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*USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Lansing, MI *
*note: you must be a US citizen to be eligible for this position*
*Job Title: *Research Entomologist
*Series and Grade: *GS-0414-11/12
*Salary Range: *MI $55,204 - $66,167
*Location (Duty Station): *Lansing, MI
*Number of Positions: *1 position is available
*Duties: *The selected person will be responsible for developing and
maintaining a comprehensive research program that focuses on understanding
and quantifying invasive species biology, ecology, interactions and impacts
on host species and natural enemies, and developing and evaluating
sustainable management strategies that restore ecosystem functions. The
research will involve:
· Laboratory- and field-based research in the United States and in
countries where invasive species are native or naturalized.
· Studies on established species such as emerald ash borer (*Agrilus
planipennis*), spotted lanternfly (*Lycorma delicatula*), hemlock woolly
adelgid (*Adelges tsugae*), beech bark scale (*Cryplococcus fagisuga*),
gypsy moth (*Lymantria dispar*); invasive species currently threatening
forest ecosystems in the United States such as Asian longhorned beetle
(*Anoplophora
glabripennis*); and species at high risk of becoming invasive such as *Agrilus
fleischeri* that attacks and kills non-native poplar species in China.
· The primary research focus will be on emerald ash borer (EAB)
biological control including evaluating the biology of introduced and
native parasitoid species; the effects of natural enemies and other
mortality factors on EAB population dynamics using life table analyses; the
impacts of EAB and biocontrol on the survival, health, and regeneration of
ash species (*Fraxinus* spp.), and changes in forest structure and species
composition.
*Duty Station: *Lansing, MI, Forestry Sciences Laboratory on the campus of
Michigan State University.
Community:
*Lansing, MI *is the state capital and located in south-central Michigan
with many cultural amenities and community services normally associated
with larger cities. The laboratory is located on the campus of Michigan
State University. Outdoor recreation activities abound with several local
and state parks nearby. Lansing is within 1-2 hours from Lake Michigan,
Lake Huron, Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids, and about 4 hours from
Chicago, IL.
Vacancy Announcement
The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted in the near
future on the U.S. Government's official website for employment
opportunities at *www.usajobs.gov*. <http://www.usajobs.gov/> All persons
indicating an interest in applying for this position will be notified when
the position is posted. Those who wish to be considered for this position
must apply to the vacancy announcement and upload all required
documentation, including transcripts and eligibility for special authority
hiring, as appropriate. All applicants who have applied to the announcement
and are found to be qualified
and in the quality group will be referred for consideration.
*Contacts: *If you have questions or wish to be sent notice of the vacancy
announcement posting, please contact Dr. Therese M. Poland, USDA Forest
Service, Northern Research Station, 3101 Technology Blvd., Ste. F, Lansing,
MI 48910, therese.poland(a)usda.gov, <therese.poland(a)usda.gov>517-884-8062
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply
to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means
for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape,
etc.) Should contact USDA's TARGET CENTER at (202) 720-2600 (voice and
TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office
of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and
TDD). The USDA Forest Service provides reasonable accommodations to
applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact
person or office identified earlier in this announcement for assistance.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Dear Colleague,
The economic impact of IAS has been documented for relatively few species and countries in Africa. Consequently, there are major gaps in data for both the species for which estimates have been made, and countries in which no or few data have been collected. Filling these gaps is important, because this figure will be of use to policy makers to prioritise work to prevent, manage and control invasive species, and allow countries to mitigate the economic impact of IAS.
CABI (www.cabi.org<http://www.cabi.org>) is currently undertaking a project to estimate the cost of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to Africa. We are looking for costs incurred for single species or by a sector of the economy, such as agriculture, forestry, livestock keeping or aquaculture. As well as collating more obvious costs, such as those incurred through yield loss or the costs of management, we would also like to collate less obvious costs incurred, such as reduction in recreational revenue or a reduction in the number of animals that a piece of land can sustain.
