University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Center for Renewable Carbon Position Announcement: Professor and Director, Center for Renewable Carbon (CRC) Overview: The Center for Renewable Carbon (CRC) is an interdisciplinary research and development unit in TheUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Its mission is to advance the potential for non-food biomass to create new economic activity for the state of Tennessee and the Nation. The CRC team advances the science needed to develop new technologies that enable the expanded use of forest and agricultural biomass for sustainable materials, chemicals, fuels, and energy; trains the workforce needed by advanced technology industries; ...
Read MoreGraduate Research Assistant (MS or PhD position) One graduate research assistantship is available for a Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)student in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts at Mississippi State University (MSU). The successful candidate will be involved in a multidisciplinary project in the field of timber engineering with a focus on development and performance evaluation of innovative structural wood products. In particular, the candidate will investigate the effect of manufacturing parameters on the structural behaviour of a horizontal diaphragm constructed with southern yellow pine wood products. The MS candidate is expected to be engaged in extensive ...
Read MoreAssistant Research Professor Position Announcement Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Forest and Wildlife Research Center, College of Forest Resources Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Mississippi State University The Forest and Wildlife Research Center/College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University is seeking to fill two time limited, 12-month, non-tenure track, full time appointments for individuals with research responsibilities in the area of lumber and forest products standards and evaluation. Consideration will be given to candidates with expertise and high potential in fundamental aspects of 1. Natural Resources: Lumber standards, statistical distribution analyses, evaluation, testing, and sampling (Job#495498) and 2. Material ...
Read MoreThe Michigan Technological University (MTU) School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (SFRES) is seeking outstanding and motivated applicants for a 3-year Graduate Research Assistantship at PhD level to study lignocellulosic biomaterials, focusing on lignin utilization and biomass-based carbon. The assistantship includes full stipend and tuition. Applicants must have strong background in organic chemistry and polymer science. A degree in chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, and research experience in renewable biopolymers is preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants with a Master’s degree. The applicants must be willing to collaborate with others and able to work as a team ...
Read MoreThe Forest and Wildlife Research Center/College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University is seeking to fill a 12-month, Tenure-track, fulltime, Assistant/Associate Professor Position with research, teaching and service responsibilities in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with expertise and high potential in fundamental aspects of adhesion technology which may include resins, coatings, polymers, engineered composites, polymer chemistry, or similar field. The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. at the time of appointment, from an accredited institution of higher learning in either wood science/forest products/sustainable bioproducts or an allied scientific discipline such as polymer science, ...
Read MoreFranklin International, world class manufacturer of Titebond products, is looking for a full time Technical Service Representative. This position is responsible for serving as a technical expert with regard to the use and application of Franklin’s products and supporting internal and external customers. Fundamental Job Tasks: >Enhances customer satisfaction by partnering with customers to develop solutions to problems. >Gathers and interprets information from technical data, experience, and co-workers to better answer questions and formulate answers. >Expands technical knowledge by product testing, researching, training, and interaction with technical staff members. >Uses test equipment to collect information on properties and performance of ...
Read MoreTITLE: Wood Composites Technologist DATE: September 2016 DEPT: Advanced Structures and Composites Center REPORTS TO: Sr. Laboratory Operations Manager, Wood Composites Manager Purpose: The purpose of this position is to conduct and manage the many wood-related projects in thelaboratory. To identify industrial partners in the composites industry, to develop proposals for federal,state and industry-funded R&D and demonstration programs in cooperation with industry partners, andto manage industry-cooperative R&D programs. Background: Established by the National Science Foundation in 1996, the Advanced Structures andComposites Center is a recognized leader in the development of advanced materials in structural, civil infrastructure, offshore wind, defense, and boatbuilding ...
Read MoreOVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates and executes technical service and product development projects in area of wood protection for internal and external customers. Conducts applied research to produce new commercial products and new end uses of experimental and existing products. Evaluates customer projects and provides solutions. Accountable for leading the wood protection testing as well as the evaluation of various products to ensure compatibility with existing and new product applications. Maintains contact with customers’ scientific community in order to resolve inquiries in a cost effective and timely manner. Reports progress of research work and significance of the results to management. REPORTS ...
Read MoreUniversity of California, Berkeley Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist – Forest Products and Woody Biomass – Environmental Science, Policy & Management Recruitment Period Open date: August 5th, 2016 Next review date: September 15th, 2016 Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: December 1st, 2016 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Description The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist in Forest ...
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