Summer Forest Technician positions

We are seeking 3 full-time summer field assistants from the beginning of June through mid August, 2017.  We are looking for candidates that are interested and qualified for a project funded by Indiana University and the Smithsonian Institution=92s Forest Global Earth Observatory.  The=20

positions will work as a team to re-census trees in an old growth forest near Nashville, Indiana.  Qualified applicants should be:

1) adept at tree identification of eastern US hardwood species

2) familiar with basic forest mensuration techniques

3) be willing to work in various weather conditions and able to carry=20

loads across rugged terrain.=20=20

Other duties may include data entry and dendrometer band measurement and installation.  The pay rate is $15/hr.

  Send cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position and any conflicts with the time frame, resume or CV, and contact=

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information for two references by April 19th to Daniel Johnson at=20=20

djj4tree@gmail.com.