The Post-doctoral Research Associate’s primary responsibility will be to continue existing research on silvicultural studies of various hardwood species throughout the Central Hardwood Region. The experiments were established with pedigreed seed sources and highly characterized seedlings at the time of planting, providing unique opportunities to expand knowledge and refine management recommendations. The research will include statistical analyses of new and existing long-term data collected over years or decades, reevaluation of existing studies, developing manuscripts for publication, and transferring information to land managers and other researchers. Synthesis and integration of disparate datasets, research findings, and inferences are required to move science forward to assist forest managers working in hardwood ecosystems.

This position reports to the Associate Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology in the School of Natural Resources, while also collaborating with the University of Tennessee’s Tree Improvement Program (UT-TIP) staff, students, and other partners to accomplish specific goals and objectives. The incumbent will be expected to interact with professors, extant and emeritus, who established the research. The position is intended for a one-year duration with the possibility of annual extension for up to three years, based on performance and continued availability of grant funding.

To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before May 31, 2026.

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