Seeking to fill one seasonal (approx 10 week) plant ecology technician position immediately.
The technician will assist with vegetation and ecosystem surveys in Central Appalachian forests impacted by hemlock woolly adelgid. Sites are located across southeastern Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia on state and federal land. Research will involve variable work schedules, but will not include overtime. Technician must be able to maintain a positive attitude working in remote, steep areas during variable weather conditions (heat, humiditiy, rain, bugs).
Required Qualifications: Physical ability to hike off trail carrying equipment. Previous field and/or outdoor experience including camping.
Ability to operate state vehicle.
Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Central Appalachian flora, basic plant
taxonomy and ecology. Advanced undergraduate or BS/BA students from related fields are encouraged to apply. This is a re-posting and previous applicants may re-apply.
Housing: Fees for primitive camping will be provided.
Salary will depend on experience.
To Apply
Please send resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references to:
Katie Martin
School of Environment & Natural Resources The Ohio State University Martin.1678@osu.edu http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/ferel/
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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