested in fieldwork, forests, and research; and who can enthusiastically work outside under a range of conditions, including rain and heat, and tolerate exposure to insects and briars. Additionally, we are looking for someone who is dependable and interested in working in a group. Priority will be given to students with tree identification and measurement skills.
Requirements
- interested in fieldwork, forests, and research
- enthusiastically work outside under a range of conditions, including rain and heat
- tolerate exposure to insects and briars
- dependable
- interested in working in a group
Nice To Haves
- tree identification skills
- tree measurement skills
Responsibilities
- forest measurements
- tree-ring sampling
- research site maintenance
- data entry
- lab work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
