Deadline: Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment, Purdue University Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Indiana Location Detail: Bloomington, Indiana Job Description: Vegetation Survey Technicians will help carry out research on the effects of silvicultural treatments on the ecology of managed forests as part of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) near Bloomington, IN. Field sites will be within Morgan Monroe State Forest and Yellowwood State Forest. The primary duty for these positions will be to conduct overstory tree surveys including measurement and identification of trees, saplings, and seedlings as well as shrubs. Technicians may also be asked to assist with other research projects and maintenance tasks associated with the HEE such as Lepidoptera sampling and breeding bird monitoring throughout the field season. Additionally, technicians will collect updated GPS data for HEE units. Qualifications: Required • Field or classroom experience conducting forest inventories • Strong tree and shrub identification skills - particularly for eastern hardwood forests • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record • Willingness to work in extreme conditions, including traversing rugged terrain through dense, thorny shrubs Preferred • Experience with hand-held GPS units, maps, and compasses Miscellaneous: Approximate start date is May 6, 2024 and approximate end date is mid August 2024. Each work week will generally consist of five 8-hour days. Work will not exceed 40 hours in a week. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible depending on individual’s schedules. The successful applicant(s) will be subjected to a comprehensive background check managed by Purdue University’s Human Resources department. The final hire is contingent upon clearance of this background check. Salary: $15 / hour Benefits: Bunkhouse housing is provided at HEE. Basic utilities are included. Residents will be required to pay a $300 refundable security deposit prior to beginning work in addition to a $20 non-refundable cleaning fee. Residents will also be required to keep facilities clean. How to Apply: To apply please send your resume, cover letter, and three references in a single pdf to: Kat Shay HEE Project Coordinator koshay@purdue.edu
