Sustainability Research Assistant (Wood Value Chains)

G/R32110P

Sustainability Research Assistant (Wood Value Chains)

Warnell-Research

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Employee

02/15/2026

02/03/2026

Yes

Athens Area

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Data collection – through secondary sources and expert consultation

50

Literature review

20

Data synthesis and writing

30

Student Assistant

Non-Exempt

.50

Our project aims to gain novel actionable insights about how industrial structure, business-society interactions and forest ecosystems shape outlook of development of sustainable wood-based sector in two heavily forested and industrialized regions; US southeast and Nordics facing emerging environmental and economic disruptions. The student will support data collection and methodological development to generate insights into the sustainability impacts and potential of wood use, with a focus on the U.S. and the U.S. Southeast.

BSc/MSc in business economics, sustainability, forestry, natural resource management or related fields • 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. • Strong interest in, and/or demonstrated experience with, environmental-economic and sustainability analysis of bio-based products and materials. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Computer work, expert consultation

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Jaana Korhonen

Jaana.Korhonen@uga.edu