Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, and the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges are all within a 100-mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 13,800 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 2,300 U.S. students of color and 1,200 international students. The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and provides a welcoming atmosphere with unique professional opportunities for leaders who are women and people of color. All are encouraged to apply. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Details are available on request.
For full consideration applications must be received by May 15, 2001. Review of applications continue through July 16, 2001. Provide technical support to department faculty and staff involved in a variety of research studies on the economic and environmental performance of timber harvesting systems, and applications of precision forestry techniques to harvest planning and field layout. The collection of field data will often be done in remote areas which involves moving across rugged and sometimes steep forestlands during all seasons, sometimes requiring supervision of technicians and overnight travel. The person will be expected to organize, collect, manage, and analyze research data, often using digital equipment and software including laser rangefinders, GPS, and GIS in field applications.