Research Technician

Create maps, design and test sampling protocols, train
field assistants, conduct inventory of plant and bird communities.

A research assistant is needed to complete forest structure measurements and summarization. The assistant will be responsible to assist with planning the logistics of a field season, assist with field work, archive samples and write reports.

Applicant must have completed a BS in forest ecology, environmental science, and/or something similar; have extensive plant id skills in eastern deciduous forests, and be proficient with AGOL, FieldMaps, and SAS or R Programming.

Applicant should have extensive herbaceous and woody plant identification experience in eastern deciduous forests, be proficient with navigating and entering field data using FieldMaps, and proficient with R programming. Candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred background includes prior experience writing scientific manuscripts, analyzing forest plant community data, following research protocols and field skills.

Valid NC Driver's license

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