Position Announcements
Forest Program Administrator // closing date not indicated
Join the historic Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment as a Forestry Program Administrator. The School is celebrating its 125th anniversary of conserving and managing forests and is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented administrator to coordinate and develop budgets, oversee event management, and administer day-to-day operations. The position is split between 1) The Forest School and its integrated events hub the Yale Forest Forum and 2) The Forests Dialogue, a program at the School providing a multistakeholder dialogue platform for international leaders in the forest sector. The position is hybrid, based in New Haven, CT, and will play an integral role in supporting our education and leadership on forestry worldwide.
Institutions: The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment | The Forests Dialogue, Yale University
Duty station: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Closing Date: not indicated
Details: https://bit.ly/40bcUAY
Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability Sciences // deadline not indicated
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Sustainability Sciences at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with research, instruction, and university and professional service expectations as part of a 9-month appointment. Successful candidates will be part of the Forestry and Forest Biology faculty groups but will potentially cut across multiple disciplines, and will be expected to establish interdisciplinary collaborations in teaching and research with faculty in the Warnell School and across campus. Multiple centers and institutes in Warnell and across campus provide excellent foundations for these collaborations including the Center for Forest Business, the UGA Office of Sustainability, the Center for Integrative Conservation Research, the Climate and Society Initiative, and more. Individuals with expertise in the following academic areas relative to forest and natural resource management are encouraged to apply: sustainable forest management, forest certification, ecosystem services, carbon accounting, bioenergy, nature-based climate solutions, policy analysis, or sustainable development.
Research responsibilities include development of an externally funded, nationally/internationally recognized program of scholarship on themes relevant to sustainability sciences, defined as use-inspired sciences focused on meeting present and future needs while protecting the earth’s life support systems. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate student advising and teaching courses on sustainable forest management, sustainable development, research proposal development, or other relevant topics. Coursework delivery will be a combination of in-person, hybrid, and/or online. Professional service includes serving on School/University committees and actively participating in professional/scientific societies.
This position is part of a cluster hire in the general area of sustainable forestry. There will be an opportunity to collaborate with new hires in sustainability, forest biomaterials, and precision forestry.
Institution: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Duty station: Athens, Georgia, USA
Closing date: Review of applications will begin on Friday, 15 November 2024.
Assistant Professor of Silviculture // 30 November 2024
The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Silviculture. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment with primary responsibilities in research (50%) and teaching (50%). The Department is committed to building an inclusive community through programs and activities that are integrated into our research, education, and outreach efforts. We welcome applications from persons identifying with groups underrepresented within the discipline, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, people of color, first-generation, and underrepresented genders.
The successful candidate will lead a vibrant, externally funded research program that is recognized for scientific excellence, mentor a diverse population of graduate and undergraduate students, and provide high-quality instruction. Course contributions will be defined during the hiring process, but expectations include an undergraduate silviculture class and a graduate course in the candidate’s area of expertise. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary; international engagement and recognition are encouraged and expected as the candidate’s career advances. The incumbent will be expected to engage in service to their profession as well as to the department, college, and university.
Institution: Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech
Duty station: Blacksburg, VA, USA
Closing date: 30 November 2024
Details: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/531344/assistant-professor-of-silviculture
Assistant/Associate Professor of Natural Capital and Supply Chain Modeling // deadline not indicated
This is a 9-month tenure track appointment with expected research, teaching, and professional service responsibilities at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia (UGA). This position will focus on the development of theories, methods, and applications that combine economics, operations research, and biometrics to natural capital opportunities available to forest landowners and issues related to the forest-based supply chain involving products, services, and markets within the southern United States. The candidate will help address the challenges of forest landowners to increase profitability, to improve sustainability, and transition to the next generation of forest-based products and services. The candidate will engage with academia, industry, and non-governmental organizations to: (a) investigate opportunities for forest landowners to capitalize on natural capital income opportunities and associated income streams, and (b) investigate broader supply chain issues through research on and modeling of the wood supply system of the southern United States. The candidate would ideally be or become an expert on emerging markets for small and large public and private landowners alike and be capable of applying innovative empirical methods for addressing economic issues of importance to southern forest landowners that involve the production of carbon, water, timber, electricity (solar), wind, mitigation banking, easements, and other ecosystem goods and services. The candidate is expected to collaborate with faculty associated with the Harley Langdale Jr. Center for Forest Business (CFB), Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC), and others across campus.
The candidate will teach an undergraduate and graduate course focused on natural capital. Coursework delivery will be a combination of in-person, hybrid, and/or online. The advisement of undergraduate students and Masters of Forest Resources (MFR) non-thesis master’s students is expected. The establishment and continued support of an active, externally funded graduate research program supporting MS and PhD students in natural capital and supply chain modeling is also expected. The candidate will engage in professional service by actively assisting or leading scientific societies, engaging in the peer review process, and providing service to the Warnell School and UGA committees.
Institution: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Duty station: Athens, Georgia, USA
Closing date: Review of applications will begin on Monday, 11 November 2024.
