We are hiring 5 field technicians and Research Scientists to work at the Teakettle Experimental Forest for the summer of 2020.
Teakettle is a 1300 ha old-growth mixed-conifer forest, 80 km east of Fresno, CA, in the southern Sierra Nevada.
This summer, we will be collecting post-wildfire data following the 2025 Garnet Fire. We will be hiring 5 technicians to work on a forestry and watershed project.
The researchers will be tasked with re-measuring forest structure plots, including basic tree measurements, and conducting fuels transect surveys. Additionally, the crew will assist with periodic water sampling as needed.
Desired skills include:
• Tree identification • Basic knowledge of tree and fuels measurements • Previous experience working as a crew member
The facilities at Teakettle are rustic due to the remote location of the station. The cabin has solar power, bathrooms, a kitchen, and a common space. Individuals will spend the summer sleeping in tents.
The nearest town for supplies is Shaver Lake, CA, approximately a 1-hour drive from the field station.
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