Field Ecology Research Technician - Forest Restoration & Plants

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 31,918 - 32,497; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is hiring a Forest Ecology Research Technician to assist in vital field experiments focused on forestry and ecological restoration. Candidates should have a high school degree and a strong interest in field biology or ecology.

This hourly position requires flexibility, with varying hours based on operational needs. Key responsibilities include establishing and monitoring ecological experiments, conducting field surveys, and data management. Various benefits are offered alongside competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and two years of related education and/or experience.
• Interest in field biology, ecology, forestry, restoration, or environmental science.
• Dependable and motivated with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor field experiments related to forestry and ecology.
• Perform vegetation and tree disease surveys and maintain experimental plots.
• Assist with data entry and lab sample processing.

Skills

Field biology

Ecology

Environmental science

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduation

Two years of related experience

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

The University of Minnesota is hiring a Forest Ecology Research Technician to assist in vital field experiments focused on forestry and ecological restoration. Candidates should have a high school degree and a strong interest in field biology or ecology.

This hourly position requires flexibility, with varying hours based on operational needs. Key responsibilities include establishing and monitoring ecological experiments, conducting field surveys, and data management. Various benefits are offered alongside competitive pay rates.