From: Mmbaga, Margaret <mmmbaga(a)tnstate.edu>
Subject: RE:Post Doc position available at Tennessee State University
POSITION
POST DOC – Plant Pathology
website: www.tnstate.edu
College of Agriculture, Human & Natural Sciences
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Position Description: Tennessee State University (TSU) is seeking a full time, POST DOC in molecular plant pathology. The position is located at the TSU main campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Applicants are expected to have a strong foundation in the principles and concepts of plant pathology, mycology, molecular techniques, and relevant research experiences in the use of molecular tools to address applied issues in plant pathology. The incumbent is expected to have the ability to bridge basic and applied research in integrated disease management using biological control and host plant resistance. Although the incumbent will work under a research group leader as a supervisor, he/she is be expected to have some independence in carrying out the research, taking part in supervising graduate students as well as work-study undergraduate students. This is a great opportunity for career development in Plant Pathology in that the incumbent will take part in developing the research program to new levels and in grant writing. Applicants need to provide: 1) a completed online TSU employment application; 2) a cover letter highlighting qualifications and relevant skills related to the position; 3) a curriculum vitae; 4) names and contact information of at least three references; 5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. or ABD in Plant Pathology or related fields. Demonstrated training in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Mycology and Molecular Biology; demonstrated ability to initiate, complete and publish research results in refereed publications, supervision of research support staff and/or mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
Advertised Salary: $ 42,000 with benefits
If you have any questions email: mmmbaga(a)tnstate.edu
Dear Pathologists,
The purpose of this email is to provide an update about the status of
crowdfunding for a project to survey the native forests of South Africa
with citizen science
<https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric…>.
My name is Joey Hulbert and I am pleased to say we have reached 84% ($4,185
USD) of our goal. More than 57 people have made pledges, including a few
forest pathologists. We still need to raise ~$800 USD so I am asking that
you help share the project one more time. Please help us reach our goal by
sharing the project via social networking, email, or speaking with
colleagues and stakeholders.
By backing the project, individuals will be able to follow the progress
through regular updates and direct communication. Backers will also have
many opportunities to improve the project by contributing ideas and
feedback for problem solving and the project design.
If you want to listen to a short (~4:00) discussion about the project, this
is a link to an interview I had on NPR:
http://klcc.org/post/osu-microbiologist-heads-south-africa
During the course of the crowdfunding campaign, I have also created several
open access lab-notes (pseudo blog posts) that are complimentary to the
project.
· How do you teach someone about microorganisms without a microscope?
https://experiment.com/u/E9e9aQ
· Surveying for plant destroyers https://experiment.com/u/52APhQ
· "Fight them on the beaches or let the new order begin"
https://experiment.com/u/8KXEFg
· Six reasons to back this research https://experiment.com/u/Lc1E7w
· What is citizen science https://experiment.com/u/WETOKA
· A recent excursion into Sudden Oak Death infected lands
https://experiment.com/u/22omNA
I hope this project has provided an example of the opportunities with
crowdfunding. Feel free to contact me if you are considering using
crowdfunding—I would be happy to share what I have learned and provide
recommendations.
Thank you to everyone who has helped already. I am excited to start this
project! I am confident we will reach our goal with your help. Please share
the project one more time.
Sincerely,
Joey Hulbert
Admitted PhD Student, Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology,
University of Pretoria,
Forestry and Agriculture Biotechnology Institute, South Africa
Current Crowdfunding Project:
https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric…
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Date: 2015-04-01 19:32 GMT+02:00
GRADUATE STUDY IN PINE PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University is seeking a Ph.D. candidate to study the root disease and ecophysiological conditions preceding pine decline in loblolly pine across the southeastern U.S. The research will investigate root disease thresholds and tree physiological conditions contributing to significant growth loss, and their interaction with climatic and soil variables. The student will collaborate with researchers from the USDA Forest Service and the Forest Health Cooperative membership. The position is available May 2015. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts (photocopy is acceptable), and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (photocopy is acceptable) to Dr. Lori Eckhardt.
Stipends: Graduate research assistantships are available at $19,180/yr at the Ph.D. level plus tuition fees are waived. In addition, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences has several fellowships for exceptional candidates. These are offered to prospective students and are awarded competitively.
Desirable qualifications: B.S. and M.S. in forest biology, plant biology, tree/plant physiology, plant pathology or related degree. In addition to meeting Graduate School admission requirements, applicants are evaluated and recommended for admission by the graduate faculty of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences based on an examination of their scores on the GRE, TOEFL tests for international students, their previous academic record, experience, and letters of recommendation. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in previous academic course work and minimum scores both verbal and quantitative in the 50th percentile range for the GRE are required.
