Research Associate I

The Research Associate I will work on a study that examines the supply and cost of woody biomass for bio-energy production in Mississippi. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to evaluation and assessment of woody biomass feedstock inventories and management potential for Mississippi, preparing manuscripts and reports, communicating research progress with project team, and training and supervising undergraduate students.

Mississippi State University

Deadline: 2006/08/01

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Research Associate I

Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University

Qualifications:  A Bachelor of Science degree or a Master of Science degree in forestry, agricultural economics, forest biometrics, or a related field, and a demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.  Experience conducting research in bio-energy, financial analysis, geographical information systems, and/or regression analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities:  The Research Associate I will work on a study that examines the supply and cost of woody biomass for bio-energy production in Mississippi.  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to evaluation and assessment of woody biomass feedstock inventories and management potential for Mississippi, preparing manuscripts and reports, communicating research progress with project team, and training and supervising undergraduate students.

Salary:  This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track, time-limited position.  Initial appointment will be for a one-year period with the opportunity for further employment based on the quality of duties performed.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Position is contingent on availability of funding.  A benefits package is available.

The Department of Forestry: The Department of Forestry is one of three departments in the College of Forest Resources and the Mississippi Forest and Wildlife Research Center, a separately-funded state agency.

Application Deadline:  Open until a suitable candidate is found.  The anticipated appointment date is August 1, 2006.

Application Procedure:  Applications must be made on the Mississippi State University employment opportunities website at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu.  Additional items required either by online attachment or other means are: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references.  Information not submitted online should be sent to the following individuals: Dr. Donald L. Grebner, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University, Box 9681, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Telephone: 662.325.0928; fax: 662.325.8726; e-mail: dgrebner@cfr.msstate.edu and also to Dr. Changyou Sun, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University, Box 9681, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Telephone: 662.325.7271; fax: 662.325.8726; e-mail: csun@cfr.msstate.edu.

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