Work with a team researching the interchange of nutrients between vegetation and soil in the forests of the White Mountains, New Hampshire. Duties include laying out field research plots, digging pits for soil sampling and processing soil and vegetation samples. Requires strenuous outdoor work. Base of operations will be at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in West Thornton, NH, where on-site housing is available. The project supervisor is Dr. Gary M. Lovett.
This position is hourly and non-benefitted with a schedule of Monday -Friday, approximately 35 hours per week. The duration of the position is approximately June 1- August 15, 2014, with extension into the fall possible. Wages will be commensurate with experience. Qualifications for the position include experience with outdoor ecological field work, with some college courses in ecology, forestry, soil science or environmental science preferred. To apply, please email a brief cover letter, a resume, and the names and full contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three professional references to: Human Resources Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Job Ref. # 14005-I P.O. Box AB Millbrook, New York 12545 E-mail: j...@caryinstitute.org Application closing date is March 7, 2014 or until position is filled. EOE/M/F/D/V
