Two Scientist positions
Crown Research Institute Scion undertakes research, science and technology
development in forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other
biomaterials sectors. Scion's purpose is to drive innovation and growth
from these sectors to create economic value and contribute to beneficial
environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand.
New opportunities to broaden the range of value-added products from trees
have arisen with declining petroleum resources, climate change (carbon
storage and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions), technological advances
and the advent of Industrial Biotechnology (including biorefineries) as a
new sector/business. Opportunities include using wood fibre as a source of
sugar as well as other chemicals such as tannin and lignin to make new
bio-based products. Natural fibres are also key in the replacement of glass
fibre in composite plastic materials to reduce the environmental footprint
of many manufactured products.
We have two scientist roles available in our Wood and Biofibre Technologies
and Biopolymer and Green Chemicals Technology teams, which will contribute
to developing new products and intellectual property using wood and wood
fibres in the biorefinery and smart wood contexts. Our ideal candidates will
have PhDs in the following areas: materials science, packaging, polymer
science, fibre science, lignin or polysaccharide chemistry, or engineering,
with at least five years relevant research and a strong publication record.
The candidates will play lead roles in our Biofibres program and other
programs concerned with developing new products using wood and wood fibre in
bioplastic and biomaterial matrices.
These roles require candidates who are flexible and able to work in both
large and small project teams. Evidence of acquiring multiple skill sets
and experience of collaborative projects is an advantage. You will possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills and will contribute at an
appropriate level to the preparation of technical reports and publishing
journal articles. Experience in working with clients would also be an
advantage.
Scion is proud to offer talented and motivated individuals the unique
opportunity to pursue a fulfilling professional career. With its head office
based on the edge of Rotorua's world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest, Scion also
offers an enviable working environment with excellent work/life balance
initiatives. Rotorua is one of New Zealand's leading tourist destinations
owing to its outstanding natural environment and proximity to coastal
beaches and inland lakes, native forests, geothermal areas and volcanic
ski-fields.
Closing date: 31st January 2011
If you would like any further information, please contact Human Resources on
(+64) 07 343 5475 or email: <mailto:careers@scionresearch.com>
careers(a)scionresearch.com (please do not email applications to this address,
these should be submitted through our website).
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circulated on behalf of Scion by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters
Technical Officer: Wood and Biofibre Technologies
Crown Research Institute Scion undertakes research, science and technology
development in forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other
biomaterials sectors. Scion's purpose is to drive innovation and growth
from these sectors to create economic value and contribute to beneficial
environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand.
Our leading edge Wood and Biofibre Technologies team, which is active in
global partnerships, is seeking a technical officer. Ideally you will have
an MSc in material sciences, preferably with some post-degree research and
development experience or be an engineer, with an equivalent degree and
research or industry experience. You will work in our Biofibres program and
other programs concerned with developing new products using wood and wood
fibre in bioplastic and biomaterial matrices. Experience with scanning
technologies or image analysis or product development is an advantage.
This role requires a person who is flexible and able to work in both large
and small project teams. Evidence of acquiring multiple skill sets and
experience of collaborative projects is an advantage. You will possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills and will contribute at an
appropriate level to the preparation of technical reports and publishing
journal articles.
Scion is proud to offer talented and motivated individuals the unique
opportunity to pursue a fulfilling professional career. With its head office
based on the edge of Rotorua's world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest, Scion also
offers an enviable working environment with excellent work/life balance
initiatives. Rotorua is one of New Zealand's leading tourist destinations
owing to its outstanding natural environment and proximity to coastal
beaches and inland lakes, native forests, geothermal areas and volcanic
ski-fields.
Closing date: 31st January 2011
If you would like any further information, please contact Human Resources on
(+64) 07 343 5475 or email: <mailto:careers@scionresearch.com>
careers(a)scionresearch.com (please do not email applications to this address,
these should be submitted through our website).
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circulated on behalf of Scion by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters
From: Olle Hagman [mailto:olle.hagman@ltu.se]
Sent: January-10-11 4:01 AM
To: 'Stavros Avramidis'
Subject: PhD Positions LTU
Plesase find enclosed the flyers for two funded PhD positions in Wood Products Engineering at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden
Olle Hagman
Prof Wood Products Engineering
CEO WoodCentre North
Luleå University ióf Technology
+46(0)70-275 36 54
olle.hagman(a)ltu.se
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-wood-science(a)interchange.ubc.ca [mailto:owner-wood-science@interchange.ubc.ca] On Behalf Of Stavros Avramidis
Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 5:03 a.m.
To: wood-science(a)interchange.ubc.ca
Subject: FW: Announcement COST FP0802 Workshop | April 27-28, 2011 | Vila Real, Portugal
For your information.
-----Original Message-----
From: Martina Pöll [mailto:martina.poell@tuwien.ac.at]
Sent: January-10-11 12:12 AM
To: Martina Pöll
Subject: Announcement COST FP0802 Workshop | April 27-28, 2011 | Vila Real, Portugal
Dear colleagues,
we are pleased to announce the COST FP0802 Workshop on "Mixed numerical and experimental methods applied to the mechanical characterization of bio-materials" which will take place in Vila Real, Portugal, April 27-28, 2011.
The objective of the workshop is to present and discuss the benefits and problems of combined numerical/experimental methods for the study of wood and possibly also more general to bio-materials (e.g.
micro-spectroscopy, mechanical tests in ESEM, full-field measurements of deformation, Finite Element simulation and optimization methods). The workshop will provide a forum to communicate current ideas and strategies in this field.
Please find attached the announcement folder for your information and for distribution among your colleagues. Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts is February 11, 2011.
Updated information on the workshop and on COST Action FP0802 in general can be found at the webpage http://cost-fp0802.tuwien.ac.at
Looking forward to meeting you soon in Vila Real.
Best regards,
José Morais
Workshop Organizer
Karin Hofstetter
COST Action FP0802 Chair
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Mag.(FH) Martina Pöll
Technische Universität Wien
Institut für Mechanik der Werkstoffe und Strukturen
Vienna University of Technology
Institute for Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Karlsplatz 13, A-1040 Wien, Austria
Tel: (++43 1) 58801-20211
mobile: (++43 664) 862 72 42
eFax: (++43 1) 58801-920211
Fax: (++43 1) 58801-20299
mailto:Martina.Poell@tuwien.ac.at
Homepage: http://www.imws.tuwien.ac.at
DVR: 0005886
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