Seasonal Field Research Technician/Crew Lead

The Utah Forest Restoration Institute (UFRI) is hiring 8-12 seasonal positions, including research technicians (crew) and crew leads, to assist with forest & fire ecology research projects across the state of Utah. Based out of Utah State University, UFRI seeks to collaboratively develop and deliver objective science to managers, policymakers, and communities to inform the management of healthy, fire-resilient, and climate-adapted forests and woodlands.

8-10 hour days, up to 40 hours per week. Field work will normally follow a hitch schedule; hitch lengths will vary from 4-8 day hitches, with proportional amounts of days off (4 on, 3 off; 5 on, 2 off; 8 on, 6 off).

The positions are based out of Logan, UT, and university vehicles for transportation to the field sites are provided. All travel, food, and camping costs are covered by UFRI.

Not provided: personal camping equipment (can be provided if necessary), field clothing.

Review of applications will begin 02/11/2026 and continue until all positions are filled.