Positions Available
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PhD within Microscale weathering and performance of wooden façades in tall timber buildings
A PhD position is available in the research group for Climate and Buildings at the Department of Building- and Environmental Technology at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
The PhD position is for a period of 3 years, with a desired start date of 1st of September 2026.
We are offering a PhD scholarship within the research project SenseWood – Digitalisation of wooden building skins for a predictable performance. SenseWood, funded by The Research Council of Norway, aims to develop a new digital technology to classify biological and fire protection degradation in wooden façades on multi-story buildings by combining remote sensing-based façade inspection with microclimate modelling and performance simulations.
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Post-doc Researcher on fungal degradation of wood
Wood is an increasingly important material in the construction sector, but it is susceptible to fungal decomposition in moist environments. Water is essential for fungal degradation of wood, but the exact mechanisms are not yet understood. The researcher will work within a project with the purpose of providing a fundamental understanding of how amount, location and state of water affect the degradability of wood. This will be done in degradation experiments, where external moisture conditions are precisely controlled using custom-built pressure plate chambers. The degradation experiments will be performed on wood which have been modified to alter the wood-water interactions in different locations in the wood structure.
The work duties include:
To perform research in relation to the project described above. You will be responsible for and perform fungal degradation experiments as well as characterization of the degraded and undegraded materials and the evaluation related to these experiments.
Contribute to the spread of results from the project by scientific publications, presentations at conferences and popular science publications.
Some laboratory work will be performed in the labs of our collaboration partners at the University of Copenhagen. The position thus includes travel to Copenhagen (1 hour by train from Lund). In addition, research visits to NIBIO, Norway may also be included. The position, therefore, gives you experience in and contacts within different research environments.
The work duties may also include applying for external funding and to a limited extent, teaching.
Qualifications
Appointment to a position as a researcher requires that the applicant has a PhD
The position is a fixed term employment during a period of 1 year starting 17 August 2026 or by agreement at 100 per cent of full time. First day of employment 2026-08-17 or according to agreement
Last application date 16 April 2026
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PhD Position Openings in Forest Biomaterial Utilization
Calling for TWO graduate research assistants at PhD level working on forest biomaterial utilization, upgrading and functionalization. Research will explore the development of next-generation low-carbon building materials, focusing on enhancing their performance through chemical functionalization and deterioration mechanisms. Successful candidates a are expected to hold a Bachelor and Master's degree related to the proposed topics of the study, preferably in wood science/products, agricultural/biological engineering, chemical engineering, materials science & engineering, chemistry, or closely related disciplines. The target starting date is in the Fall semester 2026 (no later than August 1st 2026).
What We Will Provide?
Graduate students stipend, tuition waiver. professional training, and much more for three years.
For International Students
For applicants who attended school outside of the USA an English language proficiency test is required (TOEFL is 4.5 and IELTS is 6.5). For more information related to international student hiring, see website: https://grad.uga.ecity
How to Apply
Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. A full application to the Graduate School at the University of Georgia will be required for an official offer to be made.
To apply, please send 1) a cover letter. 2) resume/CV. and 3) contact information of two professional references by email as a single PDF file. Please use the email subject of "PhD application _Fall 2026 & your last name" to Dr. Lili Cai (lcai@uga.edu).
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional information can be found at: https://warnell.uga.edu/graduate
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Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director in representing the preservative- and fire-retardant-treated wood industry across western North America. From its headquarters in Vancouver, Wash., WWPI’s Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction, overseeing all program areas and ensuring the effective management of staff, finances, outreach efforts, and member engagement.
This role requires exceptional leadership, communication and relationship-building skills across technical, regulatory and industry contexts. The Executive Director will coordinate Institute strategies to:
Build public and customer confidence in treated wood products
Support balanced and science-based environmental regulations
Protect and support the production and use of preserved wood products manufactured by its Members
A full job description and directions for applying are available by clicking on this link
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