Study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of wood to improve the quality and diversity of timber products.
Tasks
- Study the chemical and physical nature of raw timber
- Develop technology and processes to create various timber products such as pulp, paper, composite products and construction products
- Develop processing and handling technologies to maximise effective use of raw materials
Personal Requirements
- communication skills
- observational skills
- enjoy science
- problem solving skills
- analytical skills
- enjoy research
- ability to work alone or as part of a team
- aptitude for mathematics or physics
