Postdoc in Benchmarking for improving efficiency in forestry operations at the Department of Food and Resource Economics Faculty of Science University of Copenhagen. Interested? Apply then!
Position description
This Postdoc position offers an opportunity to work on the development of improved methods for achieving higher productivity in forest operation processes applying benchmarking models. The position will be part of a larger EU funded research project. We are seeking a younger scientist with a promising research track and experience in benchmarking (preferably, but not exclusively experience with forestry and forest operation processes) and who has excellent analytical, modeling and statistical skills relevant to research on benchmarking methods. We expect that the Postdoc will participate in the development and implementation of an interactive benchmarking system, including a systematic and anonymous integration of data on forest operation companies. It is also preferable if the applicant has experience with methods to include imprecise data and preferences articulation in benchmarking. The Postdoc’s duties will include research within the above areas as well as opportunities for teaching and student supervision. The post may also include performance of other duties.
Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/departments/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department Bo Jellesmark Thorsen (bjt@ifro.ku.dk), or Associate Professor Kurt Nielsen (kun@ifro.ku.dk), or Professor Niels Strange (nst@ifro.ku.dk), who are leading the project.
The position is open from 1st of June 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is time limited for 2 years with a possibility of prolongation. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The starting salary is currently up to DKK 408,730 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 69,893). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
Please include:
- Curriculum vita
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 2 April 2017, 23:59 GMT +1.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.