Job Description:
We are hiring one technician to assist in collecting field data at Davis-Purdue Research Forest and state parks in Indiana. This is a collaborative project between Purdue University and the Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center (HTIRC). The technician will work alongside a graduate student examining the forest structure in gaps created by dominant ash (Fraxinusspp.) mortality. Basic knowledge of proper field techniques and field safety is required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Housing will be provided when working at the Davis-Purdue Research Forest. The field crew will be required to camp at the state parks.
Requirements:
➢Woody plant species identification skills
➢Must be able to work outdoors in rough terrainwith biting insects
➢Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions, including high temperatures and inclement weather
➢Must be able to work safely for up to 10 hours a day
➢Must be able to hike on and off trail and carry a pack up to 30 pounds
Deadline to Apply: Application review will begin March 25, 2022and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
To Apply: Send resume (including contact information for two references), unofficial transcript, and dates of availability to Thad Swart (tswart@purdue.edu), Mike Jenkins (jenkinma@purdue.edu), or Mike Saunders (msaunder@purdue.edu).
