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POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Chemical Technologies to Remove Preservatives from
Decommissioned Preservative-Treated Wood
WORK LOCATION: Calhoun Research
Station, LSU AgCenter. Calhoun, Louisiana
NATURE OF WORK:
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.
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 Telephone: 225-578-6432
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Email: tshupe@agcenter.lsu.edu
227 Renewable Natural Resources Bldg.
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
The LSU Agricultural Center is a
statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities
in programs and employment.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer
For more information visit:
www.lsuagcenter.com |
