Sustainability Research Assistant, Wood Value Chains & Policy

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Sustainability Research Assistant to support a project analyzing the wood-based sector's sustainability in the U.S. Southeast and Nordics. The assistant will engage in data collection, literature review, and data synthesis. Candidates should have a BSc/MSc in relevant fields, with strong communication skills and an interest in environmental sustainability. This is a student assistant position, full-time equivalent 0.50, located in Athens, GA.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of carbon flows in forest products and life cycle assessment (LCA).
• Interest in international work in the fields of forest products, policy, and sustainability.
• Ability to handle datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection through secondary sources and expert consultation.
• Perform literature reviews.
• Synthesize data and write reports.

Skills

Data collection

Literature review

Data synthesis and writing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Interest in environmental-economic analysis

Education

BSc/MSc in business economics, sustainability, forestry, natural resource management or related fields

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Sustainability Research Assistant to support a project analyzing the wood-based sector's sustainability in the U.S. Southeast and Nordics. The assistant will engage in data collection, literature review, and data synthesis. Candidates should have a BSc/MSc in relevant fields, with strong communication skills and an interest in environmental sustainability. This is a student assistant position, full-time equivalent 0.50, located in Athens, GA.