Virginia Commonwealth University- College of Humanities and Sciences · 6 hours ago
Forestry Technician (Hourly)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$19/hr - $19/hrVirginia Commonwealth University is seeking paid research technicians for the summer 2026 field season in the Gough Forest Ecology Lab. The role involves contributing to research on disturbance effects on forest growth and carbon cycling while living on-site at the University of Michigan Biological Station.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Contribute to National Science Foundation and Department of Energy supported research at the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) aimed at advancing understanding of disturbance effects on forest growth and carbon cycling
Participate in group field research activities and lab gatherings
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of coursework in ecology, forestry, environmental studies or related fields
Team-oriented field research experience
The capacity to live on-site in Michigan
Preferred
Familiarity with basic forest mensuration
Quantitative and science communication skills
Prior field research experience
Benefits
Onsite housing and meals will be provided.
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University- College of Humanities and Sciences
The College of Humanities and Sciences is the foundation of educational and intellectual life at Virginia Commonwealth University, and houses the core disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
Founded in 1966
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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