Field Technician (Vegetation)

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We are hiring one technician to assist collection of field data at sites within the Hoosier National Forest, in southern Indiana, as part of a collaborative study between the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University and the USDA Forest Service. The technician will work alongside a graduate student collecting vegetation data (overstory, understory, and herbaceous) and soil samples of different forest land types to study forest succession. 

Duration: Early May to mid-August (40 hours/week, 4 days on/3 days off hitch schedule) 

Experience and Skills: Basic knowledge of proper field techniques and backcountry safety are required. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. The ability to identify trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants of southern Indiana is strongly desired. We also desire basic knowledge of forest measurement practices, experience with backcountry navigation using a topographic map and compass, and familiarity with standard equipment including GPS.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resume (including contact information for two references), optional cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and dates of availability to: bjeffcoa@purdue.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on March 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Contact: Please contact Braxton Jeffcoat (bjeffcoa@purdue.edu) if you have any questions about the position.

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