Plant Ecology Field Technician Description: Seeking 1 full-time field technician to assist with plant ecology research at Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve and Yosemite National Park. This project is part of PhD dissertation research focused on the response of plant ranges to climate change.
Primary duties include plant identification and surveys. Applicants should expect to work long days in sometimes challenging conditions. Must have previous hiking experience and be able to hike 7+ miles per day over rough terrain and elevation changes carrying up to 30 pounds of field equipment. Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have previous field research experience, be self-motivated, and have a positive attitude. Enthusiastic candidates with no previous field research experience will be considered. Candidate must be willing and able to work as part of a team. Familiarity with the flora of the Sierra Nevadas a plus. Position will run from mid-July to mid-August (approximately 4 weeks). This is an unpaid position. Housing and food at the field station will be provided. Transport to and from Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve field station may be able to be arranged but otherwise technician will be expected to cover their own travel. Please send a cover letter as an email with a CV attached to Manette Sandor (manette.sandor[at]uconn.edu).
