The position is at the Department of Forest Mycology and Pathology,
Swedish University of Agricultural Scirences, that undertakes fundamental
and applied research focused on interactions involving disease causing,
symbiotic and saprotrophic fungi and other microorganisms, as well as
their roles in forest and agricultural systems. Important research areas
include genomics, evolutionary biology, molecular ecology and population
biology of pathogenic, symbiotic and saprotrophic microorganisms, as well
as modelling and practical management of plant diseases.
Duties: The holder of this position will primarily conduct advisory work
aimed at the forest sector and a personal program of research in
connection with the department's forest pathology research. Collaboration
with parallel projects in the department is desirable. A limited amount of
teaching within the department at undergraduate and post-graduate level
may be required.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a PhD degree. Priority will be given
to applicants with documented international research experience in forest
pathology. Experience of advisory work or information transfer to the
forest sector is a merit.
Assessment criteria: Emphasis will be placed on scientific skills within
the areas of Forest Pathology. Experience from extension service or
information transfer will also be considered.
The appointment is 100 %. The advisory work is financed by a faculty grant
covering 50 % of salary costs. The successful applicant will be expected
to obtain additional external research funding. The position is available
immediately.
More info: Jan.stenlid(a)mykopat.slu.se and
http://dokument.slu.se/ansti/taf/ledans_rd.taf?function=sluwebbakt
*2^nd circular*
We remind you that the IX^th European Congress of Entomology will be
held in Budapest, Hungary 22-27^th August 2010. A section of Forest
Entomology is being organized in frame of the Congress. You are invited
to attend and present either oral or poster presentation related to this
topic. Please fill the enclosed intention form and e-mail it back to Gy.
Csóka (csokagy(a)erti.hu <mailto:csokagy@erti.hu>) _as soon as possible_.
Proposals for titles of _possible subsections_ are also urgently needed!
More detailed and updated information concerning the Forest Entomology
section will be available at www.erti.hu/forent-ece2010
<http://www.erti.hu/forent-ece2010> from July 2009. Please also visit
the Congress's website (www.ece2010.org <http://www.ece2010.org/>) for
other important information as registration, accommodation, etc. Please
distribute this circular among potential participants.
/Convenors:/
*/György Csóka/*
*/Francois Lieutier/*
*/Ferenc Lakatos/*
*Forest Research Institute*
Department of Forest Protection
3232 Mátrafüred, Hegyalja u. 18. Hungary
csokagy(a)erti.hu <mailto:csokagy@erti.hu>
*University of Orleans*
Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures Département
de Biologie,
rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067 Orleans cedex 2, France
francois.lieutier(a)univ-orleans.fr <mailto:francois.lieutier@univ-orleans.fr>
*University of West-Hungary*
Institute of Sylviculture
and Forest Protection
9400 Sopron, Ady E. u. 5.
Hungary
flakatos(a)emk.nyme.hu <mailto:flakatos@emk.nyme.hu>
--
Professeur Francois Lieutier
Université d'Orléans
Faculté des Sciences, Département de Biologie
Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures
B.P. 6759 - 45067 Orléans Cedex 2
France
francois.lieutier(a)univ-orleans.fr
Tel.: 33 2 38 41 72 30
Fax.: 33 2 38 49 43 26
Dear Colleagues,
Please circulate the attached ad for a postdoctoral position in my
lab as you see fit.
Thank you!
Enrico
--
Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello, Assoc. Professor
Dept. of Plant Pathology
The Ohio State University
201 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Tel: (614) 688-5401
Lab: (614) 688-5409
Fax: (614) 292-4455
http://plantpath.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-directory/bonello-pierlu…
Environmental Science Graduate Program (ESGP)
http://esgp.osu.edu/
Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Program (PMBB)
http://pmbb.osu.edu/
Dear Mailing List Members:
As at past IUFRO World Congresses, there will be the opportunity to honour
special scientific performances and achievements with selected IUFRO Awards
in the Seoul Congress in 2010.
If you know scientists doing outstanding forest research, nominate them for
one of the IUFRO Awards and give them the opportunity to travel to and
participate in the Congress as well as the chance to present their research
to the Congress participants.
Choose among the Scientific Achievement Award (SAA), Outstanding Doctoral
Research Award (ODRA) and the IUFRO Student Award (ISA) and make your
nomination soon. Bear in mind that you can only nominate candidates from
IUFRO Member Organizations, - no self-nominations are accepted - and that
the deadline for submission is 31 July 2009.
