Michigan State University – Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor – Sustainable Bioproducts
Department of Forestry
Michigan State University

Position Description: The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a full‐time, 12-month tenure system Assistant Professor with an assignment of 50% research, 30% teaching, 10% Extension, and 10% service. The position’s start date is anticipated to be 16 August 2025.

We seek candidates in sustainable bioproducts that can contribute to climate solutions. Bioproducts are a key aspect of the emerging circular bioeconomy, contributing to climate change solutions by storing biogenic carbon in long-lived products and with the potential to reduce manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program related to sustainable bioproducts. Hallmarks of an internationally recognized research program include securing competitive external funding, publishing in leading peer‐reviewed journals, making substantive contributions to advance understanding of sustainable bioproducts and recruiting and mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. We are especially interested in candidates who can integrate and complement existing strengths in lignin-based products, mass timber, biochar and climate change solutions. Possible areas of scholarship include, but are not limited to, wood science, lignocellulosic biorefinery, renewable nano- and micro- materials (e.g., nano and microcrystalline cellulose) and the development of chemicals/products derived from cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, extractives and bark.  Skills in applying life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) of forest products are desired.

Posting: https://www.canr.msu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-sustainable-bioproducts2

Closing date: January 6, 2025