The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking an outstanding Research Associate to lead and work on a research project focused on the economic contribution of forest products industries, timber market analysis, and Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) data.

The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA. MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote‐friendly. The successful candidate is expected to author/co‐author publications based on new and secondary data and assist in managing the project. The position holds the potential for extending research in new directions and to collaboratively pursue additional research funding. The position also holds the potential to increase the candidate’s professional network and work closely with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and other state agencies in the Northeast and Midwest region. The position will begin as a one‐year appointment with available extensions, depending on continued funding availability and satisfactory performance.Desired start date is November 1^st, 2024, but a later start may be possible.  ABD candidates expected to graduate in December 2024 will be considered.  Queries about this position should be directed to Dr. Jagdish Poudel (poudelja@msu.edu ).

https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/520343/research-associatefixed-term