Reminder: Registration for ICBI and Joint IUFRO WP 7.03.12 & IFQRG meetings)
by Britton, Kerry -FS
Dear all -
Those of you intending to present papers at the International Congress of Biological Invasions (ICBI) need to submit your abstracts by Aug 20. This includes any papers intended for the session on pinewood nematode sponsored by our IUFRO WP on Invasive Species in International Trade. Since this session will be part of the ICBI, abstracts on this topic DO need to be submitted via the Congress website by Aug 20. Full papers for the Congress will be due October 1. Here's the Congress web link: http://www.icbi2013.org/web/index.aspx which also has information about the hotel for the Congress. Note that this is NOT the same hotel as we will use for the IUFRO/IFQRG meeting the following week.
Logistics of our joint IUFRO WP and IFQRG meeting (to be held AFTER the ICBI - October 27-November1):
October 27: A one-day field trip is planned to Mountain Lao, where PWN is in active eradication. Attendees of the field trip may bring their bags, as we will be dropped off at the end of the field trip at our new hotel, Haimengyuan Hotel, which is very near the Qingdao Agricultural University meeting site. The university has offered to provide buffet meals while we are there, so meal costs should be quite reasonable. Hotel rooms will be 300-400 RMB/night, (less than 70 USD) and include breakfast. For hotel information see:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297458-d1840755-Reviews-Haimengyua…
Please use the attached form to let us know if you plan to attend, and what topic you'd like to speak on. Our IUFRO meeting will comprise the first part of the IFQRG (their usual "science" section), but I encourage you to stay for the entire IFQRG, as it will be a great way to see how science gets used by regulators in the international arena.
Eric has asked for supporting documents you'd like distributed to participants to be sent him by October 1 (eallen(a)nrcan.gov.ca<mailto:eallen@nrcan.gov.ca>). He'll post them to the IFQRG website and send you the secret code to access it. You should download the documents before you come, and if you want a hard copy to refer to during the discussions, you need to bring it with you.
Also, I need to know if you plan to attend the field trip, as the price per participant will depend on how many go. We are getting a very good price on the bus, so it should cost well below $100 USD (maybe as low as $50), including lunch.
I'm attaching a form for you to use to advise us of your intentions. The Chinese are really being helpful with the costs, so come enjoy their hospitality and make some new friends and colleagues.
I'm also attaching Eric's mailing re IFQRG. This organization gets more at incorporating science into IPPC policy. For newbies I attach a short description of the two organizations. If you have questions about either one, feel free to call or write.
You need to register with ICBI (and pay registration) if you plan to attend that Congress. (Please note their registration covers lunches and dinners during the Congress.) For the joint IUFRO/IFQRG meeting that follows, Just send the form with your talk title (if any) and planned dates of attendance to EITHER Eric or to me, and we will share the information. The organizers will collect the field trip cost in Qingdao, and there is no other registration fee.
Hope to see you in Qingdao!
Kerry Britton
PS: please forgive me if you are on both lists and got this message twice!
Dr. Kerry O. Britton
National Pathologist for
U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Research & Development
1601 N. Kent Street, RPC-4
Arlington, VA 22209 phone: 703-605-4170
FAX: 703-605-5133
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Research Entomologist vacancy at Plant and Food Research, New Zealand
by Steve Pawson
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Position Description
June 2013
Ref: 9571
POSITION: Scientist – Applied Entomology
PORTFOLIO: Bioprotection
GROUP: Applied Entomology
TEAM: Disinfestation
RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader - Disinfestation
LOCATION: Palmerston North Research Centre
TENURE: Permanent
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal:
Scientists and technical staff within the Disinfestation team, as well as members of other Plant & Food research teams involved in collaborative projects (e.g., chemists, biometricians, business managers, entomologists, postharvest physiologists)
External:
Plant & Food Research clients (e.g., MAF, forestry and horticultural industries and support organisations), collaborators in other CRIs (e.g., Scion), and overseas researchers conducting similar research.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To provide scientific leadership in the development and implementation of new disinfestation technologies for horticultural and forest products, and for a wide range of border biosecurity products and issues.
One of the team’s key responsibilities is to develop techniques for reducing the use of, and to find alternatives to, methyl bromide as a fumigant. The scientist will work alongside the team leader and business managers to understand and address fumigation issues affecting New Zealand’s perishable and durable crop export industries and to help build effective relationships with these stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Conduct and deliver high quality research in the area of quarantine treatments and disinfestation technologies with a focus on insect pests that impede the export of perishable (horticultural) and durable (forest) crops from New Zealand to overseas markets.
* Responsible for the design and implementation of research projects in the area of postharvest pest management specifically relating to the development of more environmentally-acceptable disinfestation treatments for a wide range of horticultural and forest exports, including the development of new:
* Fumigation techniques
* Pest management techniques and strategies
* Systems approaches that reduce regulatory reliance on chemical disinfestation treatments
* Methods for reducing or eliminating the use of methyl bromide
Research responsibilities include:
· Providing entomological expertise to the disinfestation team whether in the role of project leader or member of a team working on a project
· Preparing and identifying insects for tests
· Initiating and completing experimental designs and carrying out research in a timely manner
· Collecting, analysing and reporting data from experiments
· Producing quality client reports and scientific publications in refereed journals
· Delivering results from projects for commercial and government clients, involving both personal involvement in practical experimentation as well as leadership of other disinfestation team scientists and technicians
· Coordinating resource usage (facilities, equipment, materials and supplies, technical and support staff)
Leadership responsibilities include:
· Managing and supervising staff to facilitate the achievement of contractual objectives
· Managing staff development and performance
· Ensuring financial performance of contracts and meeting budget requirements
§ Contract quotes and budgets are realistically costed
§ Timelines are realistically set and managed accordingly
§ Research time within the contract is managed to achieve maximum productivity
Providing major input in the development of an upgraded, high-quality fumigation facility that will include:
· Accurate gas chromatograph (GC) measurement of fumigants, oxygen and carbon dioxide
· Sealed fumigation chambers
· Accurate delivery of fumigants to chambers
· Automated GC sampling
· Safe fumigant handling and personal monitoring systems.
