College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Forestry

The Furniss-Germain lab at the University of Wyoming is seeking 4-6 field crew members to support field-based forest research in Grand Teton National Park, WY. The crew will work closely with 5-6 graduate students to survey, map, and measure trees, establishing permanent monitoring sites in the park. Applicants will gain experience with forest mensuration, plant identification, and land survey techniques. There will be opportunities for advancement for candidates interested in continuing work at the University of Wyoming in Fall 2025.

 

Application deadline: March 1, 2025

Time period: June 1 – August 22.

Lodging: group campsites provided in Grand Teton NP.

Food: group food and all cooking gear provided. Cooking teams rotate 1-2 days/week.

Hours: 40 hrs/week (M–Th; 7:00 am – 5:30 pm; 4 on and 3 off).

Wage: starting at $15/hr.

 

Required Qualifications: (1) experience camping and hiking in mountainous terrain; (2) able to hike at least 4 miles daily carrying field gear and supplies in a variety of weather conditions;   (3) excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team-based work and a large group living arrangement.

 

Preferred Qualifications: (1) professional or academic experience in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field; (2) prior field work experience collecting research-grade data.

 

To Apply: email the following information in a single PDF file to sgermain@uwyo.edu:

(1) a cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position;

(2) full CV; and

(3) email and phone numbers for three professional references.