College Of Environmental Science And Forestry Syracuse , NY 13201
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Job Description:
Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Unit: Sustainable Resources Management
Duration: 1 year with potential extension to 3 years
Location: Syracuse, NY
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000, depending on qualifications
Job Summary
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) in Syracuse invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to work with Dr. Therasme's team on an LCA tool development project for wood products. This tool will integrate temporal and spatial differentiation of forest biomass and carbon sequestration, transportation, and further processing into final products. The successful applicant will engage with and contribute to the Climate and Applied Forest Research Institute (CAFRI, https://www.esf.edu/cafri-ny/) effort in developing tools to support data-driven, practical, efficient, and sustainable decisions about climate solutions.
Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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SUNY-ESF and the Broader Community
ESF is a specialized college within the 64-campus SUNY system, and a Carnegie R2 "High Research Activity" Institution that consistently earns high rankings in US News and World Report, Forbes, Princeton Review, and other national college guidebooks. With a total enrollment of about 2,200 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, combined with the immediate proximity of Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University, ESF provides an intimate, small-college atmosphere within a vibrant, large-university setting. ESF's extended campuses include more than 25,000 acres of forest properties, both close to Syracuse and across the Adirondack Park, which provide numerous opportunities for experiential coursework, research, and public outreach.
Located on the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes region, Syracuse is a small city in a rural region offering a diversity of natural and cultural amenities, a low cost of living, and a high quality of life - ranking among the top 10 percent of "Best Places to Live" in "The Places Rated Almanac." Syracuse is situated with easy access to New York City, the Adirondack Park, Lake Ontario, and many other points of interest in the eastern United States and Canada.
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Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by April 30, 2024 for optimal consideration.
Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line. Submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references online.
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