Forest Ecology Research Technician Hourly position with a variable schedule based on operational needs. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend shifts as required. Overtime and consecutive Sunday work are not conditions of employment. Job Duties The Forest Ecology and Tree Biology lab in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota seeks interested applicants with a background or interest in field biology, ecology, plant ecophysiology, environmental science, forestry, or a related field to take vital roles in several large scale experiments that address restoration of Mississippi River floodplains, understanding oak wilt disease impacts on oak woodlands, interactions between fire and disease, using native plants to control buckthorn, forest responses to climate change and novel disturbances, and more. Duties vary by season and project and may include (90%) establishing new experiments (site delineation and planting); Re-locating experimental units; monitoring the growth of experimental plants, both buckthorn and planted species; vegetation and tree disease surveys, collecting environmental data with sensor networks, measuring plant species composition; weeding experimental plots; maintaining deer fences; removing fallen trees; and generally assisting with experimental needs. There may also be lab sample processing and data entry (10%). Employees will work as a team (or occasionally solo, for example with data entry), supervised by Dr. Rebecca Montgomery or Dr. Mike Schuster, depending on the project. This job can have non-standard hours due to the nature of field research so people should be comfortable with a sometimes unpredictable work schedule and possess a positive attitude for long field days. 65% Field Work 20% Flexible 15% St. Paul Campus Qualifications Required Qualifications High school graduation and two (2) years of related education and/or related experience. Interest in field biology, ecology, forestry, restoration, plant propagation or environmental science Dependable, motivated, with integrity and a strong work ethic Strong skills in communicating and working with other team members across differences Flexible team structure: work alone (rarely) or as a pair or trio for different tasks Attention to detail in repetitive work, and diligent adherence to standardized protocols Flexible work hours: adapt daily plans to weather; early starts in summer to avoid the heat; some post-sunset light measurements will likely be needed during late summer Willing to work in a wide range of field conditions, including varied weather, steep terrain, and biting insects Preferred Qualifications Experience identifying woody and herbaceous plants in the Great Lakes region Strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Google Drive for data management Driver's license, though not required Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $23.17/hr (Step 1) - $23.59/hour (Step 2); depending on education/qualifications/experience Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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