The Garnas lab (http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab) seeks two highly motivated graduate students (MSc or PhD) to address basic and applied questions concerning the ecology, evolution, and functional role of insects and fungi in eastern North American forests. Both projects will be funded by teaching and/or research assistantships, or some combination therein. Details of each of the projects will be developed in accordance with project needs and student interests, but generally, one student with strong interests and experience in molecular ecology and another in forest/field ecology will be selected.
To apply for the PhD position you must have Masters degree or equivalent experience, or strong motivation.
The University of New Hampshire and the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment are home to a vibrant community of productive researchers with a strong commitment to student success. Located in the town of Durham, UNH is a beautiful campus surrounded by forest and natural landscapes. Only 30 minutes from the sea and less than 2 hours from the White Mountains, outdoor and other recreational activities abound, including right on campus.
Interested applicants, please send:
- a CV
- a brief summary of research interests and any relevant experience
- a brief statement regarding your motivation for pursuing post-graduate education in the field of ecology and evolution
- contact information for three references
as a single pdf file to jeff.garnas(a)unh.edu<mailto:jeff.garnas@unh.edu>. Positions are open until filled. Start date is negotiable but the ideal student would be able to begin in August or sooner.
**In addition, we are also hiring several Summer field and lab technicians to work on various projects related to the Emerald ash borer, beech bark disease, and other forest health issues in New Hampshire and beyond. Please spread the word!**
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Jeff Garnas
Assistant Professor, Forest Ecosystem Health
Natural Resources and the Environment
University of New Hampshire
162 James Hall
603-862-2094
jeff.garnas(a)unh.edu<mailto:jeff.garnas@unh.edu>
http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab
Dear forpath and forent colleagues, I promise this is my last message for a while!
I wanted to alert all of you that today Frontiers launched a new journal section, ‘Pests, Pathogens and Invasions’ within Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. Kimberly Wallin (U. Vermont and USDA Forest Service) and I are the Specialty Chief Editors: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/forests-and-global-change/sections/pes…
We look forward to your submissions!
All the best,
Enrico
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Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
201 Kottman Hall | 2021 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-5401 Office | 614-292-4455 Fax
bonello.2(a)osu.edu<mailto:bonello.2@osu.edu> | http://plantpath.osu.edu/bonello
Center for Applied Plant Sciences | http://caps.osu.edu
Translational Plant Sciences Graduate Program | http://tpsgp.osu.edu
Environmental Science Graduate Program | http://esgp.osu.edu/
Infectious Diseases Institute | https://idi.osu.edu/
The STEAM Factory | https://steamfactory.osu.edu/
Dear forpath and forent colleagues,
I apologize in advance for the somewhat extended nature of this message and for duplicate message some of you will get.
A group of us, U.S. academics and representatives of non-governmental organizations involved in forest invasives, have established an advocacy group called Tree Resistance Advocacy Group. It is composed of myself, plus Faith Campbell, President, Center for Invasive Species Prevention; Don Cipollini, Professor, Wright State University; Anna Conrad, Postdoctoral Associate, The Ohio State University; Coralie Farinas, Graduate Student, The Ohio State University; Kamal Gandhi, Professor, University of Georgia; Fred Hain, Professor Emeritus, North Carolina State University and Director, Forest Restoration Alliance; Dylan Parry, Associate Professor, State University of New York, Syracuse; David Showalter, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota; and Caterina Villari, Assistant Professor, University of Georgia.
As part of our activities, we have produced two, one page documents (attached), meant to be used in science advocacy efforts on behalf of all of us who think that host resistance development and deployment should be at the forefront of our battle against invasive forest pathogens and insects. The two documents can be used in different contexts, depending on the specific user’s goals and they are meant to be complementary.
The two documents differ only in the policy solutions we propose (last paragraph). In 'TRAG one-pager 1.0' we argue for the establishment of a U.S. national task force to determine the best way forward.
In 'TRAG one-pager 2.0’ we are more prescriptive and propose the establishment of Centers for Forest Pest Control and Prevention (CFPCP) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, akin to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These are meant to be part of an infrastructure where scientists and managers can work proactively to handle invasives rather than reactively as it is done today, with very little to show for it.
I am asking you to let me know if you would like your name added to the list of signatories on one, the other, or both documents and, if you are members/leaders of an organization, if you would be willing to have your organization endorse the one pagers.
We realize that many of you are institutionally forbidden from engaging in advocacy efforts (e.g. U.S. federal employees). We also realize that these are U.S.-centric documents and ideas. However, we would be thrilled to have any signatories from around the world supporting us in our efforts!
Thank you for considering.
Enrico
Call for abstract is ending soon!
Don't miss the opportunity of presenting your work!!!
Looking forward to seeing you in Figline Valdarno!
Alberto, on behalf of the organising committee
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Alberto Santini
Forest Pathologist PhD
Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante (IPSP) - C.N.R.
Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection - C.N.R.
Via Madonna del Piano, 10
50019 Sesto fiorentino (FI) - ITALY
tel.: +390555225586
fax:+390555225666
mobile: +39 3355268870
https://phyllospherediseases.wixsite.com/conference2019
Dear all
We are very excited to announce the upcoming meeting of IUFRO Working Group 7.03.13 ‘Biological control of forest insect pests and pathogens’, which will take place at Future Africa in Pretoria, South Africa, from 6-8 November 2019, with a post-meeting field trip from 8-11 November.
