Forest Soil Fieldwork Temporary Technician
About the role
The Markewitz Forest Soils and Water laboratory is looking for two undergraduate students to assist with fieldwork in support of an upcoming scientific research effort.
Responsibilities
Collection of data/samples in the field (95%)
Organization/processing of samples upon return to the laboratory (5%)
Requirements
Coursework in forestry, soil science, agronomy, ecology, or related fields is preferred.
Experience collecting data or samples for research or labs in forest environments is a plus.
Ability to work outdoors in cold and potentially inclement weather.
Willingness to travel overnight for three-to-four days as a part of a team conducting fieldwork.
Qualifications
Physical Demands: Exposure to cold and rain. Uneven terrain and moving through forested environments. Ability to bend and stand repeatedly, conduct moderate physical labor in the field, and ability to carry 30lbs for ½ mile.
Skills
Ability to work outdoors in cold and potentially inclement weather.
Willingness to travel overnight for three-to-four days as a part of a team conducting fieldwork.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.