Post doc opportunity at NIBIO

Post doc opportunity at NIBIO

PostDoc position on “Traceability in the forest value chain”

  • Location

Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), Norway

  • Mission

-Development of full traceability of single trees along the forest value chain based on log characteristics
-Prediction of internal wood quality in standing forest for an early evaluation of sawn timber quality
-Wood quality prediction at the time of harvest: To combine harvester data, remote and proximal sensing data with site condition information to predict wood quality measurement at the mill.
-To include log/timber quality prediction in a decision support tools for a more efficient utilization

  • Skills

-Relevant PhD (e.g. forest sciences, forest management, wood technology, or a related field)
-Strong quantitative skills
-Experience with statistical analysis and programming, preferably in R and/or Phyton
-Experience with publishing high-quality scientific papers within the field of the position
-A strong command of oral and written English

  • Application

Please send your application with CV electronically via the link on this page.
Take originals of diplomas and letters of recommendation with you if invited to an interview, and submit a copy of them as an attachment along with the electronic application/CV.
Deadline application 14th February 2024

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