Deadline: Sun, 04/30/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location: Arkansas Location Detail: Monticello Job Description: Project: Presenting one of the best paths to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future with an added ability to boost the local economy, mass timber has quickly gained momentum as a viable alternative to traditional construction materials. Mass timber refers to a growing class of engineered wood products that outperform traditional lumber in structural strength and durability. This research will apply a business ecosystem approach to provide insights to the collaboration of mass timber constructions in the southeastern U.S., the “wood basket” of the U.S. By its nature, the study will be interdisciplinary (e.g., forest business, architecture, engineering). Therefore, applications are accepted from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. A familiarity of working with mass timber/forest products business and/or doing social science research is a plus but not a must. Qualifications: Requirements: Applicants must have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course. A B.S. degree in a natural resources-related field is also required. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or obtain the same within 60 days of starting employment. Overnight travel is required as well as the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Miscellaneous: Location and Facilities: The College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources is located in Monticello, Arkansas in the southeastern portion of the state. The Arkansas Center for Forest Business is headquartered here, and is administered by the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center is also headquartered here, and is administered by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center is the research and extension arm for forest-based programs within the State. Additionally, the USFS Arkansas Forestry Sciences Lab is located at the College. The College and Center maintain several state-of-the-art laboratories (hydrology, soil, quantitative analysis, silviculture, wildlife ecology & management) available for graduate research and education. Salary: The assistantship is half time and carries an annual stipend of $18,000 plus tuition and fees. How to Apply: Application & Additional Information: Graduate program information can be found at https://www.uamont.edu/academics/CFANR/grad-degrees.html. Applicants must apply to the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at https://cfanr.embark.com/apply/graduateschool2023. You will be required to submit application information, unofficial transcripts, a statement of interest, and three references. Applicants must be admitted to the University of Arkansas at Monticello and apply to the College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources before they can be considered for an assistantship. For application assistance, contact Rhonda Parris at parris@uamont.edu. For position information, contact Dr. Pipiet Larasatie, larasatie@uamont.edu , 870/460-1552.
