Post-Doctoral Research Associate - School of Natural Resources UTIA (Madison, WI)

The University of Tennessee is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Madison, WI, focusing on Forest Economics and Sustainability Modeling. The role involves research on the feasibility and environmental impacts of using small diameter trees for mass timber production and estimating wood use in construction. Collaboration with the USDA Forest Service is essential. A doctoral degree in a related field is required, and the position is grant-funded with potential for extension.
About the position

The Post-Doctoral Research Associate position at the University of Tennessee's School of Natural Resources focuses on Forest Economics and Sustainability Modeling. This role involves collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, specifically at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. The associate will engage in research studies assessing the techno-economic feasibility and environmental impacts of using small diameter trees for mass timber production, as well as estimating wood use in the construction sector. This is a grant-funded position with a competitive salary and the potential for extension based on performance and funding availability.

Responsibilities
• Conduct research on techno-economic feasibility and life cycle environmental impacts of utilizing small diameter trees for mass timber production.
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• Estimate wood use in the construction sector, including blueprint analysis.
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• Collaborate with scientists at the USDA Forest Service and the School of Natural Resources on various research studies.
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• Prepare reports and presentations based on research findings.

Requirements
• Doctoral degree in Forestry, Wood Products, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a closely related field obtained prior to the position start date.
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• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research in forestry/wood products or the construction industry.
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• Familiarity with techno-economic feasibility analysis and life cycle analysis.
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• Experience in estimating wood use in the construction sector.

Nice-to-haves
• All but dissertation (ABD) applicants will be considered.
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• Skills related to blueprint analysis.

Benefits
• Competitive salary
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• Grant-funded position
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• Potential for extension based on performance and funding availability