Forest Engineering
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.
University of Canterbury