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[mailto:wp80202-deadwood-bounces@lists.iufro.org] Im Auftrag von Steve Pawson
Gesendet: Dienstag, 18. Dezember 2012 09:06
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Betreff: [IUFRO WP 8.02.02] Vacancy: Forest Entomologist, Scion, New Zealand
Forest Entomologist
Crown Research Institute Scion’s purpose is to drive innovation and growth from New
Zealand’s forest industry and to create high value economic, environmental and social
outcomes for New Zealand. As well as conducting research to enhance the international
competitiveness and profitability of the current forest industry, Scion is at the leading
edge of new technology development for renewable biomaterials and energy and the
establishment of a broader based bio-economy.
We are seeking an experienced Forest Entomologist to be part of the Forest Protection Team
which comprises over 30 entomologists, pathologists, botanists, pest management and fire
researchers. The Team’s purpose is to protect New Zealand’s trees, forests, and forest
products trade from insects, pathogens, weeds, and fire in perpetuity. The broad
objectives of the research programme are exclusion of pests not present in New Zealand,
reducing impact of pests that are present, and protection of the resource and markets.
We are looking for a Forest Entomologist with expertise in forest ecology and traditional
forest entomology and who has the background and experience to design and establish
complex field and laboratory trials. The position will contribute to several of our
Entomology programmes. Within our Entomology Market Access Programme, initial projects
will focus on developing a quantitative understanding of the factors that determine pest
abundance within a landscape, and contributing to the development of spatially and
temporally explicit models that predict pest abundance throughout New Zealand. Within our
Pre-Border programme, the position will be part in developing a new research programme
that uses concepts of insect ecology to determine how forest diversity influences the
resistance of ecosystems to invasion by alien species and their subsequent resistance to
pest damage. The position will also contribute to the Diagnostics Team of the Forest
Health Reference Lab, which is part of Forest Protection. Supervision of technical staff
and students, assessment of data, and collaboration with scientists within New Zealand and
overseas is part of the responsibilities, as well as a contribution to biocontrol, pest
management, and biosecurity research projects.
Our ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent degree in forest entomology or similar
field coupled with at least 3 - 7 years research experience. An understanding of invasive
species ecology and management and insect taxonomy is required. Knowledge of forest
ecology and management is desirable, as are skills in insect rearing and biological
control. This is a full time permanent role, based in Rotorua.
Scion presents talented and ambitious individuals the unique opportunity to pursue a
fulfilling professional career at the heart of New Zealand’s forest industry. With its
head office at the edge of Rotorua’s world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest, Scion also offers
a great working environment and, with its central location and proximity to coastal
beaches and inland lakes, native forests, geothermal areas and volcanic ski-fields, many
opportunities to balance work with the other things that are important in your life.
Closing Date: 18 January 2013
For further information and to apply online, please refer to our website:
<http://www.scionresearch.com> www.scionresearch.com
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