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Auburn University · 12 hours ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Wood Products

positionAuburn, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date4+ years exp

Auburn University is seeking a qualified individual for a position as a postdoctoral Fellow in the field of developing new products using forest resources. The primary task of this position is to help build a wood and related composites research platform with a focus on biochar and composite manufacturing.

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Responsibilities

Developing new research ideas
Writing research proposals
Publishing high-impact research articles

Qualification

Ph.D. in wood scienceForest productsWood polymer composite manufacturingResearch background in wood productsComposite characterizationWritten communicationInterpersonal communication skills

Required

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in wood science, forest products, sustainable bioproducts, or a closely related field at the time employment begins
Expertise with forest products
Expertise in wood polymer composite manufacturing
At least 4 years of experience in the forest product industry
The successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to the timely completion of deliverables, commitment to the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals, and strong potential to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders on a highly visible research topic
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are required
The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment (no sponsorship)

Preferred

Strong research background in wood product development
Familiarity with wood-related composite manufacturing and characterization

Company

Auburn University

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Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
dateFounded in 1856
location
Auburn University, Alabama, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.auburn.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$25.89M
Key Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M

Leadership Team

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Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
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Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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