Contact: Dr. Lori Eckhardt
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
3301 SFWS Building
Auburn University, AL 36849
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phone: 334-844-2720 <tel:334-844-2720>
For information regarding the application procedure for admission and assistantship please visit: http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/gpo/index.php <http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/gpo/index.php> and http://www.grad.auburn.edu <http://www.grad.auburn.edu>, or for direct inquiries contact:
Audrey Grindle
Acad. Prog. Admin. Spec.
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
3201 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Tel: 334-844-9250 <tel:334-844-9250>; Fax 334-844-1084 <tel:334-844-1084>; Email: apg0008(a)auburn.edu <mailto:apg0008@auburn.edu>
Dr. Lori G. Eckhardt
Associate Professor & Director
Integrated Forest Pathology/Entomology
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Forest Health Dynamics Laboratory
Forest Health Cooperative
602 Duncan Drive, Ste 3301
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Phone: (334) 844-2720 <tel:%28334%29%20844-2720> Lab: (334) 844-1058 <tel:%28334%29%20844-1058> Fax: (334) 844-1084 <tel:%28334%29%20844-1084>
Email: eckhalg(a)auburn.edu <mailto:eckhalg@auburn.edu>
Website: https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/ <https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/>
https://fp.auburn.edu/ForestHealthCooperative/default.htm <https://fp.auburn.edu/ForestHealthCooperative/default.htm>
The US Forest Service, Forest Health Protection office in Coeur d'Alene, ID is advertising for a GS-9/11/12 Plant Pathologist. The announcements opened today on usajobs.gov. These positions are for US citizens.
The Merit announcement closes on 04/08/2015. The DEMO vacancy announcement closes on 04/03/2015.
Following are the USAJOBS links for this position:
Merit: 15-01-119048G-SGA https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/398877100
Demo: 15-01-119048DP-SG https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/398876900
Read the entire vacancy announcement, particularly the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. If all required documents are not submitted, applicants will not be referred for consideration.
Also as stated in the Announcement, transcripts are required at the time of application for this professional position. A copy of a diploma does NOT meet this requirement.
If you have questions about the application process, there is contact information in the announcement. Do not contact me about how to apply. I can answer questions specific to the job responsibilities.
Gregg
[USFS]
Gregg DeNitto
Forest Pathologist/Group Leader
Forest Service
Northern and Intermountain Regions
Forest Health Protection
Missoula Field Office
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Please note deadlines, and pass along to colleagues working on aspects of resistance to insects or pathogens in forest trees
DEADLINE APPROACHING
This is a reminder that the deadline for abstract submission is very close (April 1st 2015)
5th International Workshop on the Genetics of Tree-Parasite Interactions, Orléans, France, 23-28 august 2015
An event organized by
<http://www6.val-de-loire.inra.fr/uragpf>
and sponsorized by
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Dear Colleague,
If you do not want to miss the opportunity to present your work, please submit your abstract online as soon as possible
https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015%20/Abstract-submiss…
Please note that you can submit a very short abstract at this stage and that you will be able to submit a more detailed one once your submission gets a first approval from the Scientific Committee.
What matters is to let organizers know that you are willing to present something.
Also, if you are willing to attend but not willing to submit an abstract by the end of this week (because you are still waiting for funding or administrative approval), would you be kind enough to create a user account on the conference's website ?
https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015%20/user/register
This will allow organizers to know how many participants might attend. Many thanks !
Remember that deadline for early bird registration is April 15th 2015
For any question on accommodation, registration fees, accompanying persons ... please find answers on the website :
https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015%20/Practical-inform…
or email to tpi2015(a)orleans.inra.fr<mailto:tpi2015@orleans.inra.fr>
If you know some candidates in developing countries working on related topics you might notify them that funding is available to support up to two scientists : https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015/Who-is-who/IUFRO.
If your group would like to consider sponsorship for graduate student : http://www.evoltree.eu/index.php/8-news/news-left/78-ten-grant-initiative<http://www.evoltree.eu/index.php/8-news/news-left/78-ten-grant-initiative.>.<http://www.evoltree.eu/index.php/8-news/news-left/78-ten-grant-initiative.>
We are still building our mailing list for scientists (and managers) working on this topic. Please forward the notice of this international workshop to colleagues.
Please note that registration fees not only include full access to the scientific program and all conference material but also the following :
* a welcome cocktail reception (Sunday evening)
* the following meals: Monday (Lunch+Diner), Tuesday (L+D), Thursday (L+D)
* coffee breaks: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (1)
* Field trip + picnic basket + reception diner (Wednesday)
which means that participants will have very little additional expenses except travelling and lodging.
--
Véronique Jorge
Unité Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières,
Centre INRA Val de Loire, site d'Orléans,
2163 avenue de la Pomme de Pin,
CS 40001 - Ardon
45075 ORLEANS CEDEX 2
France
Tel : +33 (0) 2 38 41 78 28
Fax : +33 (0) 2 38 41 48 09
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http://www6.val-de-loire.inra.fr/uragpf/Personnel/Permanents/Veronique-JORGEhttps://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015
Dear All,
On behalf of Matteo Garbelotto, please have a read through the article that outlines an important issue in South American forests. By clicking on the title, the full text is expanded and at the bottom of the full text there is a link to an article by Greslebin, Vélez and Garbelotto.