We hope that you are able to assist us with gathering information on the species of your expertise and would greatly appreciate your assistance with the survey. You can access and submit the survey using the following link:
Link to Survey to estimate the cost of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to Africa<https://innsafrica.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/estimating-the-cost-of-invasive-alie…>
If you would like assistance to go through the survey, you can contact Adewale Ogunmodede A.Ogunmodede(a)cabi.org<mailto:A.Ogunmodede@cabi.org> to arrange a phone call or zoom meeting to introduce you to the survey and take you through the sections of relevance.
The survey will close on 30 June.
We look forward to hearing back from you. Your expert input into this survey is greatly valued.
Regards,
René Eschen.
On behalf of:
Dr Bryony Taylor
Senior Scientist
CABI
This study is being conducted by CABI’s Action on Invasives programme, with funding support from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Netherlands Department for International Cooperation (DGIS)
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Dear Colleagues,
After carefully considering the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and
associated limits on international travel, we have postponed the IUFRO
conference in Prague, originally scheduled for September, 2020. The new
dates for the conference are 31 May - 4 June, 2021. Individuals who have
already registered will have the option of either retaining their
registration or receiving a refund. Registration for the conference has
been suspended but we anticipate re-opening registration in September.
Please check back at https://iufro.v2.czu.cz/en/ for additional
information.
Thank you for your continued interest in the conference from the members of
the scientific organizing committee:
Andrew Liebhold
Rene Eschen
Jose Shibu
Jean-Noel Candau
Victoria Lantschner
Etsuko Kagaya
Sankaran Kavileveettil
Etsuko Kagaya
Daizy Batish
Natalia Kirichenko
Lidia Sukovata Lidia
Andrew Liebhold http://sandyliebhold.com
Northern Research Station 304-285-1512
USDA Forest Service 304-285-1505 FAX
180 Canfield St. 724-317-8668 mobile
Morgantown, WV 26505 USA
Dear colleagues,
This note is just to share with you an update on the IUFRO conference,
““Biological invasions in forests: Trade, ecology and management”, 14-18
September, 2020, Prague, Czech Republic. We are closely monitoring the
COVID-19 pandemic and, in particular monitoring anticipated impacts on
international travel. At this point, we still expect that travel to Prague
will be permitted and safe by mid-September. However, we acknowledge
considerable uncertainty and are prepared to postpone the conference if
necessary. We plan to re-evaluate the situation in mid-May.
Information about the conference is available at https://iufro.v2.czu.cz/en/
We are extending the deadline for early registration to 1 July and the date
for final registration to 15 August. We will continue to review the
situation and provide updated information at this web site.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
-Sandy
Andrew Liebhold http://sandyliebhold.com
Northern Research Station 304-285-1512
USDA Forest Service 304-285-1505 FAX
180 Canfield St. 724-317-8668 mobile
Morgantown, WV 26505 USA
Dear forpath and forent colleagues,
As Specialty Chief Editors, Kimberly Wallin and I would like to warmly invite you to submit appropriate manuscripts to section ‘Pests, Pathogens and Invasions’ of Frontiers in Forests and Global Change: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/forests-and-global-change/sections/pes…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.frontiersin.org/journals/forests-and…>.
We have a terrific editorial board and look forward to your contributions!
Let us know if you have any questions.
Enrico and Kimberly
[The Ohio State University]
Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello
Professor
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences 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> / https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/pierluigi-enrico-bonello
Pronouns: he/him/his
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the organization of a summer school in the
framework of the NFZ-forestnet (Nancy-Freiburg-Zurich) on the topic
"Emerging pests and diseases in temperate forests" which will take place
at INRAE Champenoux, near Nancy, North-East France, from 6 to 10 July,
2020. The summer school is mainly intended for PhD students, but also
young researchers, and Master's students interested in understanding the
biology and the epidemiology of emerging pests and diseases in temperate
forests, and gaining insight into the consequences for forest management.
