FERG is hiring research assistants for two exciting research projects with fieldwork in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. These research projects will investigate the impacts of disturbances such as wildfire, permafrost thaw and aspen running canker on the structure and function of the boreal forest, along with lichen recovery post wildfire.
Research assistants will spend 6-14 weeks in the field in the NWT or the Yukon, during positions of 3-4 months from May or June through August 2024. Prior to and following the field season, research assistants will undergo training such as Wilderness First Aid and bear safety training, support fieldwork preparation, and help with lab work (such as processing plant samples) and/or data entry on campus at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. A G driver’s license is required for these positions.
For more information on the project, job, and how to apply, please find the job ad at the link below.