Employer University of Georgia Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia is searching for a Ph.D.-level graduate student to conduct research related to forest operations and business. The student’s dissertation research will address wood supply chain efficiency and optimization strategies in the southeastern U.S. The specific research focus will be structured to align with the program’s goals and the successful candidate’s interests and strengths. The position is available beginning Summer (June) or Fall (August) 2025 and the student will be funded for three years. Interested students should email Dr. Chad Bolding, Professor and Langdale Chair in Forest Business (bolding@uga.edu) or Dr. Joe Conrad, Associate Professor of Forest Operations (jlconrad@uga.edu) with a brief statement of interest and resume.GRE scores are not required.Applications must be submitted to the University of Georgia Graduate School: https://grad.uga.edu/admissions/apply-now/. Required qualifications:MS degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental resource management, environmental science, or a closely related field. Candidates with a non-thesis master’s degree must demonstrate research experience and/or a publication record similar to the expectations for an MS degree. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with groups such as landowners, loggers, foresters, truck drivers, and agency, industry, and academic colleaguesAn interest in applied forestry, field data collection, and the ability to work independentlyA valid U.S. driver’s license and driving proficiency sufficient to independently travel to field sites Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location Detail: Athens, GA Application Deadline: Sat, 02/01/2025 - 12:00pm
