Research Scientist 1
About The Position
We are hiring an aquatic technician (Research Scientist 1) to work at the Teakettle Experimental Forest for the summer/fall of 2026. Teakettle is a 1300 ha old-growth, mixed-conifer forest 80 km east of Fresno, CA in the southern Sierra Nevada. This summer/fall we will be collecting post-wildfire data following the 2025 Garnet Fire. The aquatic researcher will work alongside 5 forest technicians and 1 supervisor on a joint forestry and watershed project measuring the response to the Garnet Fire. The technician will assist with water sampling surveys and maintaining aquatic sensors, as well as working with the forest technician crew re-measuring forest structure plots, including basic tree measurements and conducting fuels transect surveys. Desired skills include previous experience working as a field crew member in a remote location. Experience taking streamflow measurements, working with aquatic sensors, tree identification, and basic knowledge of tree and fuels measurements are preferred but not required. The facilities at Teakettle are rustic due to the remote location of the station. The cabin has solar power, bathrooms, a kitchen and common space; individuals will spend the field season sleeping in tents. The nearest town for supplies is Shaver Lake, CA, approximately a 1-hour drive from the field station. See the Position Description for additional information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Has spent at least one season working on a field crew or have experience working in a remote field location.
- Prior experience with water sampling, hydrologic measurements, environmental sensors, plant identification,
- Experience with basic tree measurements (i.e. DBH), and line-intercept sampling.
Responsibilities
- Assist with water sampling surveys
- Maintaining aquatic sensors
- Working with the forest technician crew re-measuring forest structure plots, including basic tree measurements and conducting fuels transect surveys.
Benefits
- The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
