Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Research Forester to join our Southern Timberlands Technology (STT) Team that develops and implements new technology for managing southern pine ecosystems. As a Research Forester, your role involves supporting all aspects of the Production Forestry field research program, collaborating with scientists and project leaders to ensure successful research site selection, preparation, establishment, maintenance, measurement, and documentation of field test sites. 

Key Functions

• Manage contractors and conducting research in  silviculture, forest soils, tree genetics, remote sensing, plant pathology and nutrition
• Actively participate in transfer ring research outcomes to Operations (managers, foresters, planners, and other stakeholders) through group presentations, field tours, and technical reports
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, excellent communication, and coordination with the STT Team and Operational Foresters to facilitate the installation and maintenance of research sites in Timberlands
• Assist in all facets  of the Production Forestry Field Research Program (Nursery, Forest Health, and silviculture) and contribute to other related areas of research such as Environmental, Tree Improvement, and Biometric as needed
• Remain current on relevant scientific advances, understand operational forestry practices, and identify research opportunities that align with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Forest Management, Silviculture, Soils, or a closely related field
• Basic understanding of a broad range of core competencies including plantation nutrition, tree physiology, tree genetics, soils, growth and yield, and silvicultural systems
• Field forestry experience
• Contract administration (both preparing contracts and managing the contractor for safety, execution, and quality control)
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and GIS skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate remotely sensed data
• Knowledge of statistical software: R (preferred) or SAS
• Knowledge of experimental design and the importance of data quality
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to work alone safely, often in remote areas and with standard forestry tools
• Proactive problem solving skills
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, sometimes 1-2 weeks at a time often requiring irregular work hours
• Willing and able to earn a UAV pilots license within 6 months of starting and a pesticide applicators license within 12 months

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong math, analytical and financial analysis skills including but not limited to interpreting research data, understanding discounted cash flows, understanding forest inventory data and interpreting growth and yield model outputs
• Familiarity with spatial and tabular data in GIS and databases
• Herbicide, pesticide and fertilizer application management
• Experience with UAVs (drones) 

What We Offer

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $66,703 - $100,055 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

About Weyerhaeuser

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. 

About Timberlands

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.

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.