From aliebhold at fs.fed.us Mon Mar 3 04:42:34 2008 From: aliebhold at fs.fed.us (Andrew Liebhold) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 22:42:34 -0500 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] South Africa meeting deadlines Message-ID: Hello Forest Entomology colleagues, Here are two announcements regarding deadlines for the meetings this summer in South Africa: 1) The early registration for the IUFRO forest entomology conference ( http://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/iufro703/index ) in Pretoria 1 - 5 July, just prior to the International Congress of Entomology (ICE), has been extended until 14 March (after that date, registration fees increase substantially). We can only accommodate a limited number of attendees and there are only a few slots left open so please register soon at http://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/iufro703/regform . 2) The deadline date for receipt of abstracts for the ICE, 6-12 July, Durban, has been extended to 6 March 2008. If you would like to make an oral or poster presentation at the ICE, please submit an abstract at http://www.ice2008.org.za Thanks. -Sandy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew Liebhold 304-285-1512 Northern Research Station 304-285-1505 FAX USDA Forest Service 724-317-8668 mobile 180 Canfield St. aliebhold at fs.fed.us Morgantown, WV26505 USA http://sandyliebhold.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Goran.Nordlander at ekol.slu.se Fri Mar 7 09:19:54 2008 From: Goran.Nordlander at ekol.slu.se (=?iso-8859-1?Q?G=F6ran?= Nordlander) Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:19:54 +0100 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Assistant professor Forest entomology Message-ID: <200803070821.m278LA8j015953@mail1.slu.se> Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Ecology, Uppsala, Sweden www.ekol.slu.se ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (forskarassistent) in Forest entomology with the focus on insect pests The Department of Ecology conducts research and education in applied ecology: effects of human activity and environmental change on pest species, wildlife management and biodiversity. Duties: The person appointed to this position will conduct research of high relevance for the protection of forest trees against insect damage of economic importance. This research will, for instance, deal with population dynamics of pest insects, interactions between tree ? herbivore ? predators, pest management systems, analysis of damage risks or consequences of damage for tree growth and economic value. The primary duty of the Assistant Professor is to develop the science within the subject area. The Assistant Professor should also strive to get a broader knowledge of forest entomology, and contribute to the education of students and to the extension service. Eligibility: Applicants should have a PhD degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Priority will be given to applicants who have been awarded their PhD degree at most five years before the last date for applications. Assessment criteria: Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific qualifications within the subject area. The position is full-time and will be granted for a period of four years, starting as soon as possible. Required documents to be submitted: The application should be written in English. The following documents should be included with each application: CV including a publication list, PhD diploma, copies of no more than five publications, a description of previous research and other activities of relevance for the position (maximum two pages), and a description of planned research that the applicant intends to carry out within this position (one to two pages). Names and addresses of at least two persons able to provide references for the candidate should also be provided. The application and all enclosed documents should be submitted in triplicate. Further information about the position is available from Professor G?ran Nordlander, phone no +46(0)18-67 23 65, e-mail Goran.Nordlander at ekol.slu.se Union representative for SACO is Lars Eriksson, phone no +46-18-67 31 37, Lars.Eriksson at ma.slu.se, and for ST Monica ?stman, phone no +46-18-67 15 36, Monica.Ostman at mv.slu.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer. Salaries are negotiated on an individual basis. We welcome your application, marked with the reference number 841/08 that should be sent to the Registry Office, SLU, P.O. Box 7070, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden, no later than April 7, 2008. Application period 2008-03-07?04-07 http://personal.slu.se//Ram/Visa.taf?N=2008-84411 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70300-forent/attachments/20080307/758ac384/attachment.html From Simon.Lawson at dpi.qld.gov.au Fri Mar 7 01:42:08 2008 From: Simon.Lawson at dpi.qld.gov.au (Lawson, Simon A) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:42:08 +1000 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Chemical Ecology position, Queensland, Australia Message-ID: <200803070042.m270g9Ao094187@dpi-gw1.dpi.qld.gov.au> Dear All, The Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries is seeking qualified applicants for a Chemist/Chemical Ecologist position to be based in Brisbane, Australia. The position is temporary on a five-year contract basis, and at the level of Professional Officer 4 (Salary range, AU$69246 - $74600 per annum depending on qualifications and experience). Position description and details of how to apply for this position are attached. For further details and to apply online go to: http://jobs.qld.gov.au/ and search under Category/Sciences Deadline for applications is 7 April 2008 The key skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake this job are: 1. Extensive knowledge of analytical organic chemistry and chemical ecology research and development methodologies, including use of GC, GC-MS and GC-EAD techniques. 