Please spread this advertisement in your networks and to suitable PhD candidates!
PhD position: Below and aboveground interactions affecting tree susceptibility to bark beetle attack
The PhD position is available at the department to investigate the mechanisms behind tree drought responses and insect resistance. Spruce trees form symbiotic associations with ectomycorrhizal fungi that may be critically important at times of water stress as mycorrhiza improve the ability of their tree hosts to resist, tolerate, and recover from drought. The aim of this PhD position is to investigate the relationship between soil moisture conditions, mycorrhizal colonisation and community composition, and spruce resistance against European spruce bark beetle attack. The project will use a simulated drought event, combining field studies, laboratory experiments and molecular techniques. The project will strive to contribute to development of existing ecological theory and advance our understanding of ecological interactions, and we aim to produce knowledge that can be used in decision-making.
As PhD student you will have good opportunities to develop international networks as well as contacts with stakeholders. We offer a vibrant research environment at the Department of Ecology with a well-structured PhD education. If you find the project interesting, do not hesitate to apply. Please elaborate on your motivation for applying in your application letter.
Deadline 25 May 2023 - apply via the online application form (applications via email will not be considered)
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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Hola todos/todas/hello everyone
Please help me share this job advertisement linked below- we are seeking a
highly organized person with a forest health background to lead a citizen
scientist monitoring program with sentinel trees in the urban forest of
Buenos Aires, Argentina. A brief description below:
https://usfsipsentinelnetwork.github.io/Caba_ICBUGS_aviso_de_empleo_USFS.htm
Por favor, me puedes ayudar en compartir y publicitar este aviso de empleo
del responsable del proyecto red ICBUGS en Buenos Aires, Argentina- por
favor en sus redes y bolsas de trabajo.
Los Programas Internacionales del Servicio Forestal del Departamento de
Agricultura (USFS-IP) apoyan investigaciones en varias temáticas como, por
ejemplo: sanidad forestal y especies invasoras, manejo sustentable de
plagas forestales, fauna y migración y conservación, y participación
comunitaria a nivel mundial. USFS-IP busca un(a) Responsable de Proyecto de
investigación focalizado en sanidad forestal de arbolado urbano en la
ciudad de Buenos Aires, para la Red Internacional de Biólogos de la
Comunidad en Jardines Urbanos Centinela (ICBUGS) en asociación con el
Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (GCABA), el Instituto
Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Consejo Nacional de
Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), el Jardín Botánico Carlos
Thays (JBCT), la Universidad Nacional de Luján (UNLu), la Universidad de
Buenos Aires (UBA) y The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
USFS-IP contratará un(a) Responsable de Proyecto para coordinar, liderar y
apoyar la implementación de un programa de monitoreo de la sanidad forestal
en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), con un enfoque
biológico/ecológico y de ciencia ciudadana.
Considerando lo anterior se inicia la convocatoria para contratar a un(a)
profesional para desarrollarse como Responsable de Proyecto.
Los aplicantes interesados deberan enviar lo siguiente a
geoffreywilliamsfs640(a)gmail.com
antes de 9 Junio 2023, 2400h Argentina:
1) Carta de presentación
2) CV breve (3 pgs max)
3) Nombres y contactos de 3 referentes
Gracias a todos!
Best,
*Geoff Williams, PhD International Sentinel Network Coordinator*
*Forest Service *
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Dear All,
The deadline for submission of nomination materials for IUFRO awards is May 15, 2023. The specific awards are:
The Scientific Achievement Award: Up to ten awards. In recognition of distinguished individual scientific achievements within the fields of research covered by IUFRO.
Outstanding Doctoral Research Award: One per IUFRO division. To recognize path-breaking doctoral dissertations completed in the period 2018-2023 within the fields of research covered by IUFRO.
IUFRO Student Award for Excellence in Forest Science: One per IUFRO division. Recognizes outstanding individual achievements in forest science made by Masters degree students (or equivalent) completed in the period 2018-2023, in order to encourage their further work within the fields of research covered by IUFRO.
Best Poster Award: recognizes distinguished poster presentations during the IUFRO World Congress by under-graduate students, graduate students, and individuals who completed their graduate degrees up to 7 years prior to the congress. For this award, the corresponding author of the poster indicates consideration for the award during the abstract submission process.
IUFRO World Congress Host Scientific Award: honours one or more truly outstanding scientists from the congress host country who has elevated the profile of forest science and research.
Further information on the awards, who is eligible to prepare nominations for consideration, and nomination forms can be found here:
https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/events/iwc24/iwc24-awards-call-for…
You are encouraged to consider nominating colleagues and the honours and awards committee looks forward to receiving the nomination materials.