Find more information and nomination forms on our website
http://www.iufro.org/discover/awards/ and send your nominations to the Chair
of the IUFRO Honours & Awards Committee (Dr. Su See Lee, leess(a)frim.gov.my)
with copy to the IUFRO Executive Director (Dr. Peter Mayer,
office(a)iufro.org)
Dr. Su See Lee
Chair of the IUFRO H&A Committee
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IUFRO AWARDS at the IUFRO World Congress 2010
Scientific Achievement Award (SAA)
Up to 10 awards to recognize distinguished individual scientific
achievements within the fields of research covered by IUFRO. Criteria for
judgment will be dissemination of results, implementation of knowledge,
methods or techniques in practical forestry and skilled research management
(success in publications, meetings, funding, etc. in a larger group than the
individual) and involvement in IUFRO activities.
Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (ODRA)
One award per IUFRO Division to recognize outstanding individual scientific
achievements among young Doctoral researchers and to encourage further work
within the fields of research covered by the Union.
IUFRO Student Award (ISA)
One award per IUFRO Division to recognise outstanding individual
achievements in forest science made by Masters degree students (or
equivalent), and to encourage their further work within the fields of
research covered by the Union. Nominations can be made through IUFRO member
organizations or officeholders and through members of the International
Forestry Students Association (IFSA).
Furthermore, the Congress will also offer
Best Poster Award (BPA)
To encourage public dissemination of high quality research and to recognize
distinguished poster presentations by young scientists during the IUFRO
World Congress.
and IUFRO World Congress Host Scientific Award
Honors a truly outstanding scientist from the Congress host
country/countries who has elevated the profile of forest science and
research accomplishments.
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Dear Colleagues,
Plans are being made for a forest entomology IUFRO working party meeting
in Eberswalde, Germany 16-21 September, 2010.
The conference is jointly sponsored by IUFRO units 7.03.06 "Integrated
management of forest defoliating insects", 7.03.07 "Population dynamics of
forest insects" and 7.03.13 "Biological control of forest insects and
pathogens". The latter is a new IUFRO unit being led by Drs. Marc Kenis
and Vince D'Amico and this conference will be the unit's inaugural event.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Linde, University of Applied Sciences in Eberswalde is
hosting the conference and we expect this to be an excellent meeting.
Eberswalde is a quaint town near to Berlin. There is a long and
distinguished history of forest entomology in Germany so in many ways, our
field will be 'coming home' to Germany!
If you are interested in keeping informed about the conference, please
visit http://www.forestinsects.org/iufro/eberswalde and be sure to
fill-out an "Info Card" using the link in the upper left hand corner of
that web page.
-Sandy
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Andrew Liebhold 304-285-1512
Northern Research Station 304-285-1505 FAX
USDA Forest Service 724-317-8668 mobile
180 Canfield St. aliebhold(a)fs.fed.us
Morgantown, WV26505 USA http://sandyliebhold.com
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Dear Colleagues,
Please visit the conference website at www.usu.edu/beetle/IUFRO.htm for
registration and abstract submittal information for IUFRO Conference
"Forest Insects and Environmental Change", sponsored by IUFRO WPs 7.03.05
and 7.03.07. The conference will be held September 27 to October 2, 2009
at the SnowKing Resort in beautiful Jackson Hole, WY USA, gateway to
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Oral and poster presentation time slots are still available, although
filling fast!
Barbara J. Bentz
Research Entomologist
USDA Forest Service
860 N. 1200 E. Logan, UT 84321
435-755-3577
435-755-3563 (fax)
bbentz(a)fs.fed.us
www.usu.edu/beetle/
It's time to register for the 52nd annual Southern Forest Insect Work
Conference, 28-31 July 2009, Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront, in
Gulfport, Mississippi USA!
The 2009 SFIWC registration form and program summary are now available at
http://www.sfiwc.org//2009/index.html as both .doc and .pdf files. The
registration fee is $180 ($110 for students and retired members). Extra
banquet tickets are $39. Please be aware that an additional $8.00 fee
applies to all Canadian and other non-U.S. checks.
This year's banquet will be a poolside seafood boil, featuring Louisiana
crawfish and gulf shrimp, cooked with Cajun spices, new potatoes,
corn-on-the-cob, and stewed onions; fried catfish fillets with cocktail
and tartar sauce; pulled BBQ pork with fresh yeast rolls; Southern fried
chicken; creamy coleslaw and mustard potato salad; baked beans; hush
puppies/sweet cornbread; banana pudding/peach cobbler for dessert; and a
cash bar. Vegetarian plates also are available; please be sure to mark
your preference on the registration form.
The hotel requires a portion of our bill to be paid 30 days prior to the
meeting and would like to have a reasonably accurate head count in advance
for food preparation, so I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE everyone to send in their
registration forms and fees to me as early as possible. Pre-registration
will be accepted until July 13.
Remember to reserve your room at the Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport
Beachfront no later than June 30. Room rates are $80.00 per night plus
tax. Remember, this low rate is valid only for the first 90 rooms (first
30 on Monday, July 27). Please go to
http://www.sfiwc.org//2009/index.html for details.
