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Assistant Professor of Wood Chemistry

This is 100% tenure track, research position. Responsibilities will involve development of an externally funded research program dealing with the development of novel chemistry techniques that are environmentally friendly and economically viable to remove residual preservatives from decommissioned preservative-treated wood. Candidate must develop and obtain research grants, conduct original and innovative research, and publish findings in a variety of outlets. The successful candidate will be encouraged to advise graduate students and conduct collaborative research with colleagues. Service to local, state, national, and international clientele is expected.

Organization
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Application Deadline
05/01/2007

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Ph.D. in Wood Science, Wood Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to those with research experience in the field of liquefaction and hydrothermal treatment of wood.   Familiarity with topics including development of novel chemical extraction techniques from decommissioned preservative-treated wood waste, development of adhesives and other industrially useful chemicals from decommissioned of preservative-treated wood is highly desirable. We seek a candidate with some technical experience in developing and conducting research in the aforementioned areas.   The successful applicant will be encouraged to interact with faculty at the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Forest Products Development Center, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana Tech University, and other colleagues and stakeholders as appropriate.  Applicants should be able to work effectively with industry groups and be capable of communicating effectively with diverse audiences.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.  Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 1, 2007 or until suitable candidate is located.

 

DATE AVAILABLE:  Upon completion of interview process.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Send a letter of application, statement concerning research plans, curriculum vitae, transcripts and selected reprints (<6); we will ask finalists to submit letters of recommendation later.

 

Dr. Todd F. Shupe

Search Committee Chair

Louisiana Forest Products Development Center             

School of Renewable Natural Resources                       

227 Renewable Natural Resources Bldg.

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Telephone:  225-578-6432

Email:  tshupe@agcenter.lsu.edu

 

 

 

For more information, see http://www.lsuagcenter.com.