Dear Colleagues--
Please see below for an advertisement for a postdoctoral scientist.
Thanks,
Jeff Hicke
Postdoctoral Scientist Opportunity
Carbon Cycle Modeling of Bark Beetle Outbreaks
University of Idaho/NCAR
The University of Idaho seeks a postdoctoral scientist to utilize land
surface modeling to quantify carbon budgets following bark beetle
outbreak disturbances. This DOE NICCR-funded project will incorporate
beetle outbreaks into the NCAR Community Land Model; assess effects of
recent outbreaks on the carbon cycle of the western United States; and
predict future patterns based on climate change projections. The ideal
candidate will have a strong quantitative background in
biogeochemistry, ecology, biology, entomology, geography, or a related
field, with experience in land surface or process modeling of the
carbon cycle and computer programming. The successful candidate will
have the opportunity to visit NCAR during extended periods. The grant
funding is pending but expected start date is April 2009. Funding is
for two years at $40,000-45,000 depending on experience. The UI
offers a competitive benefits package and is located near outstanding
outdoor recreational opportunities. To be considered, complete the
online application including a letter of research interests,
curriculum vitae, and letters from three references. Review of
applications will begin March 30, 2009 and will continue until a
suitable applicant is identified. For more details and to apply, visit www.hr.uidaho.edu
, Announcement #12508018318. Contact Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke(a)uidaho.edu
; 208-885-6240) for more information. AA/EOE
--
Jeffrey Hicke
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
University of Idaho
McClure Hall Room 305D
Mailing Address:
Geography
University of Idaho
PO Box 443021
Moscow, ID 83844-3021
Phone: 208-885-6240
Fax: 208-885-2855
jhicke(a)uidaho.edu
www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
The 52nd annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference will be 28-31 July
2009 in Gulfport, Mississippi USA. The meeting starts on a Tuesday this
year to avoid the need for Sunday travel.
We have chosen the Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront as our
meeting hotel. Although we soon will be updating the SFIWC website (
http://sfiwc.org) with this year's registration form, I encourage you to
make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have a block of 90
rooms set aside for the group until June 30, so make your reservations by
this date. Don't miss out on the special pricing!
Here are the details:
Date: 28-31 July 2009
Place: Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront, 1600 E. Beach Blvd.,
Gulfport, Mississippi USA
Phone reservation: 228-864-4310. Ask for the "Southern Forest Insect Work
Conference" group rate.
Parking is FREE.
Visit http://www.marriott.com/gptcy for hotel information.
Room rates are $80.00 USD per night plus tax. Remember, this low rate is
valid only until June 30, and only for the first 90 rooms (first 30 on
Monday, July 27). Make your reservation right away!
And an update on the 2009 SFIWC Program from John Nowak (Program
Chairman):
I would like to receive ideas for concurrent session topics with either
volunteers for moderators or suggestions for moderators. I am also
looking for 2 willing graduate students to contact me in regards to
planning and moderating the student session which will run on Wednesday
afternoon. And lastly, we need someone to lead the task of gathering the
poster session submissions. I would like to have feedback by Feb. 21, if
possible. I would like to humbly remind people that the program is only
as good as the input from the conference participants. Therefore, I hope
that people will give some thoughtful consideration to submitting session
ideas that will lead to vigorous and interesting discussions. Please send
your responses to John Nowak at jnowak(a)fs.fed.us or 828-257-4326.
Hope to see you in Gulfport on July 28!
- Will
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
E-mail: williamshepherd(a)fs.fed.us
SFIWC website: http://sfiwc.org
Supervisory GS?14/15 Research Entomologist/Ecologist/Pathologist
414/408/434
Location: Athens, GA, or Starkville, MS, or Pineville, LA.
The Southern Research Station announces the opening of a vacancy for a
GS14/15 Research Scientist. The scientist will serve as a supervisory
research entomologist, pathologist or ecologist (invasive plants) within
SRS-4552: Insects, Diseases, and Invasive Plants.
To apply for this position, visit usajobs.gov and past the appropriate
position number into the search box:
Internal applicants: TA09-SRS-IDIP-0054G (R-EB)
External applicants: TA09-SRS-IDIP-0054DP (R-EB)
SRS-4552 is comprised of three primary teams based in Athens, GA;
Starkville, MS; and Pineville, LA: (1) Southern Pine Beetle and Invasive
Insects; (2) Termites and Wood-Destroying Insects; (3) Diseases and
Invasive Plants.
The scientist will be responsible for conceiving, planning, organizing,
designing, implementing, interpreting, and reporting personal research.
