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
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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)
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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
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*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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Dear Colleagues,
I'm pleased to announce the call for papers, for the IUFRO conference
"Biological Invasions in Forests: Trade, Ecology & Management".
Information, registration and abstract submission is now available at
https://iufro.v2.czu.cz/en/. The conference will be held 14-18 September,
2020 at the Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, CZ. It will consist
of 2.5 days of scientific presentations and a 1 day field trip to nearby
forest areas. Registration fees are as follows:
*Normal registration* 260 € early registration, 290 € late registration
*Student registration* 210 € early registration, 250 € late registration
*Accompanying person* 100 € early registration, 120 € late registration
Early registration deadline: 30 April, 2020. Late registration deadline: 15
July, 2020.
I hope you can join us for this exciting conference.
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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 IUFRO Entomologists,
INRAE, the French Institute for research on Agronomy, food and the environment is looking for a full time, junior scientist in entomology and population biology in Avignon, southern France.
This is a permanent position.
Deadline for submitting applications is 5th March 2020.
See: https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/open-competitions/open-competions-research-scienti…
Rationale: The overarching goal of INRAE research unit ""Ecology of Mediterranean Forests"" (URFM) is the sustainable management of forests and the conservation of biodiversity. In this context, URFM studies the processes involved in the dynamics and functioning of Mediterranean forests, as well as mixed and disturbed forests, through approaches combining experimentation and modelling. Knowledge of these processes contribute to the science of ecology and is integrated into general workflows and methods to propose adaptive management solutions for these ecosystems in the context of global change.
Job description: The successful candidate will develop a project in entomology and population biology to study how Mediterranean phytophagous insects, through their biology and host use strategies, can affect the forest ecosystem. Reciprocally , you will also study how other disturbances (drought and fire) affect insect demography. Your research will be based on experimental approaches at the individual and population levels, both on the insect and its host, to specifically address plant-tree insect interactions. This will include the assessment of how climate change affects these interactions and how they can in turn affect the direct impact of climate change and disturbances on the dynamics of Mediterranean forests. For this purpose, you will benefit from the scientific and technical expertise of URFM on the study of the role of insects in the dynamics of forest dieback, with particular expertise at the interface between the functioning of insect populations and tree populations.
Contact: Thomas Boivin <thomas.boivin(a)inrae.fr><mailto:thomas.boivin@inrae.fr>, INRAE Avignon, France
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Thomas BOIVIN
INRAE
Chargé de Recherche/Research scientist
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UR629 Ecologie des Forêts Méditerranéennes
Equipe Biologie des Populations et Evolution
INRA Centre de recherches Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Domaine Saint-Paul,CS 40509
F-84914 Avignon cedex 9
Tel : (+33) 4 32 72 29 44
Web page : <https://www6.paca.inra.fr/ecologie_des_forets_mediterraneennes/Les-personne…> https://tinyurl.com/TBoivin
The 61st annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference will be held 16-19 June 2020 (Tuesday - Friday) in Lexington, Kentucky, USA!
We have chosen the Marriott Lexington City Center for our meeting. Although meeting registration is not yet open, I encourage you to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have a block of 75 rooms (Tuesday-Thursday nights) and 30 rooms (Monday night) set aside for the group until May 18, 2020, so make your reservations by this date. Don't miss out on the special pricing!
Here are the details:
Date: 16-19 June 2020
Place: Marriott Lexington City Center, 121 West Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky USA
Phone reservations: 888-236-2427. Mention that you are in the group: 61st Annual Southern Forest Work Conference Block.
or
Online reservations link:
Book your group rate for 61st Annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference<https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=15590646…>
Self-parking is available at the hotel for $8 per day plus tax.
Visit https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lexdt-lexington-marriott-city-center/ for hotel information.
Room rates are $118.00 per night plus tax for up to 4 occupants and are good for the nights of 12-21 June, 2020. Remember, this low rate is valid only until May 18, 2020, and only for the first 75 rooms (first 30 on Monday, June 15). Make your reservation right away! IMPORTANT NOTE: If you reserve your hotel room now, we will be able to determine if we need to open additional rooms at the group rate, and can ensure that everyone who needs a room gets one! Please be considerate to your fellow attendees and reserve your room as soon as possible.
Also, there are a limited number of rooms available with 2 queen-size beds (most rooms have a single king-size bed). Please choose the 2-bed option only if you need both beds due to multiple occupancy.
I hope to see you in Lexington in June!
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
USDA Forest Service SRS
2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360 USA
Voice: 318-473-7256
FAX: 318-473-7222
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