Sustainability Research Assistant; Wood Value Chains

Position Details

Posting Number: G/R32110P

Working Title: Sustainability Research Assistant (Wood Value Chains)

Department: Warnell-Research

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

02/15/2026

Posting Date: 02/03/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location: Athens Area

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• Data collection – through secondary sources and expert consultation (50% of time)
• Literature review (20% of time)
• Data synthesis and writing (30% of time)

Our project aims to gain novel actionable insights about how industrial structure, business-society interactions and forest ecosystems shape outlook of development of sustainable wood-based sector in two heavily forested and industrialized regions; US southeast and Nordics facing emerging environmental and economic disruptions. The student will support data collection and methodological development to generate insights into the sustainability impacts and potential of wood use, with a focus on the U.S. and the U.S. Southeast.

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: BSc/MSc in business economics, sustainability, forestry, natural resource management or related fields; basic understanding of carbon flows in forest products and life cycle assessment (LCA).
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Interest in international work in the fields of forest products, policy, and sustainability; ability to handle datasets; strong interest in, and/or demonstrated experience with, environmental-economic and sustainability analysis of bio-based products and materials; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Computer work, expert consultation

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• FTE: 0.50
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Student Assistant
• Position Details: Is this a Position of Trust? No;
  Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No;
  Does this position require a P-Card? No;
  Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No;
  Is driving a requirement of this position? No;
  Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No;
  Security Access:
  No

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Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Jaana Korhonen

Recruitment Contact Email: Jaana.

Korhonen