Applications are invited for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Instructor 1 level in the Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia. The Faculty of Forestry teaches programs and conducts research in Wood Products Processing, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Resources Management, and Forest Sciences. Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students is essential and a postgraduate degree (masters or doctorate) in a related discipline is preferred. Participation in our international teaching program is required and includes up to three months per year teaching in China, or other non-Canadian venues. The successful ...
Read MoreApplications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the Instructor 1 level (tenure-track towards Professor of Teaching) in the Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia. The Faculty of Forestry teaches programs and conducts research in Wood Products Processing, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Resources Management, and Forest Sciences. Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students is essential and a post-graduate degree (masters or doctorate) in a related discipline is preferred. Applicants should show evidence of demonstrated educational leadership or show promise of educational leadership. Industrial experience with wood processing operations ...
Read MoreAn immediate graduate research assistantship is available at the School of Forest Resources, University of Maine in the area of Renewable Nanomaterials to support a highly qualified M.Sc. or PhD student to start in September 2014. Particular emphasis will be placed on production, characterization and performance evaluation of nanocellulose and its composites. The exact topic of the research is open to discussion but will be within one of areas outlined below: Novel techniques to produce cellulose nanomaterials from forest resources Production of new composite materials incorporating nanocellulose for various applications Modelling physical and mechanical properties of renewable nanomaterials and their ...
Read MoreThe University of West Hungary, the BOKU University and the International Academy of Wood Science are pleased to announce the call for papers for the conference “Eco-efficient Resource Wood”. Eco-efficient Resource Wood with special focus on hardwoods Sopron & Vienna, 2014. (14) 15-18th September Discover two Cities in the heart of Europe, and meet scientists, young researchers from all over the world, by accepting the invitation of the three organizers!
Read MoreTitle: Assistant Professor of Sustainable Bioproducts The Forest and Wildlife Research Center/College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University is seeking to fill a 9–month, Tenure-track, fulltime, Assistant Professor Position with research, teaching and service responsibilities in Department of Sustainable Bioproducts. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with expertise and high potential in fundamental science which may include resins, coatings, polymers, adhesion, biotechnology, nanotechnology, engineered composites, chemistry, or similar. The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution of higher learning in either wood science/forest products/sustainable bioproducts or an allied scientific discipline such as polymer science, engineering, chemistry, ...
Read MoreA five-year Research Programme Grant will bring together scientists, engineers, and architects to develop new natural materials capable of providing a renewable and energyefficient alternative to traditional manufactured materials. As the global population grows and becomes increasingly urban, traditional approaches to the construction of the built environment are unsustainable. Architecture and civil and structural engineering are among the most resource-intensive fields of human endeavour. Concrete and steel, energy intensive in production and significant contributors to global carbon dioxide, are used in most built infrastructure. Our vision is to establish new sustainable applications for renewable, energy-efficient and plant-based natural materials in ...
Read MoreDATE: May 20-21, 2014 LOCATION: USDA Patriot Plaza III Conference Center, 355 E Street SW, Washington D.C. AGENDA: Click here to view the agenda. INVITATION LETTER: Click here to view the invitation letter. The “Cellulose Nanomaterial – A Path Towards Commercialization” workshop is being organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with and co-sponsored by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). This workshop will bring together high level executives from government and multiple industrial sectors to identify pathways for the commercialization of cellulose nanomaterials and facilitate communication across industry sectors to determine common challenges. The primary goal of ...
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Renewable Natural Resource Foundation (RNRF) Spring Meeting on Food Production and Climate Change, April 21, 2014
I moderated the RNRF Spring Meeting at the American Geophysical Union in Washington, DC to shape the program for our 2014 National Congress: Food Production and Climate Change. Mark Rosegrant, Division Director for Environment and Production Technology at the International Food Policy Research Institute discussed climate change and global food security; Charles Walthall, National Program Leader for Natural Resources and Sustainable Agricultural Systems at USDA’s ARS discussed methods to enhance the sustainability and adaptive capacity of agriculture; and Carol Jones, Senior Economist for USDA’s ERS discussed domestic public policy to prepare the U.S. agricultural system to adapt to climate change. ...
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