Forest Business Research Intern

Overview

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• Posting Number: G/R28240P
• Working Title: Forest Business Research Intern
• Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res
• Employment Type: Employee
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  06/02/2025
• Posting Date: 01/27/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

About the University: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

• Data Collection
• Driving
• Computer Work
• Other Duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time:

• 60% Data Collection
• 20% Driving
• 10% Computer Work
• 0% Other Duties as Assigned

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 would 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.

These positions provide a great opportunity to explore new areas of the state, meet forestry professionals, and become familiar with general forestry practices.

• 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.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
  
  Competencies:
  • Eligible to drive a university vehicle
  • Ability to work in the field in warm temperatures during the summer

• Knowledge of basic field measurements (e.g., FANR 3000, FORS 4050, or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience using common natural resources tools (e.g., clinometers, range finders, compasses, etc.)

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

• Is this a Position of Trust?: No
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
• Does This Position Have Security Access? No

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

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