CFRU hiring field research positions for summer 2025
The CFRU is hiring for multiple positions this summer and we are extending our application deadline through the end of next week, October 11 @ 5PM. View the flyer below for full details. Contact regina.smith@maine.edu with any questions.
Who are we looking for?
- Organized, kind, patient, empathetic people who are excited about gaining field research experience and exposure to CFRU projects as a team.
- Field Crew Leader (1): $18-19/hr
- Field Research Technicians (3): $16-17.50/hr
What the work entails:
- Re-measuring long-term forest research plots through northern and central Maine. More information on the project can be found here.
What’s new this year?
- CFRU crews will be connected with a variety of ongoing funded research projects throughout the summer that include ecosystem and wildlife studies, remote sensing applications, and more. Read more about ongoing CFRU work here. We are passionate about connecting students interested in research or applied science opportunities with our scientists to provide a wide range of exposure to things they can do during or after college.
Work perks:
- Gear stipend ($250) before the season starts
- Gear library available for items you need but may not have (tents, cook stoves, coolers)
- Weekly groceries are covered
- Work truck provided
- Wilderness first aid certification class/cost covered (~$300 value)
- 3-day weekends and 1 week off in the summer