USDA Forest service Forest Health Protection Entomology Position in SW
Oregon!!
Vacancy Announcements 11-06100000-8991G-KW: Entomologist, GS-0414-13
(Merit Authority: inside federal government) and 11-06100000-8991DP-KW:
Entomologist, GS-0414-13 (Demo Authority: outside federal government) ,
have been sent to USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) and have a scheduled open
date of 06/22/2011 and close date of 07/06/2011. As of today the
announcements are accessible at
https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html or
http://www.avuecentral.com.
This position is open to US citizens only.
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Ellen Michaels Goheen
Plant Pathologist
USDA FS Forest Health Protection
SW OR Forest Insect and Disease Service Center
phone: 541 858 6126
fax: 541 858 6110
email: egoheen(a)fs.fed.us
Dear forent, forpath list, can you please send this email to your lists?
Thanks in advance,
Guillermo
Dear Colleagues and friends,
A gentle reminder that the deadline for submissions to be held in Colonia
del Sacramento, Uruguay, on 8th – 11th November, 2011 is quickly approaching
and is due to *8th July*. Deadline for the early registration is also next
*8th July*.
Please visit our webpage http://www.iufrouruguay2011.org/ for registration,
abstract submission and all information about this important Meeting taking
place in South America for the first time.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, would you need more information (
guillermoiufro2011(a)gmail.com)
Looking forward to see you all in November in Colonia del Sacramento,
Guillermo
--
Dr. Guillermo Perez
Executive coordinator
http://www.iufrouruguay2011.org
guillermoiufro2011(a)gmail.com
gperez(a)inia.org.uy
(00598) 95084223
Dear all,
Please find attached a newsletter for the IUFRO Entomology Research Group and Working Parties (7.03.XX).
It contains information about past and upcoming meetings and all sorts of other useful news.
Note the impending deadline for abstract submissions for the September 2011 meeting in Sopron, Hungary).
Best regards,
Eckehard (Ecki) Brockerhoff
Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.03.
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MSc in soil microarthropods-agroforestry plantations
We are looking for a MSc. Student (or potentially a PhD) to work on a
fully funded project looking at how soil microarthropod communities in
agroforestry and mixed-species forest plantations may be affected by
climate change.
These plantations are part of developing network of experimental sites
unique to North America where diverse tree species with varying
ecological traits are combined in an agroforestery/plantation setting
to buffer potential impacts of climate change and re-establish
biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. This project will focus on
comparisons of microarthropods (collembolan and soil mites) in root
systems with complimentary rooting depths in an effort to characterize
diversity-ecosystem function relations and the capacity for complex root
systems to
maintain microorganisms in a changing climate.
The successful candidate will have an interest in soil microarthropods
and the ecological role of these organisms in agricultural and forest
systems. No formal experience with soil microarthropods is necessary:
identification of very small soil organisms will be a major part of
this project, but training will be provided. As with any graduate
project, enthusiasm, dedication, and a willingness to learn will be
crucial. Prospective candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in
Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or some related field.
Ideally, the project will begin in September 2011.
The successful candidate will be part of the Department of Biological
Sciences at the Université du Québec à Montréal [UQAM] and the Center
for Forest Research [CFR]
(http://www.cef-cfr.ca/index.php?n=CEF.Accueil?userlang=en) The CFR
is a multi-institutional, bilingual research group funded by the
government of Quebec [FQRNT] and dedicated to the study of forest
ecology, conservation, and sustainable forest management. With more
than 50 university researchers, 10 dedicated research support staff,
and 150 graduate students, the CFR offers numerous opportunities and a
rich and dynamic academic setting for prospective students. Montreal
is a multicultural, vibrant city with 4 major universities, which
provides an ideal setting for graduate studies.
A working knowledge of English is necessary to understand the
scientific literature. Knowledge of French would also be an asset.
UQAM accepts theses in either language and CFR professionals are
available to help students write in either language.
If interested please send CV and letter of intent to
Tim Work- UQAM
work.timothy(a)uqam.ca
Dear All,
Please excuse for possible cross posting.
Ferenc Lakatos PhD
University of West-Hungary
Institute of Silviculture and Forest Protection
H-9400 Sopron, Bajcsy-Zs. u. 4.
http://emevi.emk.nyme.hu
Tel: +36-99-518160
Fax: +36-99-518676
email: flakatos(a)emk.nyme.hu
Dear all,
Attached is the outreach notice for a Project Assistant Professor
position at Education and Research Center, the University of Tokyo
Forests (Tokyo, Japan). This position will be advertised world-wide, so
please forward to any candidates that may be interested in the position.
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Naoto Kamata, Ph. D.
Professor
Director of University Forests in Chichibu, Graduate School of
Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Hinodamachi 1-1-49, Chichibu, Saitama 368-0034, JAPAN
TEL: +81-494-22-0272, FAX: +81-494-23-9620
email: kamatan(a)uf.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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A position available at Education and Research Center, the University of
Tokyo Forest, the University of Tokyo.
Job Description: Research in any fields of forest science (approximate
proportion: 50%). English editing and instruction as follows: scientific
manuscripts, oral presentations, and public relations (40%). No duty for
scheduled lectures with credits but for a weekly seminar at the
Education and Research Center, the University of Tokyo Forests and
temporal seminars (10%).
