Senior Lecturer in Wood Processing

• Location:

School of Forestry | Te Kura Ngahere College of Engineering | Te Rāngai Pūkaha

Christchurch, New Zealand

• Objective:

You will develop an active teaching and research programme (equivalent to tenured Assistant or Associate Professor in the US System). The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant experience.

The successful applicant will undertake research, teach undergraduate courses, supervise postgraduate students and develop links with the New Zealand forestry sector, as well as collaborate with other academics in the School's teaching, research and administrative activities.

• Profile:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant field and have a successful research record in wood processing with research experience relevant to plantation forests. The successful applicant will have a broad knowledge of wood pro- cessing. Specialist knowledge and experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous: solid wood processing, engineered wood products, life cycle assessments, (pre)manufacturing, biorefinery, timber engineering and timber modifica- tion.

The successful applicant will be required to develop and teach an Advanced Wood Processing course as well as teach wood processing components into other undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to develop a strong research programme in consultation with the wood processing industry.

• Application:

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 26th January 2020 (Midnight NZ time)

Applications for this position must be submitted online through our careers website, and should include:

- a 'cover letter', including a 2-3 page statement outlining the applicant's research interests and goals, teaching philosophy, and their thoughts on how to develop a successful teaching and research programme on wood processing at the School of Forestry.

- a 'curriculum vitae' which includes a list of relevant research publications and the contact details of three referees.

Unfortunately we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the applica- tion process. Please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

Contact

For further information specifically about the role, please contact Dr Clemens Altaner, clemens.altaner@canterbury.ac.nz