Job Announcement: Field Manager / Forest Ecologist
The Forest Landscape Ecology Lab (Dept. of Forest Ecology & Management, UW-Madison) seeks a Field Manager for an ongoing long-term, large-scale, field experiment located in northern Wisconsin. The Flambeau Experiment is a collaborative forest ecosystem study evaluating how coarse woody debris and canopy gaps influence the long-term productivity, biodiversity and carbon and nutrient cycling of the northern hardwoods forest. The field site is in the Flambeau River State Forest in Rusk Co., WI. For more information about the project and our lab visit: http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu. The Field Manager will participate in and oversee diverse field sampling and monitoring of the vegetation, soil, woody debris, and microclimate throughout a 7 month field season. Other responsibilities include: assisting with logistical planning, training and supervising staff, large database management, and during the winter assisting with related laboratory activities. This position will be based at the field site in Rusk Co. (4 hrs NW of Madison) from Apr-Nov and in Madison for the remainder of the year. Preferred qualifications include: 1) M.S. or if B.S. then two yrs of post-degree, full-time work experience preferably as a field crew leader; 2) personnel management skills and experience; 3) ability to live and work with the field crew in a remote setting; and 4) good communication, planning and people skills. We seek candidates that are organized, detail-oriented, take initiative, and work well independently. Full benefits are included, along with free housing near the Flambeau River State Forest during the field season. After an initial six-month period of evaluation, the position is expected to be renewed on an annual basis dependent on funding. For more details visit: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_054637.html To apply send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references by Jan 10, 2007. Send to Jodi Forrester, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (please include all materials in one file) or 120 Russell Labs, 1630 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706. This search will remain open until filled.
