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FIELD ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)
Req #:
231662
Department:
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOREST SCIENCES
Job Location:
Seattle Campus
Posting Date:
03/11/2024
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$20.01 per hour
Other Compensation:
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The Harvey Lab (https://depts.washington.edu/bjhlab/) in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington is hiring up to 6 full time field assistants (Research Aide 1 (NE H NI CNU)) to work on research projects in forests of the Cascade Mountains during summer 2024. We are looking for individuals who are interested in forest and fire ecology, adaptable, detail-oriented, able to follow protocols, enjoy working as part of a team outdoors in variable conditions, and can live cooperatively with others. Field assistants are critical members of our team and are essential to advancing research projects!
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Field assistants will be involved in one or more research projects, which are collaborations between the Harvey Lab, the Washington DNR, Tulalip Tribes, UW Climate Impacts Group, US Forest Service and National Park Service, working on the following two focal areas across the Cascade Mountains in Washington and northern Oregon:
Post-fire vegetation and fuels measurements in recently burned forests
Measuring long-term old-growth forest plots
We acknowledge our work in the PNW is located on homelands of Indigenous peoples, and we have a responsibility to reflect on the histories of dispossession and forced removal of the original inhabitants, as well as the resilience and vibrancy of their cultures today.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Field assistants will be collecting data on forest structure and composition. Tasks will involve:
(a) Navigating variable terrain to forest plots using maps and GPS
(b) Identifying plant species
(c) Tagging, measuring, and mapping trees
(d) Assessing tree mortality and regeneration
(e) Measuring fuels and carbon
LOGISTICS:
Work schedule will be variable based on conditions and location, but generally involve 510-day stints in the field. During work stints, vehicles, roundtrip travel from Seattle to sampling locations, food, and lodging will be provided at no cost (in addition to hourly pay). Lodging will consist primarily of camping with potential for occasional field housing (not guaranteed). Camping gear (e.g., tents, sleeping pads) will be available for anyone who needs it. Lodging is not provided on off-days.
OPPORTINITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE:
Outdoor fieldwork, data collection, and research experience with multiple collaborators
PNW forest plant identification
Characterizing forest structure and burn severity
Tree tagging, measuring, and mapping
Operating a variety of forestry tools and equipment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Two years college credits with major study in engineering or science, OR two years work experience equivalent to that performed by a research aide 1.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Commitment to a safe work environment that promotes equity, inclusion, and diversity
Demonstrated interest in environmental science or related field
Ability to follow detailed data collection protocols
Ability to adapt to changing schedules & conditions
Ability to work well as a team and live cooperatively with others
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Valid drivers license
Willingness to work full days in variable weather and terrain, prioritizing safety
Willingness to lodge in mobile, group campsite settings under rugged outdoor conditions
DURATION: June 1 to October 1
COMPENSATION: $20.01/hour (+ travel / lodging / food costs during work stints are covered above hourly pay!)
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Interested in fire ecology and old-growth forests?
Want to work in Cascade Mountains?
APPLY NOW!
Want to work in Cascade Mountains?
APPLY NOW!
The Harvey Lab (https://depts.washington.edu/bjhlab/) in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington is hiring up to 6 full time field assistants (Research Aide 1 (NE H NI CNU)) to work on research projects in forests of the Cascade Mountains during summer 2024. We are looking for individuals who are interested in forest and fire ecology, adaptable, detail-oriented, able to follow protocols, enjoy working as part of a team outdoors in variable conditions, and can live cooperatively with others. Field assistants are critical members of our team and are essential to advancing research projects!
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
We acknowledge our work in the PNW is located on homelands of Indigenous peoples, and we have a responsibility to reflect on the histories of dispossession and forced removal of the original inhabitants, as well as the resilience and vibrancy of their cultures today.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Field assistants will be collecting data on forest structure and composition. Tasks will involve:
(a) Navigating variable terrain to forest plots using maps and GPS
(b) Identifying plant species
(c) Tagging, measuring, and mapping trees
(d) Assessing tree mortality and regeneration
(e) Measuring fuels and carbon
LOGISTICS:
Work schedule will be variable based on conditions and location, but generally involve 510-day stints in the field. During work stints, vehicles, roundtrip travel from Seattle to sampling locations, food, and lodging will be provided at no cost (in addition to hourly pay). Lodging will consist primarily of camping with potential for occasional field housing (not guaranteed). Camping gear (e.g., tents, sleeping pads) will be available for anyone who needs it. Lodging is not provided on off-days.
OPPORTINITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Two years college credits with major study in engineering or science, OR two years work experience equivalent to that performed by a research aide 1.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
DURATION: June 1 to October 1
COMPENSATION: $20.01/hour (+ travel / lodging / food costs during work stints are covered above hourly pay!)
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
