Employment Type : Full-Time
Description At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest products organizations in the world. At Weyerhaeuser, we are always looking for people who can contribute, grow, think, and create! Our associates are the real reason we have been in business for over 120 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest and premium timber, land, and forest products company in the world. Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A Weyerhaeuser Timberland's Production forestry organization is seeking a well-qualified, experienced Research Specialist based out of Eugene, OR. The successful candidate will be a member of the Western Production Forestry (WPF) Team that develops and implements new technology for Douglas-fir from nurseries through plantation development to harvest. The WPF Team conducts cutting edge research and is responsible for improving the knowledge and science used to manage stands sustainably. The candidate will work with a team of researchers and region and area foresters to manage studies and developing operating guidelines for the business. This position is responsible for implementing all facets of the Production Forestry field research program across Western Timberlands. It requires a strong communication with scientists and the entire WPF Team to ensure field test sites are properly selected, established, maintained, measured, and documented. The Research Specialist will be able to conduct research on various aspects of silviculture, forest soils, tree genetics, tree physiology, remote sensing, plant pathology and plant nutrition. Additionally, the position will be responsible for transferring technological information in a practical manner to managers, area and region foresters, harvesting, planners, and other relevant parties. This transfer of information may be in the form of group presentations, field tours, and written reports. Assist in all aspects of the Western Production Forestry Field Research Program, as well as other related areas of research (Environmental, Operational Support and Tree Improvement) as needed. The job scope for this role is across all WTL in Oregon and Washington. Desired Attributes About Timberlands About Weyerhaeuser
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.