Research Scientist in Forest Management Innovation

6 days ago

Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia beBeeForestry Full time $80,531 - $109,044
Role Overview

The Forest Research Institute invites applications for a position in forestry management technology.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to applied research across forest supply chains, silviculture, and emerging forestry technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and conduct rigorous, applied research projects addressing real-world challenges in forest supply chains, silviculture, or forest management technologies.
  • Mentored by senior researchers, you will be involved in designing studies, publishing outcomes, and collaborating with industry partners.
  • Supervise honours students and help shape an applied, industry-informed curriculum.
  • Lead and contribute to program coordination, student engagement, and meaningful industry and community partnerships.

You will work closely with industry partners on nationally significant projects, including through the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations Centre.

About You

We are seeking an emerging researcher with expertise in forestry, forest supply chains, or related technologies, eager to build a strong, applied research portfolio.

With a solid grounding in research methods and a passion for translating scientific knowledge into practical, industry-relevant solutions, you will advance sustainable forestry practices through innovative approaches.

You will possess a doctoral qualification in forestry, environmental science, supply chain management, or a closely related field, and demonstrate proficiency in advanced research techniques and tools relevant to forestry.

Requirements
  • Doctoral qualification in forestry, environmental science, supply chain management, or a closely related field.
  • Proficiency in advanced research techniques and tools relevant to forestry, such as data analytics, modelling software, or digital forestry technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and conduct rigorous, applied research projects addressing real-world challenges in forest supply chains, silviculture, or forest management technologies.
  • A growing track record of high-quality research outputs, including publications in reputable forestry or environmental journals and/or active engagement with industry partners.
  • Expertise in integrating digital and innovative technologies within your research, such as remote sensing, AI applications, or supply chain digitization.
  • Experience or strong potential to supervise honours and higher degree research HDR students in topics related to forestry, supply chain management, or technology-driven forest innovation.

UniSC values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We welcome your application if you already have legal work rights in Australia.

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