The Sierra Nevada Research Center (a US Forest Service research unit) is hiring research assistants for summer work in California's Sierra Nevada range. Work supports ecological research on forest management treatments that reduce fire hazard. Duties vary with location but may include 1) measuring fuel moisture and microclimate in experimentally treated plots,2) rapid assessment of forest stand structure in raptor activity areas, 3) measurement of plant species composition and cover, forest structure, and fuels in montane forests, or 4) mapping of treated stands with a surveyor's transit. Work may begin as early as 27 May. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in biological or natural resource science is required.To apply, or for more information, go to www.usajobs.com, and search for vacancy announcement DE-PSW-0404-5-PLNT. The job will be posted from 29 April to 5 May. Only applications made during this time via the USAJOBS website can be accepted.
