Two field assistants – Project related to forest fire risk

We are looking for someone who thrives outdoors, can work both independently and in a group, and wants to be involved in carrying out field measurements for our project related to forest fire risk.
About the position

You will conduct field measurements in pre-defined network of field plots, especial focus on measuring forest fuels (related to forest fire risk) and dead wood, but also positioning newest plots. Work can also include planning the inventory and post-inventory data management. Data collection is connected to existing research project and to long term monitoring of Remningstorp super-testsite. The work will be carried out during the period May-July (by agreement) and implies approximately 15 days of fieldwork in total.

Your profile

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with field experience (forest measurements via work or education e.g. in forest science, biology or similar). You can navigate and work in variating weather conditions. You are accurate and can work both independently and in a team. Driving licence and good English communication are required. GIS-skills and general interest to nature are merit.

Work can be combined with master thesis related to remote sensing, especially mapping risk for forest fire.

About us

The Department of Forest Resource Management conducts research and teaching within the subject areas of Forest Remote Sensing, Forest Inventory and Sampling, Mathematical Statistics Applied to Forest Sciences, Forest Management Planning, and Landscape Studies. The Department is responsible for several environmental monitoring and assessment programmes, including the National Forest Inventory, National Inventory of Landscapes in Sweden, and Terrestrial Habitat Monitoring. The Department has approximately 100 employees. For more information visit: www.slu.se/srh.

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:

Remningstorp in Skara (Västra Götaland)

Form of employment:

Seasonal employment

Scope:

40-50% (approximately 15 days of work during an agreed period between May-July)

Start date:

Latest 17th of June, but can be started earlier

Application:

Please submit your application before deadline 18 March 2024. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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