The College of Forestry (forestry.oregonstate.edu) at Oregon State University seeks an Associate Dean/Director for Research. To encourage the broadest pool of qualified candidates, this position is being recruited as either an academic rank with tenure position (Associate Dean) or as a professional faculty position with annual appointments (Director). The incumbent is responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of innovative, effective, and respected research programs that support the regional, national and international distinction of the College of Forestry. With a primary focus on research and university/private partnerships, the incumbent provides timely, cost effective, and knowledgeable support for obtaining, managing ...
Read MoreJOB ANNOUNCEMENT Date: 1/18/2016 From: Michelle Littleton, HR Generalist Subject: Plant Quality Supervisor II (Salaried Exempt) Implement and manage quality systems and lead continuous improvement activity. Ensure quality and technical objectives are properly deployed. Supervise activities and training of quality technicians. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned. • Be pro-active in identifying and performing tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance. • Ensure SOPs and JSAs exist and are updated for all quality tasks. Ensure required training for Quality Technicians ...
Read MoreField Technician Scion specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry industry, wood products and wood-derived materials. We lead new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the establishment of a broader based bio-economy. We are seeking a self-motivated and driven individual with an interest in forestry and forest ecology to play a vital role in the delivery of our research in the Forest Science Group based in Christchurch. You will assist with the establishment and maintenance of experimental field trials (including chemical spray trials), general fieldwork and data collection, and the clearing and sorting of beetle ...
Read MoreThe National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is hosting an image competition called EnvisioNano. FS is an active party of the NNI because of our cellulose nanomaterials work. NNI is also very interested in cellulose nanomaterials development globally and have actively worked with us on mutually beneficial topics. This is a high visibility competition. I thought it can help with our members’ research. http://www.nano.gov/sites/default/files/envisionano_browser_page.pdf
Read MoreWell, another month has passed as we move forward with an exciting year. Next month is the 59th International SWST Convention in Curitiba, Brazil. We have articles coming out in Wood and Fiber Science that are cutting edge in the field. Speaking of that, have you signed up to be a reviewer? If not you can do that here. Kepp and eye and and I am sure there is more to come. As always, if you have something you would like to put in the newsletter, just send it to me at clemsonforest@gmail.com and I will be happy to include ...
Read MoreDescription The West Virginia University’s Renewable Materials and Bioenergy Research Center is seeking applicants to fill two Graduate Research Assistant positions in: (1) Advanced Biomass Logistics, and (2) Lignocellulose-based Products. Both positions will be available in August, 2016. Qualifications We are looking for motivated applicants with good work ethic, who are interested in participating in multidisciplinary research projects. 1. Advanced Biomass Logistics MS in forest management, forest or agricultural engineering, or related sciences with Demonstrated knowledge in computation, modeling, and statistics Experience in life cycle analysis and techno-economic analysis Strong communication skills 2. Lignocellulose-based Products MS in applied chemistry, wood ...
Read Morehttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427715100 JOB SUMMARY: A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation’s most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies. It’s an awesome responsibility – but the rewards are as limitless as the views. This position is with the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory’s Engineering Composites Science Research Work Unit, and is located in Orono, ME. The selectee will be expected to use material science approaches to optimize processes, ...
Read More28th Annual WMI Workshop on Design, Operation and Maintenance of Saws and Knives, Holiday Inn, Portland Airport, Portland, OR. Call 925-943-5240; visit woodmachining.com.
Read MoreThe 2017 IUFRO All-Division 5 (Forest Products) Conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada from June 12th to 16th, 2017. The Conference is organized jointly by IUFRO Division 5, the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, FPInnovations, and the Society of Wood Science and Technology. In recognition of the pressing global need for the forest sector to be a leader in sustainability, diversification, and innovation, the theme of the 2017 IUFRO Division 5 Conference is: Forest Sector Innovations for a Greener Future. This Innovation/Sustainability theme will form a unifying basis for the week-long Conference and will guide ...
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