More information and the program are available at :
https://workshop.inrae.fr/nfz-summerschool/. The registration of
participants is now open and candidate participants should register
until May 1, 2020. Registration is free, but participants will cover
their own travel and accommodation costs.
The scientific committee decided so far to maintain the summer school
despite the current Covid-19 crisis, as we hope that the situation will
be settled by then. In case the situation is still complicated for
traveling abroad, we will make our final decision whether to maintain or
to postpone it by June 1, 2020.
Please help us disseminating this announcement to potentially interested
students.
Take care of yourself.
Best regards,
Pascal Frey, Benoit Marçais, Christelle Robinet and Valentin Queloz
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*Dr. Christelle ROBINET*
Directrice de Recherche
INRAE Val de Loire, site d'Orléans
Unité de Recherche Zoologie Forestière (URZF)
2163 Avenue de la Pomme de Pin - CS 40001 - Ardon
45075 Orléans cedex 2
FRANCE
Tel: (+33) 02.38.41.80.38
Fax: (+33) 02.38.41.78.79
E-mail: christelle.robinet(a)inrae.fr <mailto:christelle.robinet@inrae.fr>
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christelle_Robinet
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REMINDER: Research scientist permanent position - "Emerging diseases in forests" - INRAE Nancy
Date :
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De :
Pascal Frey <mailto:pascal.frey@inrae.fr> <pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr>
Pour :
IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH <mailto:rg70200-forpath@lists.iufro.org> <rg70200-forpath(a)lists.iufro.org>
Dear colleagues,
You have 6 days left to apply for our research scientist permanent position (Ingénieur de Recherches) for monitoring the risks of disease emergence in forest.
The INRAE 2020 recruitment campaign is still on schedule: deadline for applications is 26 March 2020, written and oral admission tests in May-June 2020.
Take care of yourself and your loved ones in this terrible period and above all #StayHome!
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
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Research scientist permanent position - "Emerging diseases in forests" - INRAE Nancy
Date :
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:06:12 +0100
De :
Pascal Frey <mailto:pascal.frey@inrae.fr> <pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr>
Pour :
IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH <mailto:rg70200-forpath@lists.iufro.org> <rg70200-forpath(a)lists.iufro.org>
Dear colleagues,
A research scientist permanent position (Ingénieur de Recherches) for monitoring the risks of disease emergence in forests is open in our IAM Department at INRAE Nancy.
The person recruited will be in charge of developing innovative epidemiological monitoring methods for the early detection of new tree diseases in the natural environment, monitoring their emergence and assessing their impact on ecosystems.
You will find the description of the position (in English) here: https://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?p=10183
You will find all the information related to the application process (in French) here: https://jobs.inrae.fr/concours/concours-externes-ingenieurs-cadres-technici…
Closing date for application: March 26, 2020
Please forward this announcement to potentially interested candidates.
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
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INRA and IRSTEA merged on 1st January 2020 to create INRAE
New email address: pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr
Dr Pascal FREY
INRAE, University of Lorraine
Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions
Ecology of Forest Pathogenic Fungi team
UMR1136 IAM
F-54280 Champenoux
FRANCE
Phone: 33 383 394 056
Mobile: 33 6 31 45 94 07
E-mail: pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr
https://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?page_id=731
Twitter: @pascal_frey
Dear all,
See below for information about this exciting vacancy in Forest Entomology in New Zealand. Additional information on the position description and how to apply can be obtained at https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/9nhT8/Senior-Scientis…
Senior Scientist, Forest Entomology - Scion
[https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/blob/?bm=glry&id=0dbdprxjf6lijdqv8qol…]
The Scion Forest Protection team is currently looking for a Senior Forest Entomologist. This exciting role will undertake fundamental and applied research to protect New Zealand plantation forests from entomological threats both now and into the future.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and lead research programmes that focus on the biology and ecology of forest insects and strategies for mitigating the impact of current and potential future pests.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead innovative research via laboratory and field trials related to either general forest entomology or more specifically forest insect risk assessment, insect functional ecology, surveillance, or long-term pest management.
