POSITION IN WOODLANDS OPERATIONS DEPARTEMENT DES SCIENCES DU BOIS ET DE LA FORET FACULTE DE FORESTERIE ET DE GEOMATIQUE UNIVERSITE LAVAL QUEBEC - CANADA ---------------------------------------------------------------- General description As part of its development program, the Department of Wood and Forest Sciences is looking for a woodlands operations specialist to assume responsability for: 1. Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in bridge and forest road construction, forestry and agroforestry mechanization, management of equipment and work organization, and supervising students; 2. Directing research works and supervising graduate students on woodlands operations related topics; 3. Participation in departmental, university and multisectorial (private and public sectors) committees. Selection criteria The candidate should possess the following: 1. An undergraduate degree in forestry or related discipline; 2. A Ph. D. from a recognized university in woodlands operations and, preferably some hands-on experience in Eastern North American regions; 3. Specific knowledge of equipment management, design of forestry and agroforestry machinery, construction of bridges and forest roads, ergonomy in the forest; 4. The ability to integrate to multidisciplinary teams and conduct a research program on the adaptation of wood harvesting techniques to mill processes and environmental certification, more particularly regarding the impact of machinery in the forest; 5. The capacity to secure the financing required from sponsor organizations and the industry; 6. French language skills or commitment to acquire such skills within a year. Salary: As per collective agreement in force. Starting date: Summer 1996. In compliance to its employment equity program, Laval University intends to hire women on half of its vacant position. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. If interested, kindly forward your resume with three letters of recommendation and end-of-term report by May 31, 1996 to: Michel Dessureault, Director Département des sciences du bois et de la forêt Université Laval Sainte-Foy (Québec) GlK 7P4 Tél.: (418) 656-7128 Fax: (418) 656-3177 WWW SITE: HTTP://FORESTGEOMAT.FOR.ULAVAL.CA/ Electronic mail: michel.dessureault@sbf.ulaval.ca
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