graduate student opportunity
by Jeff Hicke
Dear Colleagues--
Below please find an advertisement for a graduate student. Apologies
for any cross-posting.
Regards,
Jeff Hicke
Graduate student opportunity in forest ecosystems, climate change, and
insect outbreaks at the University of Idaho.
Funding is available for an M.S. or Ph.D. student in the area of forest
ecosystems, climate change, and insect outbreaks. Possible research
topics include using lidar remote sensing to quantify beetle disturbance
impacts to forest carbon stocks and determining the effects of climate
change on recent bark beetle outbreaks. The student will participate in
a statewide interdisciplinary research project addressing climate change
in Idaho. Candidates will have a background in geography, ecology,
entomology, biogeosciences, or a related field. Desired qualifications
include a quantitative background and an interest in fieldwork in
mountainous regions of Idaho. Students have the opportunity to receive a
degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or the
Environmental Science Program (www.uidaho.edu/envs). The position
provides salary support of $22,000-25,500 annually for two years plus
health insurance, tuition, and fees. Interested applicants should send a
cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that
describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant
education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke(a)uidaho.edu).
Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome.
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Jeffrey Hicke
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
University of Idaho
McClure Hall Room 305D
Mailing Address:
McClure Hall Room 203
PO Box 443021
Moscow, ID 83844-3021
Phone: 208-885-6240
Fax: 208-885-2855
jhicke(a)uidaho.edu
www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
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insect outbreak session at AAG
by Jeff Hicke
All,
[Apologies for cross-postings.]
Several of us who regularly attend the Association of American
Geographers annual meeting are scheduling a session to discuss insect
outbreaks. We'd welcome your participation. The meeting will be March
22-27, 2009, in Las Vegas. We will be requesting a Sunday session to
avoid overlap with WFIWC. See below for session description.
Regards,
Jeff Hicke
Insect outbreaks and forest ecosystems: Patterns, causes, and impacts
Insect outbreaks have affected millions of hectares in North America in
recent decades and have long been an important component of many
ecosystems. Infestations reduce plant productivity, alter stand
composition, and/or kill trees, and therefore substantially impact
forest dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, subsequent disturbance regimes,
and human uses of forests. Drivers of outbreaks include warming
temperatures, drought, and host stand structure and composition. In
spite of the widespread insect activity in recent years and the
recognition of the importance of outbreaks in the natural disturbance
regimes of many forest ecosystems, we know little about the causes and
consequences of past and present insect epidemics.
We are organizing a paper session on the patterns, causes, and impacts
of insect outbreaks in forested ecosystems. We are interested in
presentations focused on that main theme in regions worldwide, and
welcome presentations that use any methodological approach and span a
range of spatial and temporal scales.
Session will be sponsored by the Biogeography and Mountain Geography
specialty groups.
If you are interested in participating in the session, please contact
Jeff Hicke, Dominik Kulakowski, or Rosemary Sherriff by October 1, 2008.
Once we have a list of participants we’ll gather abstracts, pin
numbers, and other information to submit before the October 16th deadline.
Jeff Hicke - jhicke(a)uidaho.edu
Dominik Kulakowski - DKulakowski(a)clarku.edu
Rosemary Sherriff - rsherriff(a)uky.edu
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Jeffrey Hicke
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
University of Idaho
McClure Hall Room 305D
Mailing Address:
McClure Hall Room 203
PO Box 443021
Moscow, ID 83844-3021
Phone: 208-885-6240
Fax: 208-885-2855
jhicke(a)uidaho.edu
www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
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Forest Health Position at Auburn University, AL
by Lori Eckhardt
Research Assistant II/III-Associate I/II
Position Summary: This position is committed to 100% research
associated with the Auburn University Forest Health Cooperative. The
Forest Health Coop's mission will be to address important, current and
pertinent forest health issues in a way that addresses real world
management problems in the southeastern United States. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: an on going research and technology
transfer program involving industry, state, and private forest land
owners; engage actively in research, collection and analysis of data,
development of experimental designs and/or protocols that address Coop
priorities. The incumbent will participate in writing research reports,
technical notes and newsletter articles for Forest Health Coop Members.
Will participate in presentations at Forest Health Coop meetings and at
regional or national meetings of relevance. Will be required to travel
to field sites across the Southeastern U.S. to install experiments,
collect data and serve as a liaison with Forest Health Coop Members in a
limited diagnostic capacity.
Minimum Qualifications: Designation as a Research Assistant requires a
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Forest Pathology,
Forest Entomology or Forestry and two years experience in forest health
issues. Designation as a Research Associate requires a Master's Degree
from an accredited institution in the subject areas listed above.
Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience.
Desired Qualifications: The following qualifications are desired: a
strong understanding of the interactions of forest health and insects
and diseases that affect tree health; and an understanding of
silviculture.
Requisition No.: 22816
The "Review Date" indicates the date after which the hiring department
will begin reviewing applications of qualified candidates. Salary will
be commensurate with education and experience. Minorities and women are
encouraged to apply. Refer to the above Requisition # and apply on-line
at: www.auemployment.com on any computer with Internet access. If you
need any assistance, contact Auburn University's Department of Human
Resources at (334) 844-4145 or your local state employment service
office. Internet Access is also available through your public library.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dr. Lori G. Eckhardt
Assistant Professor/Forest Pathology & Entomology
Forest Health Dynamics Laboratory
3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Bldg
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Phone: (334) 844-2720 Lab: (334) 844-1058 Fax: (334) 844-1084
Email: eckhalg(a)auburn.edu
Website: https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/
"A professor can never better distinguish himself in his work than by
encouraging a clever pupil,
for the true discoveries are among them, as comets amongst the
stars..." Linnaeus
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