* Develop new and original research programmes and ideas with the Research Leader and Forest Protection team.
* Demonstrate science impact by disseminating research findings through scientific publications and presentations at national and international events.
* Generate collaboration within and across the research sub-portfolio project teams towards successful deliverables.
* Depending on the skills and experience of the candidate there is the potential to lead and manage staff in an area of research speciality.
* Create a team culture of high-performance excellence and be a role model of the Scion values.
An ideal candidate will bring:
* A PhD in entomology or invertebrate biology with more than 10 years proven experience in planted or natural forest systems, biodiversity, community ecology, or forest biosecurity.
* International experience and networks in the relevant research areas.
* Proven leadership and experience in the design of high quality science programmes.
* A proven track record in publishing high quality science publications.
* A great communicator that is skilled talking to groups and individuals, including conference presentations, external stakeholders and industry as well as Science Leaders, Research Leaders, General Managers and team members.
* Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all sources for answers; can see hidden problems; provides honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
* Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn't defensive; and is receptive to talking about shortcomings.
* Expert knowledge of NZ's science system and experience in working with the commercial forestry sector and biosecurity system and their end-users and clients is desirable.
* Confidence in experimental design, as well as analysis and visualisation of data for publication using R, SAS or similar is preferable.
Scion specialises in research, science and technology development that applies to forest ecosystems and forest growing, wood products and wood-derived materials. We lead planted forest research, new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the establishment of a broader based circular bio-economy. Scion's Forest Protection team plays a key role as we strive to protect NZ's plantation and urban forests from the challenges of insects, diseases, and fire.
Stephen Pawson, PhD
Research Leader Entomology
Scion
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From: Pascal Frey
Sent: Friday, 06. March 2020 16:26
To: IUFRO Division 7 List
Subject: Research scientist permanent position - "Emerging diseases in forests" - INRAE Nancy
Dear colleagues,
A research scientist permanent position (Ingénieur de Recherches) for monitoring the risks of disease emergence in forests is open in our IAM Department at INRAE Nancy.
The person recruited will be in charge of developing innovative epidemiological monitoring methods for the early detection of new tree diseases in the natural environment, monitoring their emergence and assessing their impact on ecosystems.
You will find the description of the position (in English) here:
https://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?p=10183
You will find all the information related to the application process (in
French) here:
https://jobs.inrae.fr/concours/concours-externes-ingenieurs-cadres-technici…
Closing date for application: March 26, 2020
Please forward this announcement to potentially interested candidates.
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
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INRA and IRSTEA merged on 1st January 2020 to create INRAE New email address: pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr
Dr Pascal FREY
INRAE, University of Lorraine
Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions Ecology of Forest Pathogenic Fungi team
UMR1136 IAM
F-54280 Champenoux
FRANCE
Phone: 33 383 394 056
Mobile: 33 6 31 45 94 07
E-mail: pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr
https://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?page_id=731
Twitter: @pascal_frey
Good day,
Attached please find an advert for 2 MSc positions at the Forestry and
Agricultural BIotechnology Institute (FABI), the University of Pretoria,
focusing on the use of CRISPR/Cas9 for insect pest control. Please
circulate to any interested individuals. Further details are available in
the attachment.
Kind regards,
Gudrun
*__________________________________________________________*
*Gudrun Dittrich-Schröder (PhD)Post-Doctoral Fellow*
*Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) & Department of
Zoology and EntomologyUniversity of Pretoria, Cnr of Lynwood and University
Roads, Hatfield, 0083, Pretoria, South AfricaUniversity of Pretoria,
Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028, Pretoria, South
Africahttp://www.fabinet.up.ac.za <http://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/>*
*Tel: +27 12420 6753 (W)Mobile: +27 82418 9194Fax:
+27 12420 3960*
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