Best regards, Tod
Tod Ramsfield, PhD
Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health
Research Scientist Forest Pathology, Canadian Forest Service
Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada
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Chercheur, Pathologie forestière, Service canadien des forêts
Ressources naturelles Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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For everyone who works on topics related to biosecurity risks associated with tree seeds, we are inviting you to submit an abstract for oral/poster presentation at IUFRO 2024 World Congress (Stockholm, Sweden, June 23-29, 2024; https://iufro2024.com/).
Session title: The biosecurity risks of international movement of tree seeds
Session number: T1.32
Session organizers: Iva Franić (SLU, Sweden), Ana Perez-Sierra (Forest Research, UK), Marie-Anne Auger-Rozenberg (URZF INRAE, France), Thomas Boivin (URFM INRAE, France), Michelle Cleary (SLU, Sweden), David Kolotelo (BC Provincial Tree Seed Centre, Canada), Olle Rosenberg (Skogforsk, Sweden)
Session Description: Tree seeds have been considered as a minor introduction pathway for pests (i.e., insects and fungi) in comparison with seedlings. Consequently, tree seeds are often exempt from the existing restrictions that aim to mitigate the risk of pest introductions, although the regulations vary across countries. Tree seeds have shown to carry pests that may pose immense danger to natural forests and nursery stock with consequences to forest biodiversity and state’s economy. Some tree seed pests may be biologically predisposed as good invaders because they can stay dormant for long periods of time while showing no signs of presence in seeds and thus easily stay unnoticed during inspections. This however might differ between insects and fungi, and between pests specialized on angiosperm and gymnosperm hosts. Although the risks of pest introductions via seed movements seem to be significant, there is a lack of knowledge required for a proper risk assessment, especially when considering the changes in the global trade volumes, routes as well as the impacts of climate change. This session aims at gathering contributions from entomologists, phytopathologists and other seed specialists working with gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds that might help to improve the assessment of the biosecurity risks associated with seed trade. More specifically, we aim at covering topics related to: volumes and directions of international tree seed movements, international legislation for tree seed exchange, the diversity of tree seed pests, tools and methods for their detection, as well as the topics related to different aspects of the ecology of tree seed pests that might be relevant for their introduction, establishment and spread/impact in times of global change.
Abstracts can be submitted at https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/ until June 2, 2023.
We are looking forward to receiving your abstracts and meeting you in Stockholm!
Kind regards,
Session organizers.
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Dear Colleagues,
We would like to inform you about the following technical session at the IUFRO Congress in Stockholm, 2024:
"Biology, ecology and management of pest and pathogen invasions in forests: a global perspective"
Invasive alien tree pests (including insects and pathogens) are increasingly introduced directly or indirectly by humans into places out of their natural range of distribution, where they can become established and spread and have a detrimental impact on local ecosystems. Given the increasing global demand for forest products that relies on healthy and productive forests, the need to limit the potential movement of pests, and to contain and control new pest incursions through improved biosecurity systems is one of the most pressing phytosanitary issues in the world today. Key to successful control and management of new invasions is their early detection and rapid on-the-ground response by relevant agencies, which can be severely challenged by lack of adequate resources, preparation, and technological tools. Yet, several technologies are now mature for development of need-driven, practical scale biosecurity toolkits. Increased knowledge of pest biology and ecology, and the intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing their spread, is needed to make informed decisions about mitigation measures to reduce economic and ecological impacts. Capacity building activities delivered by nations with a more-developed biosecurity system are becoming increasingly valuable for early detection of invasives. This session will cover and welcome a broad range of topics related to biosecurity, invasion biology, international regulations that limit the spread of forest pests and the management of incursions of pests, including: rapid and portable molecular tools, eDNA methods for monitoring populations, smart trapping, AI recognition systems, sentinel plantings, phytosanitary programs and treatments, surveillance tools, biological control, and use of tree resistance breeding to avoid impacts. A global perspective will be brought by discussions of the regulatory context of international trade of forest products, the science that underpins this regulatory context, and by showcasing a variety of biological invasions of pests from around the world, including case studies of preparedness and pest incursion response.
The session includes short and long talks and posters. The deadline for submission is 2 June 2023: https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstract.
We hope you will consider to contribute to this session!
Kind regards,
Michelle Cleary, Alberto Santini, Ecki Brockerhoff, and Chris Howard
Dr. Michelle Cleary
Forest Pathologist, Associate Professor (Docent)
Senior Lecturer in Forest Pathology
Deputy Head of the Department for Research
Vice-Director of the Centre for Excellence on Fast-growing Broadleaves (TREES FOR ME)
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Dear Colleagues,
We would like to invite you to submit abstracts to our technical session for the IUFRO Congress in Stockholm, 2024:
“Improving biosecurity measures to better protect forests”
Alien forest pests and pathogens continue to be spread globally through increased globalization and international trade. When established they can have devastating impacts on native, urban and commercial forests. In this session we discuss control and management tools to minimise the impacts of non native invasive pests and pathogens, as well as highlight new and emerging risks, and the threats they pose to forest ecosystems. Emerging risks include those where abiotic factors such as climate change may provide a changing environment conducive to insect and disease outbreaks.
