Forest Field Data Research Intern

Position Summary

The Forest Business and Operations team at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is searching for 3 undergraduate students to conduct research related to forest business. Interns will assist graduate students, professors, and staff with field data collection during summer 2025. Field data collection will include measurements of soil, trees, and timber harvesting machines. Interested students should be current undergraduates with an interest in applied forestry and field data collection.

The internship is open to all forestry and natural resources majors. The successful candidates will work in a team setting. Day-to-day activities will consist of travel, field data collection and analysis around timber harvest sites, and other duties as assigned. The position will be based in Athens, GA and most data collection will be conducted in Georgia and surrounding states.

Some overnight travel to nearby states may be needed, but all travel expenses will be covered.

• Data collection: measurements of soil, trees, and timber harvesting machines (60% of time)
• Driving (20% of time)
• Computer work: data entry and basic analysis (10% of time)
• Other duties as assigned (10% of time)

• Current undergraduate student majoring in forestry or natural resources
• Eligible to drive a university vehicle
• Ability to work in the field in warm temperatures during the summer
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of basic field measurements (e.g., FANR 3000, FORS 4050, or equivalent)
• Preferred:
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Preferred:
  Experience using common natural resources tools (e.g., clinometers, range finders, compasses)

Driving, computer work, outdoor field data collection with exposure to weather conditions, traverse field conditions (potential for long distances), carry and use data collection instruments.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Timothy Miller
Recruitment Contact Email: timothy.miller

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.