I hope to see you in Gulfport!
- Will Shepherd
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
Dear All,
The Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development &
Innovation is seeking qualified applicants for a Chemist/Chemical
Ecologist position to be based in Brisbane, Australia. The position is
temporary on a five-year contract basis, and at the level of Senior
Scientist (Salary range, AU$72017 - $77584 per annum depending on
qualifications and experience).
Position description and details of how to apply for this position are
attached. For further details and to apply online go to:
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_o
rganid=14904&in_jnCounter=221279158&in_version=&in_jobDate=All&in_jobTyp
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_navigation1=&in_summary=S
Deadline for applications is 1 June 2009
Please contact Dr Simon Lawson (simon.lawson(a)dpi.qld.gov.au) for further
information:
Background:
This is a team-based role working collaboratively with or leading other
research scientists across a number of plant, insect and fungal
specialisations to develop agricultural or forestry pest management
system products that will significantly benefit primary industries in
Queensland
Job details
The key responsibilities required of this job are:
* Develop clear long-term objectives for semiochemical-related pest
management system R&D through negotiation within DPI&F and with industry
and other stakeholders on a national level.
* Develop links with other chemical ecology laboratories and researchers
internationally to maximise collaborative opportunities and fully
exploit the expertise available in specific semiochemistries.
* Provide quality input and leadership in the conception, development
and management of collaborative research project proposals in the areas
of semiochemistry and novel pest management system development.
* Manage projects efficiently through the preparation and monitoring of
financial, staff and asset usage budgets, and the adoption of new
techniques and methodologies that maximise system profitability and
sustainability.
* Create a working environment, which encourages the sharing and
effective utilisation of complementary knowledge and skills within
multidisciplinary project teams.
* Supervise professional, technical and support staff in
multidisciplinary teams or work independently as required.
Key skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake this job are:
(Applicant, please note these are the criteria for assessment of your
job application.)
1. Extensive knowledge of plant, insect and fungal and a demonstrated
ability to recognise opportunities to exploit these systems for the
development of novel approaches to pest management.
2. Extensive knowledge of agricultural and forestry production systems,
processing technologies and markets worldwide, and appreciation of key
issues influencing these industries into the future.
3. Knowledge of analytical chemistry and chemical ecology research and
development methodologies.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead R&D projects on an industry
wide scale and to negotiate objectives and deliver outcomes that advance
the industry.
5. Ability to successfully negotiate strategic agreements with managers,
research agencies, commercial partners and industry.
6. Well-developed written and oral communication skills to deliver
research results and project outcomes to a wide range of clients and
stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated ability to prepare and publish key scientific
publications in the area of chemistry and chemical ecology
Mandatory Qualification required to do this job is:
Possession of a degree in science, applied science, or equivalent
qualifications in a field relevant to the position.
Dr Simon Lawson
Team Leader Forest Health
Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries
Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
Phone +617 3896 9613 Facsimile +617 3896 9567
Email simon.lawson(a)dpi.qld.gov.au Mobile +617 427 395 297
Website www.dpi.qld.gov.au Business Information Centre 13 25 23
Queensland celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2009. Check out what's on
today at www.q150.qld.gov.au <blocked::http://www.q150.qld.gov.au/>
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Greetings all,
An M.S. assistantship in forest entomology is available at the State University of New York, Environmental and Forest Science in Syracuse NY. The proposed research involves deploying and monitoring sentinel logs for evidence of parasitism by native parasitoids of Sirex noctilio larvae, the invasive European wood wasp, in stands with low vs high densities of S. noctilio as well as documenting stand variables associated with S. noctilio densities and parasitism rates.
Information on our lab and research can be found at: http://www.esf.edu/EFB/faculty/fierke.htm
Inquiries are welcome for more information on this specific project, other potential projects in our lab, and graduate school in the SUNY-ESF Environmental and Forest Biology department.
Melissa K. Fierke, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Forest Entomology
Department of Environmental & Forest Biology
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
146 Illick Hall, 1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
Email: mkfierke(a)esf.edu
Phone: (315) 470-6809
Fax: (315) 470-6934
"Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance." - Will Durant
Northeast Forest Health Field Workshop (formerly the Northeast Forest
Pathology Workshop) June 2-5, Winter Harbor, Maine, USA. Final Notice.
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.
More information on registration and lodging is available at:
http://www.forest.umaine.edu/education/livingston/NFHFW/NFHFW09.html
Registration and lodging reservations are due May 1, 2009. Late submissions
will be considered on a space-available basis.
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.
The snow is gone and the roads are drying out - we are ready for a field
workshop!
Bill L.
--
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/