You can provide feedback on the website and directly to Matteo at: matteog(a)berkeley.edu<mailto:matteog@berkeley.edu>
Regards, Tod
Jolanda, Tod and Ecki
Can you share this link with the IUFRO community, we do need some feedback by March 30th to show it is something important
Once you log onto the URL just click on title to see the full article
https://gsdr2015.wordpress.com/?s=austrocedrus
Thanks
Matteo
--
Matteo Garbelotto Ph.D.
Director U.C. Berkeley Forest Pathology and Mycology Laboratory
Statewide U.C. Forest Pathology Extension Specialist
Adj.Professor, Department of ESPM
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Dear all:
Submissions are invited for a special issue of the *International Journal
of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management*, entitled *Synergies
between biodiversity and management for high-value timber species*. This
issue is based on a technical session at IUFRO 2014, but the issue is open
to authors who did not participate in the session. The deadline has been
extended to April 15, 2015.
This Special Issue examines the scientific basis for managing to create a
positive synergy between biodiversity and high-value timber species.
Management to conserve biodiversity and management for the production of
high-value timber species can be in conflict with each other. The
increasing need to conserve biodiversity and the ongoing demand for
high-value timbers prompt the goal to integrate these management objectives.
Therefore papers are requested for a Special Issue that explores positive
interactions between biodiversity and high-value timbers. This Special
Issue aims for a global scope, including tropical and temperate high-value
timbers. Possible topics include:
- How biodiversity can protect high-value species from pests and
pathogens
- How biodiversity, as an indicator of more intact ecosystems, can
sustain production of high-value species
- How high-value species in restoration and plantations can reestablish
or conserve biodiversity
- How high-value species in enrichment plantings or natural forest can
help maintain intact forests and their biodiversity
- How high-value species themselves are examples of biodiversity in need
of conservation
For more information, please see:
http://explore.tandfonline.com/pages/cfp/tbsm-themed-paper-aug-2014
If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Ward at:
sheila.emily.ward(a)gmail.com
Sheila Ward
Coordinator, IUFRO 1.02.04
Dear IUFRO entomologists and pathologists,
My name is Joey Hulbert and I am a forest pathologist in training. I
recently completed a MS at Oregon State University and now I am prepping
to move to South Africa for a PhD with Dr. Micahel Wingfield at FABI
<http://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/>.
For my PhD, we plan to survey the indigenous forests of South Africa for
*Phytopthora* species with the help of the public. *Phytophthora* are a
group of microorganisms well known as plant pathogens (i.e. sudden oak
death, potato late blight, Port-orford cedar root rot). We want to create a
citizen science program that teaches the public about forest health and
invites them to help sample the trees in forests near their communities.
The PhD will be funded but we are trying to raise support for starting the
citizen science program (it is a side project). To do this we have launched
a crowdfunding campaign.
I am reaching out to you with hope that you will share this project with
your social networks and anyone who may see the value in this project.
Please help us spread the word!
The below link will take you to the project. There is a 5-minute video that
I put together to summarize the scope and value.
https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric…
I have also created a few complimentary open-access lab notes as listed
below:
- SIX Reasons to Back this Research: https://experiment.com/u/Lc1E7w
- What is Citizen Science? https://experiment.com/u/WETOKA
- A recent excursion into Sudden Oak Death infected lands (lots of
photos)! https://experiment.com/u/22omNA
Please let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions. I would greatly
appreciate your help spreading the word about this project.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Joey Hulbert
Admitted PhD Student, University of Pretoria
Forestry and Agriculture Biotechnology Institute, South Africa
Current Crowdfunding Project:
https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric…
Yesterday I visited a stand on the Clearwater NF where it appears that H. irregulare is killing ponderosa and lodgepole pine. Expanding infection centers of pole to mature pines around large resinous pine stumps that look like they are about 50 years since cutting, pine decay, white/tan ectotrophic mycelium on roots of affected pines while Douglas-fir and grand fir ingrowth are unaffected by root disease fits well with this guess. I could not find any conks but will be attempting some isolations from the wood and ectotrophic mycelium to see what comes out.
The district silviculturist had been planning a regeneration harvest and regenerating by planting western larch/western white pine. Does anyone have any recent references on which Heterobasidion species and what severity can be expected on western white pine? I seem to recall that western white can act differently than hard pines but I haven't been able to pull much information together yet.
Thanks!
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Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2015 12:29:42 +0000
Subject: IUFRO-Working Party 7.02.01 “Root and Butt rot of Forest Trees"
Dear colleagues,
We added some more information to our webpage! You are welcome to have a look...
http://ormanweb.sdu.edu.tr/iufro2015/
Kind regards!
On the behalf of organising comittee