At the discretion of the Station Director, the scientist may also serve as
Project Leader for the unit. In this capacity, the scientist will be
responsible for the unit?s: research direction, budget, performance
evaluations, writing and executing cooperative agreements, and possibly
obtaining funding (internal and/or external), to carry out the unit
mission. The scientist may supervise several unit scientists,
technicians, and administrative support, and will be supervised by an
Assistant Director for Research.
Successful applicant can choose from one of the following duty stations:
Athens, GA: Unit is located on the campus of the University of Georgia,
in a metropolitan area with a population of over 100,000. Athens is a
vibrant city, a college town and event destination. The city offers a
unique blend of Southern heritage and contemporary entertainment.
Atlanta?s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, is 1.5 hours by
automobile.
Starkville, MS: Unit is located on the campus of Mississippi State
University. A college town for more than a century, Starkville is a city
with small town friendliness and high-quality educational, cultural and
recreational opportunities. Located in Northeast Mississippi, some 30
miles west of the AL State Line and 115 miles south of the TN State line,
Mississippi State University is the largest university in the state. The
location is served by Golden Triangle Regional Airport.
Pineville, LA: Unit is located at the Alexandria Forestry Center, a
unique field situation with all three branches of the Forest Service
(National Forest System, Forest Health, and Research) located together.
The Center is a fully equipped laboratory complex located just across the
Red River from Alexandria in the geographic center of the state.
Pineville-Alexandria is a full-service community with a population of
60,000 and two 4 year colleges. The location is served by Alexandria
international airport (AEX) with connections to Atlanta, Memphis, Houston
and Dallas.
For more information on this position, contact Assistant Director of
Research, Kier Klepzig: kklepzig(a)fs.fed.us
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Kier Klepzig
Assistant Director for Research
Southern Research Station, USFS
200 WT Weaver Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28804
(828)257-4307
kklepzig(a)fs.fed.us
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Dear Colleagues, you probably guessed that question 1 should read
'genera' not 'general' Any information would be gratefully received.
Hugh Evans
________________________________
From: Evans, Hugh
Sent: 02 February 2009 15:33
To: 'rg70300-forent(a)lists.iufro.org'
Subject: Monochamus and pine wood nematode
Dear Colleagues,
As part of our risk assessment and research into pine wood nematode and
its vectors in the genus Monochamus, we are trying to gather all
available information on some key aspects of Monochamus biology. I would
be extremely grateful if you could consider the two questions below and
let me have any information (ideally published, but unpublished
observations, etc. would also be welcome).
1. What general of conifers are attacked and, especially, used
for breeding by Monochamus spp? In particular, do the genera Juniperus
and Taxus support maturation feeding/breeding?
2. How far does a population of Monochamus spp spread through
flight during one adult flight period? Data on short and long distance
spread would be very valuable.
Many thanks for your consideration and I hope to hear from you soon!
Best wishes,
Hugh Evans
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Head of Forest Research Wales
FC Wales National Office
Victoria House
Victoria Terrace
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 2DQ
Tel: +44(0)845 604 0845
Direct (shared office): +44(0)1970639846
Fax: +44(0)1970 625282
Work mobile: +44 (0)7917000234
E-mail: hugh.evans(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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Dear Colleagues,
As part of our risk assessment and research into pine wood nematode and
its vectors in the genus Monochamus, we are trying to gather all
available information on some key aspects of Monochamus biology. I would
be extremely grateful if you could consider the two questions below and
let me have any information (ideally published, but unpublished
observations, etc. would also be welcome).
1. What general of conifers are attacked and, especially, used
for breeding by Monochamus spp? In particular, do the genera Juniperus
and Taxus support maturation feeding/breeding?
2. How far does a population of Monochamus spp spread through
flight during one adult flight period? Data on short and long distance
spread would be very valuable.
Many thanks for your consideration and I hope to hear from you soon!
Best wishes,
Hugh Evans
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Dr Hugh F Evans
Head of Forest Research Wales
FC Wales National Office
Victoria House
Victoria Terrace
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 2DQ
Tel: +44(0)845 604 0845
Direct (shared office): +44(0)1970639846
Fax: +44(0)1970 625282
Work mobile: +44 (0)7917000234
E-mail: hugh.evans(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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Northeast Forest Health Field Workshop (formerly the Northeast Forest
Pathology Workshop) June 2-5, Winter Harbor, Maine, USA. First
Announcement.
The Northeast Forest Health Field Workshop will be held on June 2-5 at the
Schoodic Educational and Research Center (http://acadiapartners.org/),
Winter Harbor, Maine. Check-in will begin Tuesday evening, June 2, and
continue at 7:30 am on June 3. The theme for Wednesday's field trips is
"Using Silviculture to Reduce Risk from Pests" and will focus on spruce/fir,
American beech, and eastern white pine forest types. Thursday's field trips
will examine the "Forest Health of Acadia National Park" on Mount Desert
Island and will focus on invasive species, air pollution damage, and forest
health monitoring. There will also be time available in the evenings and
Friday morning for activity reports from the attendees. More details on the
program and registration will come later. Please reserve June 2-5 on your
calendars to spend a few days in the forest and along the spectacular coast
of Maine!
