IRG Notice Board
UGent-Woodlab is looking for new talent to join their team for a PhD position on the topic ‘Circular and zero-waste design and performance of wood-based building materials from local and underutilised wood sources’ as part of the HORIZON project WoodStock.
Profile: passionate about wood and circularity, scientific aptitude and ambition to contribute to high-quality scientific research, affinity with the building sector.
Location: UGent-Woodlab in Ghent, Belgium
We are hiring a doctoral fellow on the topic of "Circular and zero-waste design and performance of wood-based building materials from local and underutilised wood sources ". You will be part of an international and interdisciplinary consortium, working on a Horizon Europe project “WoodStock” that investigates climate-smart construction methods using underutilised wood resources like locally harvested hardwood, low-quality and post-consumer wood.
Applications close on September 15, 2024
https://www.ugent.be/en/work/scientific/doctoral-fellow-4
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National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow
This position offers a unique chance to focus solely on advancing knowledge and making a meaningful impact through ground-breaking research. As a part of our dynamic research team, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, fostering an environment conducive to innovative and high-impact research projects. This role provides the autonomy to pursue research initiatives aligned with your expertise and interests, contributing to the advancement of your field and addressing pressing global challenges.
The successful incumbent will be a driven and accomplished researcher with a strong publication record, expertise in research methodologies, and a collaborative mindset. You will possess a proactive approach to securing research funding and a track record of impactful research with broader societal implications. You will be passionate about advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges, and dedicated to making a lasting contribution in your field.
To read more please click here or click here.
Applications for this position close Sunday 8 September 2024.
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Post-doctoral Scholar positions
Two Postdoctoral Scholar positions are available at the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences, College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho (U of I, Moscow, Idaho)
Successful candidates will be involved in USDA NIFA, and U of I funded projects that aim to:
A) improve the durability (e.g., fungi, fire, weathering) of wood products using bio-based approaches
or
B) mycelium-based composites.
The research projects are a highly interdisciplinary and we expect candidates to:
1) hold a Ph.D. degree related to the proposed topics of the study, preferably in wood science/products, agricultural/biological engineering, chemical engineering, materials science & engineering, chemistry, or closely related disciplines;
2) highly motivated and competitive with strong writing and communication skills;
3) work in a collaborative environment.
Preferred qualifications: considerations will be given to those who have direct experience in the Wood protection and Microbiology fields or in Mycelium composites.
The target starting date for each of the two positions is in the Fall Semester 2024.
For more information and where to apply please click here.
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Special Issue of Forests: Wood Durability and Protection
Wood products are versatile, widely available construction materials with a long history of use around the world. Increasingly, these materials are being sought for their lower lifecycle carbon emissions compared to alternatives. However, as a biological material, wood is susceptible to biodegradation by wood-destroying insects and fungi, and it must be protected from these attacks to ensure long-term performance in specific end applications. Different wood species also differ in their resistance to decay. Many methods of wood protection exist and include treatment with biocides, wood modification, moisture-excluding coatings, moisture management, and others. This Special Issue of Forests will highlight the latest developments in wood durability and protection research.
For complete information please click here.
Guest Editors
Dr. Gerald Presley
Dr. Grant Kirker
Dr. Beth Stokes
Dr. Lili Cai
Dr. Katie M. Ohno
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024
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