**Posting Details** Position Information **Job Title** Postdoctoral Fellow - Wood Products **Posting Number** P2323F Position Summary Information **Job Description Summary** The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University is seeking a qualified individual for a position as a postdoctoral Fellow in the field of developing new products using forest resources. The primary task of this position is to help build a wood and related composites research platform with a focus on biochar and composite manufacturing. The major tasks include developing new research ideas, writing research proposals, and publishing high-impact research articles. This 12-month, limited-term, non-tenure track position is funded by external sources and is renewable based on funding availability, performance and need. **Minimum Qualifications** + Ph.D. or equivalent degree in wood science, forest products, sustainable bioproducts, or a closely related field at the time employment begins + Expertise with forest products + Expertise in wood polymer composite manufacturing + At least 4 years of experience in the forest product industry + The successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to the timely completion of deliverables, commitment to the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals, and strong potential to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders on a highly visible research topic. + Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are required. + The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment (no sponsorship). **Desired Qualifications** + Strong research background in wood product development + Familiarity with wood-related composite manufacturing and characterization **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Special Instructions to Applicants:** Applications should be received by February 18th, 2026. We anticipate a start date of February 23rd, 2026. Applicants must complete the online application at this linkhttps://www.auemployment.com/postings/ (https://www.auemployment.com/postings/xxxxx) 58159to include a letter of interest, Curriculum vitae, names and full contact information of at least three professional references, and official transcripts (transcripts should show conferral of a Doctorate degree and date of conferral). Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** 60500 **Open Date** 02/02/2026 **Close Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more. **Open Until Filled** Yes **References required for this position?** Yes **If yes, minimum number requested** 3