The 1st Circular is attached and we plan to have a website for the meeting soon where we will post more information. You are also welcome to contact me (brett.hurley(a)fabi.up.ac.za) should you have any questions.
Regards
Brett
Tel: +27 4205822 - Mobile: +27 82 9093211 - brett.hurley(a)fabi.up.ac.za - www.fabinet.up.ac.za <https://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/> - BP Hurley profile <https://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/index.php/people-profile?profile=909>
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Hello Everybody,
The deadline for abstracts submission to #IUFRO2019 was extended to
10/01/2019.
Get Involved!
Submit your abstract athttps://bit.ly/2SiD53n
The deadline for abstracts submission to IUFRO Phyllosphere disease has
been delayed to 15/02/2019.
Don't miss the opportunity!!
Submit your abstract at
https://phyllospherediseases.wixsite.com/conference2019
The organising team
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Alberto Santini
Forest Pathologist PhD
Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante (IPSP) - C.N.R.
Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection - C.N.R.
Via Madonna del Piano, 10
50019 Sesto fiorentino (FI) - ITALY
tel.: +390555225586
fax:+390555225666
mobile: +39 3355268870
Apologies for possible cross-posting
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the next meeting of the IUFRO Working Party
7.03.10 Methodology of forest insect and disease survey in Central Europe,
titled "Recent Changes in Forest Insects and Pathogens Significance". This
event will take place during 16-20 September 2019, at the Forestry Faculty
of the University "Stefan cel Mare" of Suceava, Romania.
The conference will include both oral and poster presentations, addressing
key issues relating to:
1) Information platform on pests and diseases occurrence in Central Europe;
2) Non-native organisms - network for sharing information on distribution
and spreading;
3) Risk assessment of actual and introduced pests and diseases;
4) Diagnostic tools and evidence systems for forest pests and diseases;
5) The pest and disease controls in the certificated forests (FSC or PEFC).
Suceava is located in the North-Eastern part of Romania and is the main town
of the historical province Bucovina, famous for the medieval painted
monasteries, included on the list of the world patrimony UNESCO, as for its
beautiful nature.
The organizing committee is looking forward to meeting you (the interested
researches) in Suceava.
Please note the deadline for abstract submission on 1 April 2019. More
detailed information and instructions on how to submit abstracts are
available on the <http://silvic.usv.ro/iufroromania2019/> conference
website"
On behalf of organizers
Miloš Knížek
Mihai-Leonard Duduman
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Ing. Miloš Knížek, Ph.D.
Výzkumný ústav lesního hospodářství a myslivosti
Jíloviště - Strnady
Praha 5 - Zbraslav
156 00
Ing. Milos Knizek, Ph.D.
Forestry and Game Management Research Institute
Jiloviste - Strnady
Praha 5 - Zbraslav
CZ - 156 00
Czechia
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Dear All,
This is a quick reminder that abstract submission for the 2019 World Congress (29 September to 5 October 2019 in Curitiba, Brazil) will close on January 10, 2019. Prior to submitting your abstract, you must register for the congress to receive your registration number. This number is required for abstract submission, but payment of registration fees is not required until the May 31 deadline.
This link will take you to the congress registration site:
http://iufro2019.com/abstracts-submission/
Division 7 will have a strong presence at the congress and all are welcome to submit an abstract to be considered for oral or poster presentation at the congress.
All the best, Tod
Tod Ramsfield, PhD
Division 7.02 Research group coordinator, Pathology
Research Scientist Forest Pathology, Canadian Forest Service
Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada
Tod.Ramsfield(a)canada.ca / Tel: 825-510-1303 * new number as of 23 Nov. 2018
Chercheur, Pathologie forestière, Service canadien des forêts
Ressources naturelles Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
Tod.Ramsfield(a)canada.ca / Tel : 825-510-1303 * new number as of 23 Nov. 2018
*A position is open for a Research Scientist (10 months) at the
Université libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium.*
_Topic_
Influence of the distribution, extent and fragmentation of pine stands
in Europe on the distribution and abundance of /Monochamus/ spp., the
vectors of the pine wood nematode, /Bursaphelenchus xylophilus/.
_Eligible profiles _
The candidates must have a Master or PhD degree in biological sciences,
agricultural sciences or ecology, with good demonstrated skills in
spatial statistics and geographic information systems. An experience in
R will be an asset. The candidates are also expected to be fluent in
spoken and written English.
_Applications and enquiries_
Application letters and CVs to be sent to Profs. Jean-Claude Grégoire
and Marius Gilbert
Spatial Epidemiology lab (SpELL), Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
jcgregoi(a)ulb.ac.be; mgilbert(a)ulb.ac.be
_Deadline for applications_
31 January 2019
More details are attached.
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Jean-Claude Grégoire
Spatial Epidemiology Lab (SpELL)
Université libre de Bruxelles
CP 160/12, 50 av FD Roosevelt
1050 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 650 31 79
http://spell.ulb.be/
