A graduate research assistantship is available to pursue a PhD in Forest Resources at the University of Maine. M.S. students will also be considered. The research topic is to study the Long–term Durability Evaluation of Structural Wood Plastic Composite Timber in Aquaculture Fish Cage Applications. UMaine researchers have developed a patented wood plastic composite (WPC) technology using an engineering thermoplastic (styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer) that is stronger, stiffer and less prone to creep than current WPC materials. There is a need for data on long term durability of the SMA-WPC composites since the fish cages are typically built with a projected twenty year service life. ...
Read MoreForisk Consulting is currently accepting applications for an Analyst/Consultant position. This is a full-time, client-facing position with a growing firm based in Athens, Georgia. This person would conduct applied research, support client studies, and support the Forisk Research Quarterly (FRQ) report. The successful candidate should enjoy forestry and being part of a team focused on helping clients succeed. This role also includes opportunities for internal and external training, education, and opportunities for independent projects. I have attached the job description, requirements and qualifications. If you could please circulate this information to the appropriate departments/individuals for distribution, we would greatly appreciate ...
Read MoreForester Position Parker Forestry Consultants has a job opening for a full time forester with experience in reforestation, timber inventory, and timber sales. Since 1979, Parker Forestry has provided and continues to provide a full range of forest management assistance to private landowners, government agencies, local mills, and Timber Investment Organizations. With over 150 years of combined experience, Parker Forestry is able to assist landowners in all aspects of land management as well as land and timber sales. Enjoy the website and call if you have any questions or need assistance. Qualifications: Forester must possess a degree from accredited forestry ...
Read MoreDate: April 2016 Re: Analyst and Consultant About Forisk Consulting Founded in 2004, Forisk conducts applied research to better understand the business of forestry and changes over time in timber markets. This research supports the Forisk Research Quarterly (FRQ) subscription service, consulting projects conducted for FRQ subscribers, and education provided to senior management and investors in the forest industry, wood bioenergy and timberland investing sectors. Forisk specializes in analyzing the forest supplies, wood demand, and operational profiles of local wood markets and, from this analysis, developing forecasts and strategic guidance related to capital investment decisions, forest operations and timberland investments. ...
Read MoreThe Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant permanent position as associate professor or professor in Wood technology Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management (INA) has about 100 employees and undertakes teaching, research and dissemination within the fields of biology and ecology, natural resource management, renewable energy, nature based tourism and forest sciences. Wood technology is an important part of the forest sciences at INA, and includes research on raw materials, industrial processes, products and markets in the value chain from growth of the tree to the forest ...
Read MoreThe Wood Material Science and Technology group is looking for a motivated postdoctoral scientist in the area of wood science and chemistry. The research in the group is mainly focusing on different wood modification techniques as well as on fundamental research topics such as water vapour sorption of biomaterials, especially sorption kinetics and changes in ultrastructure. We are continuously co-operating with industry and national/foreign universities. At the moment we have several on-going projects related to wood modification e.g. thermal modification in high pressure reactor, veneer surface modification, fire retardant modification etc. We have excellent facilities in the school of chemical ...
Read MorePosition Title: Economist Location: Portland, OR (downtown) Reports to: Director of Economics Research FSLA: Exempt OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibility of the Economist is to conduct applied economics research on a range of topics related to plantation forestry in developed and emerging market countries in support of the company’s investment and forest management activities. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide regular forest products price and market analysis based on independent and third-party research for a range of products including traditional forest products (e.g., logs, lumber, panels, pulp) and biomass Maintain a database on product prices, consumption, production and trade in all ...
Read MoreGraduate Research Assistantship: One Ph.D. graduate assistantship is available starting in Fall 2016 at Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia. Research will concentrate on timberland investment evaluation incorporating biophysical and financial risks. Student will be responsible for organizing and analyzing data, preparing technical reports, and drafting peer-reviewed publications. Student also will serve as teaching assistants for finance and economics classes at Warnell School and/or Terry College of Business.
Read MoreAssistant Professor (Tenure-track), Polymer Chemist School of Packaging, Michigan State University The School of Packaging (www.packaging.msu.edu) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Polymer Chemistry/Synthesis. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position with research/teaching/service (50%/40%/10%) assignment. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program with a focus on using renewable materials to produce polymers for packaging applications with an emphasis on novel feedstocks such as carbon dioxide, insects, and plants to provide novel bio-based packaging materials with enhanced functionality and ...
Read MoreThe 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 ...
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