The session includes 15-minute talks and posters; submissions are now open: https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstract. Abstracts will be accepted until 2 June 2023.
We look forward to receiving your submissions to this session.
Kind regards,
Beccy, Julio, Barbara and Hervé, session organisers.
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Ngā Rākau Taketake Leader, Biological Heritage National Science Challenge
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Dear Forest-entoids: My pathologist colleague Michelle Cleary asked me to
post this message below about her IUFRO Congress Session on our list.
-Sandy Liebhold
For everyone who works on topics related to biosecurity risks associated
with tree seeds, we are inviting you to *submit** an abstract*
for oral/poster presentation at *IUFRO 2024 World Congress*
(Stockholm, Sweden,
June 23-29, 2024; https://iufro2024.com/).
*Session title*: The biosecurity risks of international movement of tree
seeds
*Session number*: T1.32
*Session organizers*: Iva Franić (SLU, Sweden), Ana Perez-Sierra (Forest
Research, UK), Marie-Anne Auger-Rozenberg (URZF INRAE, France), Thomas
Boivin (URFM INRAE, France), Michelle Cleary (SLU, Sweden), David Kolotelo
(BC Provincial Tree Seed Centre, Canada), Olle Rosenberg (Skogforsk, Sweden)
*Session Description:* Tree seeds have been considered as a minor
introduction pathway for pests (i.e., insects and fungi) in comparison with
seedlings. Consequently, tree seeds are often exempt from the existing
restrictions that aim to mitigate the risk of pest introductions, although
the regulations vary across countries. Tree seeds have shown to carry pests
that may pose immense danger to natural forests and nursery stock with
consequences to forest biodiversity and state’s economy. Some tree seed
pests may be biologically predisposed as good invaders because they can
stay dormant for long periods of time while showing no signs of presence in
seeds and thus easily stay unnoticed during inspections. This however might
differ between insects and fungi, and between pests specialized on
angiosperm and gymnosperm hosts. Although the risks of pest introductions
via seed movements seem to be significant, there is a lack of knowledge
required for a proper risk assessment, especially when considering the
changes in the global trade volumes, routes as well as the impacts of
climate change. This session aims at gathering contributions from
entomologists, phytopathologists and other seed specialists working with
gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds that might help to improve the assessment
of the biosecurity risks associated with seed trade. More specifically, we
aim at covering topics related to: volumes and directions of international
tree seed movements, international legislation for tree seed exchange, the
diversity of tree seed pests, tools and methods for their detection, as
well as the topics related to different aspects of the ecology of tree seed
pests that might be relevant for their introduction, establishment and
spread/impact in times of global change.
*Abstracts can be submitted at *
*https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/*
<https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/>* until June 2, 2023.*
We are looking forward to receiving your abstracts and meeting you in
Stockholm!
Kind regards,
Session organizers.
Dear FORENT/FORPATH:
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to examine the long-term consequences of nonnative insects and pathogens on carbon storage capacity of North American forests and on the genetics of host trees. This project develops and expands novel analytical approaches to leverage data from the US Forest Inventory and Analysis program (among other data sources) to examine regional trends in tree demography associated with invasions by various non-native forest insects and pathogens affecting the nation's forests.
Applicants should have:
- a PhD degree in hand by the start date, preferably August 2023
- strong statistical, analytical, and data-wrangling skills
- experience working with large datasets and/or at large spatial scales
- demonstrated programming ability (i.e., R, python, or other languages)
- experience with SQL is preferred but not required
- evidence of a growing publication record consistent with the candidate's career stage
An interest in tree genetics and evolution is preferred but not required. Other attributes that are highly valued include creativity, flexibility, and a passion for inquiry.
Salary is competitive and funded for two years.
This project is a collaborative effort between the Garnas lab at the University of New Hampshire, the Fearer lab at Virginia Tech (coming soon), and researchers from Purdue University and the United States Forest Service. There is a possibility of remote work for this position, though willingness to relocate to Virginia or New Hampshire is preferred. Please indicate your preference in a cover letter.
Apply here: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55010
Questions can be addressed to garnaslab.recruiting(a)unh.edu<mailto:garnaslab.recruiting@unh.edu>.
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Jeff Garnas
Associate Professor, Forest Ecosystem Health
Natural Resources and the Environment
University of New Hampshire
603-862-2094
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