Research Associate // 20 December 2024
Michigan State University invites applications for the post of Research Associate. The position provides support for a NASA funded research project. Knowledge and skills in spatial modeling, data/information synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data at multiple scales, and the manipulation and processing of geospatial data are expected. MSU is seeking highly qualified candidates with the following skills and experience: machine learning, expertise in Google Earth Engine, proficiency in satellite data processing, strong programming abilities, and a demonstrated track record of publications.
Institution: College of Social Science, Michigan State University
Duty station: East Lansing, Michigan, USA. This position has been designated as remote-friendly.
Closing date: 20 December 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Details: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/520488/research-associatefixed-term
Contact: Professor Jiquan Chen, jqchen(at)msu.edu
Assistant or Associate Professor of Forest Health // Priority Consideration: 13 December 2024
The Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time (9-month academic year; 40% teaching, 45% research, 10% outreach, 5% service) tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will develop a strong, internationally recognized, externally funded research program focused on biotic agents affecting forest health. This includes, but is not limited to, impacts of environmental factors on host-pest/pathogen relationships, threats posed by natural and introduced agents to forests and species of conservation concern, and innovative approaches to detecting, monitoring, and managing forest health. We are particularly interested in candidates that have experience working in interdisciplinary settings as most emerging issues related to forest health require integrative solutions, complementing departmental strengths in nursery management, silviculture, forest management, fire ecology and management, ecology and ecosystem science, and geospatial analysis. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the department, college and university, as well as with external stakeholders such government and nongovernmental organizations, other universities, research cooperatives (e.g., Intermountain Forest Cooperative) and industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two undergraduate courses related to forest health consistent with program and department needs, and leading a graduate course in their field of expertise (for a total of approximately nine credit hours per academic year). The successful candidate will demonstrate interest and skills necessary for effective undergraduate and graduate student instruction and mentoring, and for effective in both outreach and engagement, particularly in linking research activities with outreach activities that help contribute to the land grant mission of the university. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in a forest health-related field such as forest science, entomology, plant or forest pathology, and natural resources. Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed publications is required, and a demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding and prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Institution: College of Natural Resources, Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences, University of Idaho
Duty station: Moscow, Idaho, USA
Closing date: This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to candidates who have submitted their materials by 13 December 2024.
PhD Graduate Research Assistantship in Natural Resources Science (Forest Policy and Economics) // open until filled
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment at West Virginia University is seeking a graduate research assistant to join a multidisciplinary team on an NSF-funded project, “Enhancing Ecological and Community Resiliency through Forest-based Climate Solutions (FbCS).” Forests in the eastern United States (EUS) have high potential for FbCS due to their carbon sequestration capacity and low climate risk, but large-scale implementation faces both efficacy and equity challenges. Currently, carbon credit benefits primarily favor large corporations, often excluding smaller family forest owners who hold the majority of forested land in the EUS. Expanding FbCS participation among these small landowners is essential for effective climate change mitigation.
The graduate student will conduct research that examines private forest landowner’s perception about the co-benefits of sustainable management and their willingness to participate in FbCs programs. Responsibilities include collaborating with the project team, presenting findings at professional conferences, and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.
Start Date: Spring 2025 or Fall 2025
Benefits
• 3 years of support with an annual stipend of $28,500
• University tuition waiver
• Health insurance
• Travel allowance for professional meetings
Qualifications
• An MS degree in natural resources, forestry, economics, statistics or related field
• Strong communication and quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and responsibilities
• Preferred: Experience in conducting survey research and strong background in statistics
How to Apply: Contact Dr. Kathryn Gazal at Kathryn.Arano(at)mail.wvu.edu
Institution: The School of Natural Resources and the Environment, West Virginia University
Duty station: not indicated; the institution is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Closing date: Until suitable candidate is found.
Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gGpwnTdhUFdDDQh3yIoGfY5bQJCwjZZ1/view?usp=sharing
PhD Position in Sampling Theory for Forest Growth // 1 December 2024
For many forest ecosystems, growth models and growth data are vital to plan adaptation strategies under climate change. To support development of growth models under uncertain future climates, forest monitoring systems are important to gather the necessary information. The systems ideally consist of measurement methods and sampling strategies that are adaptive, efficient, and targeted to individual growth components. Moreover, the monitoring systems must be cost-effective so that they can be deployed over large areas. This feature is particularly important for forest ecosystems that are lacking growth models and long-term monitoring programs. Lastly, uncertainties from the inventory systems must be integrated into growth models to assess risks of adaptation strategies and management decisions.
UBC is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and independent person for a four-year funded PhD. The overall aims are to develop efficient forest monitoring systems for assessing forest growth. The specific objectives of the project are to: (1) design innovative technologies to measure tree growth, (2) develop cost-effective and efficient sampling strategies to assess forest growth components, and (3) assess and integrate sources of uncertainty. The preferred start date is September 2025.
Institution: Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia (UBC)
Duty Station: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date: 1 December 2024
Details: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/ad/58214
Contact: Tzeng Yih Lam, Assistant Professor in Forest Measurements, tzengyih.lam(at)ubc.ca