<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)">We seek a full time field manager for May 8, 2023-~August 15, 2024 to help organize and lead a forest ecology field campaign and experiment in interior Alaska. Specifically, the field manager will be responsible for planning the field season and organizing logistics before the season, travel to Alaska with the research team, supervise research technicians in the field to ensure rigorous data collection and safety, and briefly help with field season wrap up. The chosen candidate will gain valuable skills in leading ecological field research in a remote setting and will be exposed to cutting edge approaches in population and community ecology, biogeochemistry, and microbial science. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the research intellectually. The right candidate could have the opportunity to continue contributing to the research during the data analysis and paper writing phase. This is an hourly paid position. Travel to Fairbanks from Millbrook, NY will also be covered, as will room and some costs associated with board while in Alaska. The Field manager will join a vibrant and growing team at the Forest Futures Lab based at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is the world’s premier think tank on ecosystem science. It is a uniquely collaborative and welcoming institution. For additional information on the Forest Futures Lab, visit <a href="http://forestfutureslab.org/" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;outline:none;text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(93,107,118)">http://forestfutureslab.org/</a>. For additional information about Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, visit <a href="https://www.caryinstitute.org/" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;outline:none;text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(93,107,118)">https://www.caryinstitute.org/</a>.<br></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:600;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box">Duration:</span> This is a full time, seasonal paid position beginning ~May 8, 2023 and ending ~August 15, 2023</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:600;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box">Location:</span> Millbrook, NY with 6 weeks in and around Fairbanks, AK.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:600;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box">Salary: </span>$25 per hour</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:600;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box">Qualifications:</span> Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree granting institution or have already received an associates or bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forest science, or a related field. Successful candidates will have past ecological field work experience, extensive wilderness experience, and will be detail oriented. Candidates must have a valid state driver’s license, be able to hike 10 miles in cold, wet conditions, and carry 50 lbs. We prefer candidates to be Wilderness first aid or wilderness first responder certified, to have led or organized a past field season with proven ability to handle complex logistics of outdoor expeditions, and to have experience with data entry.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:600;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box">Field manager responsibilities:</span> The responsibilities of the field manager include training, and supervising field technicians, overseeing and participating in field operations, organizing field equipment, and ensuring the completion of fieldwork and data entry protocols to a high scientific standard. The field manager will be expected to coordinate closely with PIs to create fieldwork schedules and to act as team leader for the field crew to ensure appropriate conduct that leads to a safe, friendly, and harassment-free work environment for all.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:600;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box">To Apply:</span> Please complete an online application at <a href="http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-are/jobs">http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-are/jobs</a>. As a single PDF, please also upload a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references using the upload resume link on the application website. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 8<span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box">th</span> but will remain open until filled. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Cary does not sponsor visas. There is also a mandatory vaccination policy for Cary employees. Position reports to: Dr. Winslow Hansen and Dr. Jazlynn Hall</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:1.5;font-family:nimbus-sans,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93,107,118)">The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.</p></div>