--
Dr. William H. Livingston
Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs
School of Forest Resources
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall, rm 201b
Orono, ME 04469-5755
USA
ph: 207-581-2990
fx: 207-581-2875
Email: WilliamL(a)maine.edu
Web: http://www.forest.umaine.edu/
Dear Forent and Forpath memebers,
In IUFRO World Congress 2010 in Korea, Prof. Kazuyoshi Futai and I are planning to organize one session concerning oak decline in
the world. The possible topics are as follows:
Oak wilt desease in US.
Sudden oak death in US.
Oak wilt desease caused by Raffaelea spp. carried by Platypus spp. in Korea and Japan.
Oak decline in Far East Russia.
Oak decline in Europe.
We would like to your suggestions for possible topics and speakers for the session.
The deadline for session proposal is 1 FEB so that we need information on tentative title or names of possible speakers at this
stage.
We are waiting for your suggestions.
Sincerely,
Naoto Kamata, Ph. D.
Associate 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
Dear FORENT colleagues,
For the purpose of a meta-analysis we are desperately seeking the
following publication:
Ryall, K.L., and Smith, S.M. 2000. Reproductive success of the
introduced pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (L.) (Coleoptera,
Scolytidae) on selected North American and European conifers.
Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Ontario. 131: 113–121.
Any king of reprint would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks in advance
Yours sincerely
Hervé
--
Hervé JACTEL
Directeur de Recherches
Laboratoire d'Entomologie Forestière & Biodiversité
Laboratory of Forest Entomology & Biodiversity
UMR BIOGECO - INRA
69, route d'Arcachon
33612 CESTAS cedex, France
Tel + 33 - (0)5.57.12.28.59
Fax + 33 - (0)5.57.12.28.81
http://www.pierroton.inra.fr
Forest Entomology Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that the next meeting of IUFRO Working Group
7.03.11 (Tree Resistance to Insects) will take place in 2009 the Dolomite
Mountains of Northern Italy from 30 August 2 September. The conference
will occur in the area of San Vito di Cadore - Cortina d'Ampezzo Dolomites
(the so-called 'queen of the Dolomites'). An optional hiking excursion will
follow from 3-5 September, hiking by day through the Dolomites between
"rifugi".
Please see the following link for call for papers, logistical details, and
pre-registration information.
<http://www.iufro.org/download/file/3149/2616/70311-dolomites09-call-for-pap…>http<http://www.iufro.org/download/file/3149/2616/70311-dolomites09-call-for-pap…>://www.iufro.org/download/file/3149/2616/70311-dolomites09-call-for-papers.pdf
For more information about hiking the Dolomites see:
<http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/cortina/ce/escursioni/index.html>http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/cortina/ce/escursioni/index.<http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/cortina/ce/escursioni/index.html>html
Please contact me if you have any questions about the meeting.
Cheers,
Dan
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Dan Herms
Professor and Associate Chairperson
Department of Entomology
The Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
1680 Madison Ave.
Wooster, OH 44691
office: 330-202-3506
cell: 330-749-5453
fax: 330-263-3686
email: herms.2(a)osu.edu
RECRUITMENT: GS-12/13 0401 Risk Management Specialists (General Biology)
Please pass this information on to individuals who may be qualified and
interested in applying.
The USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and
Quarantine (PPQ) staff is recruiting to fill 4 Risk Management Specialist
vacancies. These are classified in the 0401 General Biologist job series
(i.e., basic qualifications require training and experience in biological
sciences, agriculture, natural resources, or related disciplines) at the
GS-12/13 pay levels. These positions will provide pest risk analysis and
management recommendations in support of agriculture inspection operations
for Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security) as
well as agricultural inspection and survey programs within PPQ, to improve
plant pest exclusion effectiveness. More detailed information and
application requirements are contained within the job announcements posted
on-line at http://www.usajobs.gov. Application deadline is February 09,
2009.
Fort Collins, Colorado:
Two vacancies are available in the Western Regional Office located in Fort
Collins.
Job Announcement 6PQ-2009-0099 is for current federal employees with
competitive status.
Job Announcement 24PQ-2009-0212 is open to all U.S. citizens.
Raleigh, North Carolina:
Two vacancies are available in the Eastern Regional Office located in
Raleigh.
Job Announcement 6PQ-2009-0097 is for current federal employees with
competitive status.
Job Announcement 24PQ-2009-0210 is open to all U.S. citizens.