Contributing to business planning by:
· Contributing to plans that determine future research priorities within the area of expertise
· Identifying and developing research and commercial objectives
· Identifying staff and resource needs to fulfil contractual requirements and obtain necessary approvals from the Team Leader
Expectations of the entomologist as a scientist include:
· To be recognised by peers and industry groups as a specialist in own field
· To senior author publications in refereed journals, book chapters, and popular articles, and to produce significant conference papers and client reports; and, if necessary, to write manuals for new products, contribute to, and secure, patents when applicable
· To be able to develop and complete large-scale projects
· To manage time and resources in an appropriate manner
· To establish networks and collaborations nationally and internationally
· To prepare research funding proposals and applications to outside agencies, and to contribute in the writing of large multi-objective programmes
· To present research results, progress reports, and expert entomological information to peers, industry, government, and the general public at meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars
· To ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and EPA / Quality Assurance directives
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Professional Knowledge and Skills:
· PhD in Entomology (preferably with three or more years of research experience)
· Proven track record in the production of high quality research and scientific publications and/or commercial reports
· An understanding of fumigants, fumigant chemistry and fumigation technologies, including the use of fumigants in the conduct of insect bioassays
· Working knowledge of applied entomology and pesticide use
· Knowledge of either plant pathology or microbiology
· Knowledge of insect/plant host relationships
· Ability to reduce large research problems into smaller, solvable studies and apply logical experimental designs
· Competent presentation, computer, data management, and statistical skills (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAS, JMP, SigmaStat)
· Superior written and oral communication skills (English)
· Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of diverse staff
· Proven project management skills and experience
· Able to work effectively either independently or as part of a team
Professional Behaviours:
The holder of this position is expected to consistently demonstrate the behaviours described in the Plant & Food Research Leadership Framework. These include:
· Personal Characteristics, which means: being generous, having courage, showing humility, being self aware, trustworthy and positive
· Personal Capability, which means: demonstrating personal expertise, problem solving, being innovative or managing innovation, having business acumen, and professional development
· Focus On Results, which means: taking responsibility for results, organising and setting standards
· Interpersonal, which means: communication, collaborating with others, building relationships, inspiring and developing people
· Leading Change, which means: having a strategic perspective or a sense of the “bigger picture”, championing or participating in change, and connecting to the outside world, or bringing in fresh ideas.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
An annual review of performance will be conducted by the Team Leader - Disinfestation.
Success in this role will be measured by:
* Demonstrated performance against the accountabilities listed above
* Ability to operate within recognised safety standards to ensure personal and team safety.
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Fwd: Proceedings IUFRO Root and Butt Rot of Forest Trees
by paolo.capretti＠unifi.it
Iufro Proceedingis
XIII Conference "Root and Butt Rot of Forest Trees"
IUFRO Working Party 7.02.01 September 4 th 10 th 2011
Firenze, - Auditorium di S. Apollonia - S. Martino di Castrozza (TN)
Palazzo Sass Maor,
Italy
Dear colleagues,
The proceedings of the XIII IUFRO Conference on "Root and Butt Rot of
Forest Trees" have been published by Florence University Press and now
are available at:
http://www.fupress.com/catalogo/xiii-conference-root-and-butt-rot-of-forest…
Free download is accessible at:
(http://www.fupress.com/archivio/pdf/2406_5851.pdf)
The hard copy of the Proceedings will be sent to the mail address of
the participants during the next month.
We hope the work will be appreciated.
Looking forward to see you in Turkey
Best regards
Paolo Capretti
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To cite this book:
"Root and Butt Rot of Forest Trees"
Capretti P., Comparini C., Garbelotto M., La Porta N., Santini A.,
(eds.). Proceeding of the XIII International Conference on Root and
Butt Root of Forest Trees. Firenze (FI) S. Martino di Castrozza (TN),
Italy, 4th 10th September 2012. University Press, Firenze, 2012. 280
pp.
ISBN 978-88-6655-352-6 (print)
ISBN 978-88-6655-353-3 (online)
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Prof. Paolo Capretti
DISPAA - Sez. Patologia vegetale ed Entomologia
Piazzale delle Cascine, 28
50144 - Firenze - Italy
Tel. office +39 055 3288275
FAX tel. +39 055 32882753
Laurea Magistrale Scienze e Tecnologie dei sistemi forestali
http://www.forestambiente-magistrale.unifi.it
Fb Laurea Magistrale Scienze e tecnologie dei sistemi forestali - Firenze
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IUFRO Joint WP 7.03.05 and 7.03.07 meeting Banff Canada September 15-19, 2013
by Bentz, Barbara -FS
Dear Colleagues,
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Updated information on conference registration, accommodations, travel and abstract submission is available at:
http://popecol.forestry.ubc.ca/iufro-altered-biotic-disturbances-in-a-warmi…
Barbara J. Bentz
Research Entomologist
USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station
860 N. 1200 East
Logan, UT 84321
435-755-3577
435-890-3186 (mobile)
bbentz(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:bbentz@fs.fed.us>
www.usu.edu/beetle
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