2. Knowledge of plant, insect and fungal chemical ecology systems and a demonstrated ability to recognise opportunities to exploit these systems for the development of novel approaches to pest management. 3. Knowledge of agricultural and forestry production systems, processing technologies and markets worldwide, and appreciation of key issues influencing these industries into the future. 4. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead R&D projects on an industry wide scale and to negotiate objectives and deliver outcomes that advance the industry. 5. Ability to successfully negotiate strategic agreements with managers, research agencies, commercial partners and industry. 6. Well-developed written and oral communication skills to deliver research results and project outcomes to a wide range of clients and stakeholders. 7. Prepare and publish key scientific publications in the area of chemistry and chemical ecology Best Regards, Simon Lawson Dr Simon Lawson Team Leader Forest Health Horticulture and Forestry Science Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Phone +617 3896 9613 Facsimile +617 3896 9567 Email simon.lawson at dpi.qld.gov.au Mobile +617 427 395 297 Website www.dpi.qld.gov.au Business Information Centre 13 25 23 Profitable primary industries for Queensland <> ********************************DISCLAIMER**************************** The information contained in the above e-mail message or messages (which includes any attachments) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the addressee any form of disclosure, copying, modification, distribution or any action taken or omitted in reliance on the information is unauthorised. Opinions contained in the message(s) do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Queensland Government and its authorities. If you received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete it from your computer system network. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70300-forent/attachments/20080307/f152e85c/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Chemical ecologist PD.doc Type: application/msword Size: 126976 bytes Desc: Chemical ecologist PD.doc Url : http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70300-forent/attachments/20080307/f152e85c/attachment-0001.doc From mayfiea at doacs.state.fl.us Mon Mar 17 18:02:14 2008 From: mayfiea at doacs.state.fl.us (Mayfield, Bud) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:02:14 -0400 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Research Entomologist Position Message-ID: Colleagues: There is an open research entomologist position with Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements. Please see job announcement in the link or text copied below: http://www.rainbowscivance.com/pdf/careers-Research-Entomologist.pdf Job Description Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements is currently seeking an Entomology Specialist to join our Research and Education Division. Title: Research Entomologist Job Classification: Regular, full time, salaried position Description: The research entomologist is responsible for conducting research aimed at creating insect management protocols and developing products for the treecare market. In addition this person will be responsible for providing insect related technical training and education to RTSA staff and clients. This person will coordinate with RTSA's Director of Research and Education and will assist with the responsibilities of the Product Development Director. The person in this position must possess a fundamental commitment to the advancement of the science of arboriculture. RTSA Research Division is involved in numerous research projects across the United States in an effort to develop innovative solutions that advance the science of tree care. RTSA research projects focus on identifying practical approaches for managing insects, diseases and other problems that affect tree health. RTSA strives to provide the necessary knowledge and tools, which serve arborists in their pursuit of excellence in caring for the health and preservation of trees. Duties: * Conduct and coordinate all RTSA insect research in the United States * Direct and conduct multiple internal research projects simultaneously * Coordinate multiple contract research trials with university and industry scientists * Evaluate insect management data on products to help guide RTSA product development decisions * Publish pertinent research findings in trade and peer reviewed journals * Provide training to RTSA staff and