Open Positions in FNR

Head, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), College of Agriculture, Purdue University, invites applications for the position of Department Head.  The principal focus of the Head is to provide visionary leadership working with a diverse group of outstanding faculty and staff in pursuit of national and international excellence in research, teaching, and extension.  The Head is responsible for the departmental budget including nation-wide land holdings and endowments.  The Head provides strategic direction to accomplish departmental objectives through maintaining and expanding internal and external support; wise stewardship of human, financial, and physical resources; and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.  The Head also is expected to serve as an advocate, liaison, and departmental representative within the university and with government agencies, lay and professional resource management groups, conservation organizations, related industries, and society at large. The Head is required to serve in-person on campus.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions, Institution of Digital Forestry - The Purdue University Institute for Digital Forestry invites applications for multiple postdoctoral positions. Successful applicants will become part of a multidisciplinary cohort, collectively addressing research areas of interest. Fellows will be co-mentored by faculty of different disciplines and include development of both technical and professional skills to ensure the most successful outcome for individual growth and career preparation. The Institute for Digital Forestry is a transdisciplinary collaboration of over 30 investigators from the colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Libraries, Polytechnic and Science that integrates expertise in AI/ML, computer applications and modeling, geosciences, satellite and drone sensing platforms, social sciences, education, and forest biology, ecology, health, and management for sustainable and equitable rural and urban forest management.

Postdoctoral FACAI Research, Advancing AI and Forest Research - A postdoctoral is immediately available at FACAI Purdue, a leading research lab that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI), Global Data, and International Communities to drive innovation and sustainability in forest research.

Please refer to the Purdue University Careers page for opportunities in other departments at Purdue.