Forest Engineering

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  • University/Institute Name University of Canterbury
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Research Funding
  • Unspecified Unspecified

Position Details (PhD Program)

There are exciting research opportunities in Forest Engineering at University of Canterbury. Questions about how best to maximise production efficiency of mechanised operations; or how to minimise the environmental impacts of forest operations, or about how to integrate new technology still need to be addressed.

The Forest Engineering programme at University of Canterbury enjoys a very high level of support from the Aotearoa New Zealand forest industry, with many companies and harvesting contractors prepared to help out.

Career opportunities

  • Career prospects for students with qualifications in Forest Engineering obtained in Aotearoa New Zealand are excellent, both domestically and internationally.

Research

  • Our researchers are working on a range of industry-driven and academic projects individually and within research groups and clusters within our two disciplines: Forestry Science and Forest Engineering.

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

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