clients * Assist in creating pesticide product labels * Assist with bringing innovative products to market * Develop insect management protocols and fact sheets * Provide technical support to RTSA clients * Foster relationships with scientists and key market influencers Reports To: Director of Research and Education Qualifications: Person Must Possess: * Must possess at least an MS in entomology or related field, however, PhD is preferred * Knowledge of tree insect pests * Experience and knowledge in planning, designing and implementing applied research experiments * An ability to analyze and interpret statistical data * The ability to be adaptable to changing roles * Creativity and an ability to be innovative * Strong written and verbal communication skills * An ability to communicate technical and scientific information to scientists, practitioners, and lay people * Must be able to travel at least 15% of the year * A valid United States driver's license Pluses: * Extension and outreach experience * Practical work experience in the field of arboriculture * Background in tree physiology * Knowledge and experience in developing and bringing products to market * Knowledge of current tree care market and products Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience and education, benefits include health, dental and 401K Work Environment: RTSA's work environment encourages individual initiative and creativity. The office and facility is a non-smoking facility. Please send your curriculum vitae, resume, and/or professional profile to RTSA's human resource consultant Kstrain at strainconsulting.com or contact Shawn Bernick at 952-252-0547 for more information on this position. -----Original Message----- From: Shawn Bernick [mailto:sbernick at treecarescience.com] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 11:34 AM To: Mayfield, Bud Subject: Research Entomologist Position Hi Bud: Here is the research entomologist position description. I appreciate any assistance in disseminating the position. Thanks, Shawn Shawn Bernick Research Director Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements 2239 Edgewood Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55426 office: 952-252-0547 fax: 952-252-0504 www.rainbowscivance.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70300-forent/attachments/20080317/59a7edc5/attachment.html From jnegron at fs.fed.us Mon Mar 17 21:11:50 2008 From: jnegron at fs.fed.us (Jose Negron) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:11:50 -0600 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Jose Negron/RMRS/USDAFS is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 03/14/2008 and will not return until 05/19/2008. From tpoland at fs.fed.us Mon Mar 31 20:50:04 2008 From: tpoland at fs.fed.us (Therese Poland) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:50:04 -0400 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Post-Doc position available - Chemical Ecology of Emerald Ash Borer Message-ID: Please circulate widely and forward to other lists (I apologize for any duplications and cross-postings). POSITION: Entomologist/Chemical Ecologist ? 2 year appointment (potential of renewal beyond this) at the Postdoctoral level in the Department of Entomology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823. AVAILABLE: Starting in May 2008 or until filled. RESEARCH: The successful applicant will take a leading role in a joint research project with Dr. Therese Poland (USDA Forest Service) and Dr. Jim Miller (Michigan State University) investigating the chemical ecology of the emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis, Coleoptera: Buprestidae). EAB is native to Asia and was discovered in 2002 causing widespread mortality of ash trees in southeastern Michigan. We have shown that EAB is attracted to girdled ash trees and identified several antennally- and behaviorally-active volatiles from ash (particularly stressed ash). We have also found differences in preference for several ash species and related differences in their volatile profiles. We have explored visual and olfactory cues used in host and mate finding behaviors. The project will continue to explore the volatiles of ash trees (including American and Chinese hybrids) and the role of chemical ecology in host and mate finding. Ultimately, the results of the research will lead to the development of traps and attractants for detection, monitoring, and control of EAB. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in entomology, insect chemical ecology, or related discipline. Desire individual with background and/or interest in chemical ecology, insect behavior, plant/insect interactions and IPM. Familiarity with coupled gas chromatography and electroantennographic detection to assess host volatiles and behavioral assays is desirable. SALARY: Starting $36,000/year with an excellent benefits package. APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three references to: Therese M. Poland Research Entomologist USDA Forest Service, NRS Room 220 Nisbet Building Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48823 phone: 517-355-7740 ext. 114 FAX: 517-355-5121 Email: polandt at msu.edu tpoland at fs.fed.us Michigan State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer