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-----Original Message-----
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Matt Davies
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 5:30 PM
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Field assistant - wildfires and sagebrush steppe
ob Title: Field Assistant - Wildfire and Sagebrush-steppe vegetation
Location: Richland, WA (Arid Lands Ecology Reserve)
Company: University of Washington, School of Forest Resources
Final Application Filing Date: 12th March 2010
Job Description:
A field crew position is available as part of the multi-agency Fires@ALE
project evaluating the effects of multiple wildfires on sagebrush-steppe in
eastern Washington. The project is a collaboration between the University of
Washington, The Nature Conservancy, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Fieldwork will take place in and around the Arid Lands Ecology
Reserve(Hanford Reach National Monument, WA). Crews will be in the field for
extended periods (up to 10 consecutive days); housing and food will be
provided while in the field. The position is best suited to a mature, upper-
level undergraduate or recent graduate who is considering advanced study or
professional work in plant ecology or range management.
Qualifications: Previous experience in standard vegetation sampling
techniques, familiarity with basic surveying tools; coursework or experience
in range ecology, fire ecology, or a related field; Good physical condition,
and able to work long hours in variable weather; Washington state drivers
license and experience driving off-road; Neat and legible handwriting Able
to work and live cooperatively with others; Familiarity with the flora of
sagebrush-steppe systems is desirable.
See the attached pdf for more information and how to apply visit
http://depts.washington.edu/firesale/UW_firesale_field_tech_100222.pdf
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