Dear colleagues,
It is now official. A permanent position for a researcher in forest
entomology will be opened in our department. INRAE* is looking for
applicants with a background in *plant-herbivore interactions* (possibly
integrating plant physical and *chemical traits* as well as plant
*microbiome*) to study their implications for *forest regeneration*.
Details on the profile : Français
<https://jobs.inrae.fr/concours/concours-charges-recherche-classe-normale-pr…> /
English
<https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/open-competitions/open-competitions-research-scien…>
It is a two step process.
* *1 step (right now!!) *Applicants have up to March 5th to prepare a
written report (CV + 8-10 pages report + full text of up to 4
publications) in which they present their *background and past
research activities,* and how these match with the required profile.
* The *second step* (April 30th ± 1 to June 7th ± 7) will consist in
an interview with an independent* panel during which shortlisted
applicants will be asked to present a *research project,* in
adequacy with the desired profile and integrated in our department.
Who can apply and how: French
<https://jobs.inrae.fr/sites/jobs/files/pdf/guide_candidat_cr2026_fr.pdf> /
English
<https://jobs.inrae.fr/sites/jobs/files/pdf/guide_candidat_cr2026_en.pdf>
Thanks to forward to potentially interested people.
Best wishes
Bastien
*/ People in the department are not involved in the selection
process. We will organize formal discussions with shortlisted applicants
during the second phase (May) to help them build their project in the
context of our laboratory. During the first step period, we can answer
applicants' questions to help them decide whether they want to apply or
not.
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*Bastien Castagneyrol*
/Directeur de recherche, HDR /
INRAE UMR 1202 BIOGECO
Domaine de l'Hermitage
69 route d'Arcachon
33612 Cestas Cedex (France)
_Zoom_: https://inrae-fr.zoom.us/j/5550199104
cv: https://cv.hal.science/bastien-castagneyrol
Please share with your networks!
The Natural Resources Institute in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a Canada Impact+ Research Chairs in Community-Based Resource Management and the work of the former Disaster Research Institute. A Canada Impact+ Research Chair is one of the most prestigious international awards globally, providing Chairholders and their research teams with an award of up to $8 million over eight years ($1 million per year). In addition, there is potential for a four-year extension at 50% of the initial award value per year. This extension will be determined by an external review of the award in Year 7.
Successful nominees will be expected to start their position at the University of Manitoba within 12 months of accepting the award. The successful candidate will be appointed to a full-time tenured position at the rank of Full Professor, or at the rank of Associate Professor with an opportunity to apply for promotion to Full Professor within two years of starting their appointment. Salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, in accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) collective agreement. The position will be provided with a start-up package and opportunities to compete for additional equipment funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
The focus of this position is climate-related disasters and risks, and their management, governance, and/or community resilience. The research should result in transformational and translational impacts on Canada and beyond.
While this is a research-intensive position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students in the Institute, Faculty, and the University.
Only candidates who are internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) at the time of the intake’s application deadline are eligible to apply.
Expected start date of appointment: Within 12 months of the award date (September 2026).
End Date: 2026-02-22. Posting may remain open beyond the date of 2026-02-22, until filled.
Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-plus-chairs/program-details/competition/202…
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posted by IUFRO Headquarters on behalf of:
Iain J. Davidson-Hunt, Ph.D., MCIP (he, him)
Professor
Natural Resources Institute
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
University of Manitoba
307 Sinnott Building, 70 Dysart Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M6 Canada
Iain.Davidson-Hunt(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iain.Davidson-Hunt@umanitoba.ca> | +1-204-474-8680
Dear colleagues,
It’s now official! The Department of Tree-Microbe Interactions at the
INRAE Grand Est Nancy Centre is offering a research scientist permanent
position on the effect of microbiota on tree health.
This position will involve studying the role of tree microbiota in
interactions between trees and forest pathogenic fungi, with the aim of
contributing new knowledge on the emergence of forest diseases. If you
are passionate about tree health, microbial community ecology and the
study of plant microbiota, this position should be of interest to you.
