FIELD AND LAB ASSISTANT
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Overview:

Hiring one research technician to assist with fire ecology research. The technician will work on several projects, including work along the Wasatch front, the Uintas, and Brian Head. Field work will consist of collecting forestry/vegetative data, placing soil moisture probes, and post-fire monitoring with the possibility of remote, steep, and rugged terrain under variable weather conditions. A positive attitude and willingness to learn will be crucial. The position is based out of Logan, UT and transportation to the field sites is provided.

Responsibilities:

Field work will consist of collecting forestry/vegetative data, placing soil moisture probes, and post-fire monitoring with the possibility of remote, steep, and rugged terrain under variable weather conditions. Lab work will consist of data entry, processingsamples and data, and doing basic data organization and analysis.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a valid drivers license
• Must be able to travel away from Logan overnight for extended hitches, flexibility with scheduling may be necessary
• Camping experience is required.
• Must be able to maintain a good attitude while carrying a pack across steep and rugged terrain
• Must have effective communication skills
• Ability to show respect for fellow crew members is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience on a field research crew
• Knowledge/interest in the principles and techniques of ecology, including spp. ID
• Experience with basic ecology tools/techniques: fuels transects, cover estimates, density, diameter tapes etc.
• Experience with navigation by compass and/or GPS
• Data entry and analysis, including spreadsheets, R, and database software
• Backcountry first aid skills, such as Wilderness First Aid certification

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:$18.00 per hourADA:

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work performed. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 30 pounds and be required to walk over steep and rugged terrain and/or stand for long periods of time.

College/Department Highlights:

The S.J. & Jessie E Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems.?It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.?

?The Department of Wildland Resources in QCNR encompasses research in applied terrestrial ecology, including the ecology and management of wildlife, forests, rangelands, conservation biology, and climate change adaptation.??Award-winning faculty teach courses that prepare students for professional careers in many natural resources fields, including programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters and the Society for Range Management and aligned with the Society of Ecological Restoration.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

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