{"id":57485,"date":"2026-01-06T14:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T22:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=57485"},"modified":"2026-01-06T14:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T22:44:19","slug":"job-forestry-regeneration-ecology-research-technician-university-of-nevada-reno-various-locations-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-forestry-regeneration-ecology-research-technician-university-of-nevada-reno-various-locations-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Forestry & Regeneration Ecology Research Technician, University of Nevada, Reno (Various Locations, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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University of Nevada, Reno<\/p>\n

Various Locations, California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nTemporary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$20 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/td>\nHealth insurance options including dental via Nevada Public Employees’ Benefits Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/td>\n0 – 1 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Position<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bisbing Forest Ecology & Silviculture Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is hiring four full-time, temporary Forestry & Regeneration Ecology Research Technicians<\/strong> to support the Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX)<\/a>. Technicians will work under the supervision of a Crew Lead and researchers from the Bisbing Lab to collect field data across multiple integrated research projects in mixed-conifer forests of the Sierra Nevada in California.<\/p>\n

Description<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Research Technicians will assist with forest inventory and sampling as well as long-term regeneration provenance trials (i.e., baby tree gardens). Responsibilities include installing and re-surveying permanent plots; collecting pre- and post-treatment data on overstory trees, regeneration, fuels, plant communities, and forest health; measuring seedling survival and growth; maintaining planting sites through weeding or grubbing; downloading weather station and temperature logger data; assisting with mapping forest composition; maintaining field equipment and tools; and entering, quality-checking, and uploading data. This position requires attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a field team. Fieldwork involves long hikes with heavy packs<\/strong>, work in burned areas and challenging terrain<\/strong>, and variable weather conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Location & Logistics<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

These positions are located in California<\/strong> with work conducted across multiple Sierra Nevada sites. Crew members are expected to live on-site and travel between locations for the duration of the position<\/strong>. Housing will primarily consist of non-traditional accommodations such as tents or trailers. No per diem or food stipend is provided. A field vehicle with coolers, stove\/propane, table, and basic kitchenware is supplied.<\/p>\n

When<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

These are full-time, temporary positions starting June 1, 2026<\/strong>. Opportunities are for either three<\/strong>– or six-month<\/strong> durations (please note preference when applying).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references compiled into a single PDF to adaptiveforestmanagement@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.<\/p>\n

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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