The Department of Tree-Microbe Interactions is a unit of around 100
people from INRAE and the University of Lorraine. It is a dynamic unit
committed to scientific topics with societal implications. We have
state-of-the-art equipment and international partnerships. The unit is
ideally located in Champenoux, near Nancy, 1.5 hours from Paris by TGV
train, close to the Vosges Mountains, Alsace, Luxembourg, Belgium,
Germany and Switzerland.
For more information on the position and to apply, visit the INRAE Jobs
website
<https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/open-competitions/open-competitions-research-scien…>
before March 5, 2026.
Please forward this announcement to any former PhD or postdoctoral
fellow who may be interested. If you would like to find out more about
our current work, please contact Benoit Marçais
(benoit.marcais(a)inrae.fr) Marc Buée (marc.buee(a)inrae.fr) or Pascal Frey
(pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr)
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
Dr Pascal FREY
Head of the Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions
INRAE, University of Lorraine
Ecology of Forest Pathogenic Fungi team
UMR1136 IAM
F-54280 Champenoux
FRANCE
Office: +33 (0)383 39 40 56
Mobile: +33 (0)631 45 94 07
E-mail:pascal.frey@inrae.fr
https://mycor.iam.inrae.fr/IAM/?page_id=731
UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ
Dear colleagues,
Please see details below:
IUFRO Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests
In-person meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
July 27-31, 2026
IUFRO Joint Meeting of Working Parties
7.03.06 – Integrated management of forest defoliating insects
7.03.07 – Population dynamics of forest insects
7.03.12 – Alien invasive species and international trade
7.03.13 – Biological control of forest insects and pathogens
Call for Abstracts
Deadline for submission: March 15th, 2026
Submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVh1LaaYWaUS7exPTS12LBzvAy7G93kz0…
Event website: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/iufro-fredericton-2026
Questions? Contact us!
Fredericton2026(a)nrcan-rncan.gc.ca<mailto:Fredericton2026@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca>
We encourage you to share this announcement with your colleagues and research groups.
We look forward to welcoming you to Fredericton for an exciting and productive conference.
Warm regards,
Jean-Noel Candau and Deepa Pureswaran
Hello Everyone,
(and apologies for the cross-posting)
Please see below and attached for an open position in Forest Genetics, Genomics, & Tree Breeding at the University of Georgia
Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Professor – Forest Genetics, Genomics, & Tree Breeding
POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Forest Genetics, Genomics and/or Tree Breeding at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with research, instruction, and university and professional service expectations as part of a 9-month appointment. Potential areas of research may include: Forest genetics, genomics, tree breeding, genomic selection, and gene editing technologies to address the molecular genetic basis of perennial traits relevant to forest productivity, health, adaptation, wood quality, and value-added biomaterials. We are particularly interested in candidates who can build a collaborative research program with faculty in the Warnell School, across campus, and with research partners at regional, national, and international levels, employing these tools for forest health applications, conserving and restoring threatened forest tree species, and improving forest productivity.
Research responsibilities include development of an externally funded program that is recognized nationally and internationally. Teaching duties could include developing new undergraduate and graduate courses in Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement and Forest Biotechnology. Professional service includes serving on School/University committees and actively participating in professional/scientific societies.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications include a Ph.D. degree prior to the starting date in Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Genetics, Crop and Soil Science, or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include prior graduate or postdoctoral research training or industrial experience in some area of plant genetics, genomics, biotechnology and/or breeding, and the ability to effectively communicate research findings to the forestry and plant biotechnology research communities, as evidenced by a strong publication record and engagement with stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Appointment to Associate Professor requires a record consistent with promotion to Associate Professor at the Warnell School, such as strong evidence of emerging stature as a national authority, acquiring and administering external funding, ability to produce and communicate research products, and excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Service at the Associate Professor level for 1-2 years is preferred for this rank.
THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land/sea/space grant institution comprised of 18 schools and colleges. Athens is a diverse community of approximately 150,000 people located less than 75 miles from Atlanta. UGA enrolls about 41,200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Warnell School is a professional school with 68 faculty, 100 support staff, 265 undergraduates, and 240 graduate students (www.warnell.uga.edu) The School offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Forest Resources, Master of Natural Resources, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the areas of Forestry; Fisheries & Wildlife; Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management; and Natural Resource Management & Sustainability. The school manages over 17,000 acres of forestland across the state in support of its teaching, outreach, and research missions.
APPLICATION: To ensure full consideration, please apply by March 1st, 2026. All applicants MUST apply online through UGAJobs (https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/464918) Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statements of both teaching and research interests, unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, and names and contact information for three references. Individuals invited for interviews will be required to have three reference letters submitted, on their behalf, directly to the chair of the search committee. University policy requires all candidates to consent to and authorize a background investigation (www.hr.uga.edu<http://www.hr.uga.edu/>). A background investigation and request of official transcripts will be conducted on a post-offer/pre-employment basis only. Expected start date on or before August 1, 2026. For additional information, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Dan Johnson (danjohnson(a)uga.edu)
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb(a)uga.edu) Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.
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Caterina Villari (she/her)
Associate Professor
Co-Director - Southern Pine Health Research Cooperative
706 389 5031 Office
706 542 0119 Lab
cvillari(a)uga.edu
Institutional Page<https://warnell.uga.edu/directory/people/caterina-villari>
southernpinehealth.org<https://southernpinehealth.org/>
D.B. Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
University of Georgia
180 E Green Street
Athens, GA 30602
Integrated Plant Sciences: ips.uga.edu<https://ips.uga.edu/>
Dear all,
The joint meeting of the IUFRO working parties "Vascular Wilt Diseases"
and “Pine Wilt Disease” will take place in Athens (Greece) on May 18-22,
2026. This meeting is entitled "Will it wilt? From bark to xylem an
invasion away".
Abstract submission and registration are now opened. Please visit the
webpage:
https://fria.gr/willitwilt/
In case you have problems to access this webpage, please try:
https://willitwilt.pages.dev/
Best regards
Irene Barnes, Louis Bernier, Luís Bonifácio, Hyerim Han, Christelle
Robinet, Alberto Santini, Ryoji Shinya, Nikoleta Soulioti, Jianghua Sun
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*Dr. Christelle ROBINET*
Directrice de Recherche
Directrice Adjointe de l'URZF
INRAE Val de Loire, site d'Orléans
Unité de Recherche Zoologie Forestière (URZF)
2163 Avenue de la Pomme de Pin - CS 40001 - Ardon
45075 Orléans cedex 2
FRANCE
Tel: (+33) 02.38.41.80.38
Fax: (+33) 02.38.41.78.79
E-mail: christelle.robinet(a)inrae.fr <mailto:christelle.robinet@inrae.fr>
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christelle_Robinet
L'ouvrage "Invasion et expansion d'insectes bioagresseurs forestiers.
Quels risques pour la forêt française dans le contexte des changements
globaux ?"
vient de paraitre en avril 2025. Il est librement accessible ici:
https://www.quae-open.com/produit/328/9782759240487/invasion-et-expansion-d…
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Dear Colleagues,
The EGU General Assembly 2026, held in Vienna, Austria & online from 3-8 May 2026, brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.
Find out about Session BG3.12 on "Nature-based solutions for restoring forests under climate change" at the EGU 2026 General Assembly.
The session is convened by Debojyoti Chakraborty, BFW (and IUFRO officeholder), and aims to advance knowledge by gathering insights into monitoring approaches, stakeholder perspectives, and policy dimensions of nature-based solutions (NBS) and forest landscape restoration (FLR) under climate change.
Contributions are welcome by Thursday, 15 January 2026, 13:00 CET!
Details: https://www.egu26.eu/session/56540
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posted by on behalf of Debojyoti Chakraborty, BFW, by IUFRO Headquarters