Full-time (40 hours/week) field technicians are needed to aid in the collection of tree taper and biomass data from forests across northwestern USA. Much of the work will be based out of Missoula, Montana, but some of the field work will require extended travel to sites in Idaho, northern Montana, and possibly Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico. Accommodation will be provided when the work is not based out of Missoula.
Primary responsibilities will include felling, measuring, and sampling live trees across a range of stand types in order to characterize stem form and estimate tree weights. Other duties will include processing of plant materials in the lab. Motivated individuals who enjoy working with others under diverse field conditions (from cold and wet to hot and dry) are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will -have prior field experience in forestry, range, or other natural resource fields, -hold a valid driver’s license, and -be capable of working long days in the field, while maintaining quality control in field measurements and data recording. Preferred applicants will have first aid certification and previous sawyer experience. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and past experience ($11 – $13/hr). Duration: May 15th through August 25th 2017 (approximate), with opportunities for continued part- or full-time work on the University of Montana campus after August 25th. Closing Date: Review of applications will begin in March and continue until positions are filled. Application Materials: Completed applications should include i) a cover letter with information about interests, qualifications, dates of availability, and current contact information, ii) a resume, and iii) names and phone numbers of two references. Application materials can be submitted electronically to david.affl...@umontana.edu. Contact: For more information please contact David Affleck Associate Professor of Biometrics & Mensuration University of Montana david.affl...@umontana.edu
