Postdoctoral Associate - Forest Sector Competitiveness 534773 Blacksburg Virginia Research Faculty Natural Resources Add to favorites View favorites Job DescriptionThe Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to support a project titled Advancing the Competitiveness of Virginias Forest Sector Industry A Mixed-Methods Approach." This interdisciplinary research initiative integrates stakeholder engagement market analysis and policy evaluation to develop a strategic competitiveness framework for Virginias forest sector.The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Pipiet Larasatie and collaborators across academia industry and extension to conduct mixed-methods research develop extension materials and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. The position offers opportunities for professional development in applied research science communication and stakeholder collaboration.Required Qualifications- Ph.D. in Forest Products Forestry Natural Resources Sustainability or a related field. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.- Demonstrated experience in qualitative andor quantitative research methods.- Strong communication skills.- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.Preferred Qualifications- Experience with stakeholder engagement or extension programming.- Familiarity with statistical software e.g. SPSS and qualitative analysis tools e.g. NVivo.- Knowledge of forest sector dynamics rural development or bioeconomy transitions.- Experience in publishing peer-reviewed research and developing outreach materials.Pay Band{lPayScaleID}Overtime StatusExempt Not eligible for overtimeAppointment TypeRestrictedSalary InformationCommensurate with experienceHours per week40Review DateNovember 30 2025Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and driving check.Interested applicants should submit the following materials1. Cover Letter outlining research interests and alignment with the project.2. Curriculum Vitae CV including publications and relevant experience.3. Contact Information for Three References.About Virginia TechDedicated to its mottoUt ProsimThat I May Serve Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than 650 million in research annually.Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex including pregnancy gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Trish Colleyat colleypvt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.