Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

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.

• This NWT Field Technician position will be responsible for leading efforts to inventory the Niwot Ridge permanent forest plot network. 

$30/hour - $35/hour.

• Previous experience collecting forest ecology data in subalpine forests of North America.

1. Strong attention to detail.
2. Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and help keep your team motivated when challenges arise.
3. The ability to drive 4WD vehicles on rough uneven terrain.
4. Knowledge of back country travel and safety practices, or willingness to learn; including CPR, basic and/or wilderness first aid.

1. Enrollment in a graduate program in ecology, forestry, or a related field.
2. Experience or interest in collecting hydrologic trait data from conifers.