Research field: Any fields of Forest Science
Entry-level: Researcher
Rank: Full-time（Nontenured）
possible extension max. 5 years
Work area: Tokyo, Japan
Address: Education and Research Center, The University of Tokyo Forests,
Graduated School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of
Tokyo Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
(http://www.uf.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/)
Number of positions: Project Assistant Professor
Minimum Qualifications: Ph. D. Degree in Forest Science
Preferred Qualifications: Ph. D. from a University in an English-native
country. Requires English ability, preferably Japanese
Treatment: According to the guideline of the University of Tokyo
possible extension max. 5 years
Deadline for applications: 2011/07/08
Starting date: 2011/10/16
Application materials: CV (including academic and occupational careers
and a list of publications), and name, affiliation and address of
inquirers for your past works. Email these to the following address:
job.rec(a)uf.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Selection process: The selection process is a resume-based screening and
an interview. Screened candidates might be called for the interview. The
travel costs for the interview should be prepared by the candidates
Where to make contact: Professor Seiji Ishibashi, Ph. D.
(bashi(a)uf.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp) Executive manager, The University of Tokyo
Forests, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The
University of Tokyo
Post doc position: Invasive insects: adaptations, interactions and dynamics
At the Department of Ecology, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden
Species that extend their geographical range and rapidly increase in abundance are often referred to as ‘invasive species’. Causes of these invasions are not fully understood but increased movements of people and goods as well as climate change are thought to be contributing factors. Since many invasive species have shown to be threats to local biodiversity, agricultural crops and forests understanding their biology and ecology has become crucial.
Duties: For this project we seek a post doc interested to contribute to an increased understanding of the underlying biological and ecological reasons contributing to successful species invasions. Do invasive species differ from other species with respect to (1) variation in life history adaptations and (2) interactions with other species, which eventually may lead to differences in (3) population dynamics? The approaches may be several but can include comparisons between taxonomically related and functionally similar invasive and non-invasive species with respect to life history trait adaptations. The study organisms will be insects, mainly in a plant protection perspective. The successful applicant is expected to work partly in collaboration with researchers connected to the large program Future Forests (www.futureforests.se<http://www.futureforests.se> ).
Qualifications: The applicant should hold a PhD and have a strong background in insect ecology and/or entomology. Experience in working with life history adaptations and population ecology is considered to have high merit value. You must be able to work independently but also interact/collaborate with group members and colleagues. Strong written and oral English communication skills are required. The project involves national and international collaboration.
Form of employment: Temporary employment, The position is for up to two years
Extent: 100%
Starting date: By agreement
We welcome your application marked with Ref no. SLU ua 1483/2011.
Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, S-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden or registrator(a)slu.se<mailto:registrator@slu.se> no later than June 20, 2011.
Specific documents attached: The application must include your CV, list of publications, previous research accomplishments (one page), a brief description of research interests likely to be pursued within the project (one page) and names and contact information of at least two academic references.
The application should be written in English.
For more information see SLUs homepage ( http://www.slu.se/en/shortcuts/jobs-and-vacancies/ ) or contact
Christer Björkman ( Christer.Bjorkman(a)slu.se<mailto:Christer.Bjorkman@slu.se> )
Dear ALL*,*
The present message is to propose to your institution a research project
that will boost the forest development in Colombia, our country. Now days,
Colombia has 20.000 ha of *Acacia mangium* plantation whit very good
performance, to recover degraded lands, produce pulp for paper production
and solid wood production. The government is planning to increase the area
to 1´000.000 ha because all the benefits a forest plantation has to the
society.
At the moment the unique problem *A. mangium* has is the attack of some
disease that cause a sudden death. This has decreased the interest in this
specie in the public. In our previous research we have found that there are
some fungus in attacked specimens: *Fusarium*sp., *Myrothecium *sp. y *
Phomopsis* sp., that could be causing the seen problems .
We would like to hear of possibilities for financial support, and an
institution that will join us (we are working with an University in our
area). We would provide resources and also we will cover some of the
expenses, and the University will provide scientific advices, laboratories
and equipment. We will really appreciate your help contacting the right
institution and personnel if your institution is not interested.
Regards, John Pulgarin
--
*John Alexander Pulgarín D*.
Ingeniero Forestal. MSc. Entomología
*Reforestadora Cacerí S.A.*
www.caceri.com/
j.pulgarin(a)caceri.com
Cel: (57) 321 830 8223
Tel: (57) (4) 511 2877
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION: Dartmouth College and U.S. Forest Service
CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST PEST DYNAMICS
A post-doctoral position is available to investigate climatic effects on regional forest insect outbreak dynamics. Climate change is having simultaneous impacts on the potential yield of forests (via effects on tree growth and species distribution) and on biotic disturbance regimes in forests (via effects on insect pest populations). Our ability to adaptively manage forest ecosystems is presently limited due to inadequate knowledge of the linkages between climate, forest landscapes and forest pest population dynamics. The project will address this general problem through studies of North American pest species thought to be influenced by climate change (e.g., Dendroctonus bark beetles and Hemlock woolly adelgid). The post-doctoral scientist, working with the other investigators, will assemble and coordinate work groups with appropriate expertise and lead the development of resulting papers. The objective is to provide a foundational set of scenarios linking climate predictions with process-based models of forest pest dynamics and associated forest management options. This will build capacity for evaluating socio-economic impacts of climatic effects on forest pest dynamics under alternative management scenarios.
We seek applicants with skills and interest in forest ecology, population dynamics, climate, ecosystem science, and/or natural resource economics. The position requires facility with modeling, programming, data management, and data analysis. Experience with work groups and multi-disciplinary science is a plus.
To apply, please send curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to Matt Ayres (Matt.Ayres(a)Dartmouth.edu) Review of applications will begin 1 June.
INVESTIGATORS
Matthew P. Ayres, Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~mpayres/
Barbara Bentz, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Logan, Utah
http://www.fs.fed.us/rmrs/profiles/?last=Bentz&first=Barbara+J
Thomas P. Holmes, Southern Research Station, Research Triangle Park, NC
http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/sustain/people/holmes.htm
Andrew Liebhold, Northern Research Station, Morgantown, West Virginia
http://nrs.fs.fed.us/people/aliebhold
