What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Research Technician position at University of Colorado Boulder?
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Job Summary
The technician position will involve working at the University of Colorado Mountain Research in support of the forest demography studies, that are part of the Niwot Ridge Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project. The position includes surveying of seed production, tree regeneration, and tree growth, along with helping maintain instruments and infrastructure. The expected position start date is Jul 15, 2023.
Who We Are
As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.
Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Duties will also include some tree-ring preparation, tree-ring measurement, data entry, and data quality control and assurance.
What We Can Offer
This is an hourly paid position and the hourly range is $17-$18/hour.
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What We Require
- Undergraduate degree in ecology, environmental science, forestry, geography, or a related field.
- Previous experience in monitoring tree regeneration processes.
What You Will Need
- Demonstrated ability to hike 5 miles during the day at high elevations (ca. 10,000 ft) with a full backpack over rough and challenging terrain.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility to rearrange priorities and expectations as changing weather conditions or resources require.
- The ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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- Resume/CV
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
Salary : $17 - $18
