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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Dr. Elise S. Gornish<br>
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<a href="https://www.gornishlab.com/">Ecological Restoration</a>, University of Arizona,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://ecorestore.arizona.edu/">AZ Restoration Portal</a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Porensky, Lauren - REE-ARS <lauren.porensky@usda.gov>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, December 12, 2025 2:30 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Havrilla,Caroline <caroline.havrilla@colostate.edu>; Bales,Nora <nora.bales@colostate.edu>; Troy Ocheltree <troy.ocheltree@colostate.edu>; Gabriel Maturani Barrile <gbarrile@uwyo.edu>; Derek Scasta <jscasta@uwyo.edu>; Linda T.A. van Diepen <linda.vandiepen@uwyo.edu>;
Duchardt, Courtney - (cduchardt) <cduchardt@arizona.edu>; Gornish, Elise - (egornish) <egornish@arizona.edu>; Elizabeth Leger <ealeger@gmail.com>; Seth Romero <sethromero@unr.edu>; Leslie Roche <lmroche@ucdavis.edu>; Truman Young <tpyoung@ucdavis.edu>; Kari
Veblen <kari.veblen@usu.edu>; Peter Adler <peter.adler@usu.edu>; vickenhillis@boisestate.edu; Crick, Briana <briana.crick@okstate.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXT] TBGPEA - 2026 summer crew positions in Wyoming<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Hiring: Rangeland Ecology Research Assistant</span></b><span style="color:black"><br>
Are you interested in plant ecology, wildlife and cattle interactions, disturbance effects on plant communities, and working with a diverse group of individuals and agencies? Join our team in the Thunder Basin Ecoregion this summer!<br>
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We are seeking three individuals to join our team. Full training is provided. Experience in plant ID, field measurements, or other field work is beneficial. Major duties include collection of soil and vegetation data; quality assurance/quality control of data
collected; safely operating/maintaining/constructing equipment used in plot and field experiments; regular communication with scientists and collaborators. The job is located in a remote part of NE Wyoming. The work environment is about 85% in the field and
15% in the shop or office. Work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working outdoors. Throughout the year, the person may encounter belligerent livestock, insects, dust and extremes of
weather. Our ideal candidates have experience/skills in ecology, biology, animal science, rangeland management or related sciences; plant identification skills; ability to safely operate/maintain work vehicles; ability to work independently and as part of
a research team; keen attention to detail, enthusiasm for learning, and a positive attitude.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Dates:</b> May 18 - August 14, 2026 (13 weeks; start and end times may be flexible)<br>
<b>Schedule: </b>40 hours per week (4 x 10 hour days)<br>
<b>Salary: </b>$2985/month; Three days of PTO and three paid holidays included<br>
<b>Housing: </b>On-site housing is provided.<br>
<b>Location:</b> Thunder Basin National Grassland, Bill, WY<br>
<b>Employer: </b>Thunder Basin Grasslands Prairie Ecosystem Association<br>
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<b>View full job description here:</b> <a href="https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/fort-collins-co/center-for-agricultural-resources-research/rangeland-resources-systems-research/careers/">https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/fort-collins-co/center-for-agricultural-resources-research/rangeland-resources-systems-research/careers/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>To Apply:</b> E-mail your resume, transcripts (unofficial is fine), and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, availability, and any relevant experience to both:<br>
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Dave Pellatz<br>
Executive Director<br>
Thunder Basin Grasslands Prairie Ecosystem Association<br>
671 Steinle Rd<br>
Douglas, WY 82633<br>
307-359-1328<br>
</span><span style="color:#006483"><a href="mailto:dave@rswyoming.com"><span style="color:#006483">dave@rswyoming.com</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><br>
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Lauren Porensky<br>
Research Ecologist<br>
Rangeland Resources Systems Research Unit<br>
USDA-ARS<br>
1701 Centre Ave.<br>
Fort Collins, CO 80526 USA<br>
970.492.7139<br>
</span><span style="color:#006483"><a href="mailto:lauren.porensky@usda.gov"><span style="color:#006483">lauren.porensky@usda.gov</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><br>
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<b>Applications must be received no later than January 9th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. </b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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