Summer Field Opportunities in Forest Ecology:
Restoration-thinning Experiment in the Cedar River Municipal Watershed,
western Washington
Description: Assist with post-treatment measurements of ground vegetation
in an experiment on restoration thinning in young, closed-canopy forests
of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed, western Washington. We are
studying responses of understory plant communities (including bryophytes)
to changes in forest structure and light availability after experimental
thinning.
Responsibilities: quantifying the abundance of ground-layer species
including bryophytes, herbs, shrubs, and tree seedlings; characterizing
forest-floor conditions (woody debris, logging slash, and soil
disturbance); and measuring various aspects of forest structure.
These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or recent
graduates who are considering advanced study or professional work in
environmental science or field ecology/botany.
Qualifications: Previous experience with surveying (including use of
compass and meter tapes) and vegetation sampling. Familiarity with the
flora of western Washington. Ability to use taxonomic keys and to collect
and catalogue plant specimens.
We seek individuals who are detail-oriented, responsible, able to spend
long hours in the field under challenging conditions, and capable of
working and living cooperatively with others. Housing and daily
transportation to the research sites will be provided.
Salary: $12.50 - 14.50/hr depending on qualifications and experience
Duration: mid-June through mid-September 2009
Closing date: 6 March 2009
To apply, send the following materials to the address below:
* a HANDWRITTEN letter describing interests, qualifications, specific
dates of availability, and names and phone numbers of those providing
letters of reference.
* a typewritten resume
* copies of either college transcripts or professional work products
* two letters of reference
For more information:
Shelley Evans, Research Coordinator, College of Forest Resources (CFR),
Box 352100, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-2100. E-mail:
saev...@u.washington.edu, Phone: 206.543.9792
or
Charlie Halpern, Research Professor, College of Forest Resources,
University of Washington, E-mail: chalp...@u.washington.edu
