Graduate Assistantships and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Scholar, Oregon State University, Oregon, USA
Name of Positions: 1. Forest pathology of Swiss needle cast
Name of College/Department/School/Division: College of Forestry - Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management
Location: Oregon State University – Corvallis, Oregon
Open and close dates: May 31, 2024; Until filled
Summary: A postdoctoral scholar position (1.0 FTE; 12-months) is available in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management at Oregon State University. The position provides a competitive stipend and health insurance for two years with a possibility of a one-year extension and funding subject to satisfactory performance and funding (https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs/appointment-and-recruitment). This position will have three primary responsibilities: (i) development of screening strategies to evaluate resistance to Swiss Needle Cast (SNC) in Douglas-fir seedlings; (ii) population genomic analysis to help understand disease epidemiology and spread; (iii) evaluation of management strategies to mitigate SNC impacts on growth and yield.
The successful applicant with be expected to work collaboratively with State, Industry, and Federal partners. The applicant will lead work in the lab, greenhouse and field. In addition, the incumbent will conduct data analysis, manuscript, and grant proposal writing.
This position offers a unique opportunity to combine silviculture, molecular biology, and disease resistance breeding to impact management of SNC across forest land in the Pacific Northwest.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of a PhD in biology, forestry, or related fields. Eligible for three years of postdoctoral scholar position. Demonstrated productivity, capacity for independent research, and intellectual creativity.
Preferred Qualifications: Research experience in forest pathology, sustainable forestry, and/or plant-microbe interactions. Commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working collaboratively. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Application Process: Please provide a cover letter, CV, preferred position, as well as names and contact information for three references. Application material or relevant inquiries may be sent electronically to:
Jared LeBoldus / Adam Carson
Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Jared.LeBoldus@oregonstate.edu
Adam.Carson@oregonstate.edu
Post-Doctoral Position, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon
A Post-doc position under the project FORSAID- Forest surveillance with artificial intelligence and digital technologies, taking place at Forest Research Center (CEF), of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/247121
https://www.isa.ulisboa.pt/daf/nrh/concursos/bolseiros/bolsa-de-investigacao-73
Manuela Branco
Prof.
Departamento dos Recursos Naturais, Ambiente e Território
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and Territory
T. +351 21 365 3382
Instituto Superior de Agronomia - Universidade de Lisboa
School of Agriculture - University of Lisbon
Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
Swiss Needle Cast Post-doc at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Closes May 31 or until filled.
A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management at Oregon State University. The position provides a competitive stipend and health insurance for two years with a possibility of a one-year extension and funding subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
This position will have three primary responsibilities: (i) development of screening strategies to evaluate resistance to Swiss Needle Cast (SNC) in Douglas-fir seedlings; (ii) population genomic analysis to help understand disease epidemiology and spread; (iii) evaluation of management strategies to mitigate SNC impacts on growth and yield. The successful applicant with be expected to work collaboratively with State, Industry, and Federal partners. The applicant will lead work in the lab, greenhouse and field. In addition, the incumbent will conduct data analysis, manuscript, and grant proposal writing. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine silviculture, molecular biology, and disease resistance breeding to impact management of SNC across forest land in the Pacific Northwest.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of a PhD in biology, forestry, or related fields. Eligible for three years of postdoctoral scholar position. Demonstrated productivity, capacity for independent research, and intellectual creativity.
Preferred Qualifications: Research experience in forest pathology, sustainable forestry, and/or plant-microbe interactions. Commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working collaboratively. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
See attached PDF for more details.
Postdoctoral position, Ohio State University
The project involves increasing capacity for early detection of fungal forest pathogens by taking advantage of the Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) system currently used in the USA for early detection of forest pests, as well as developing/testing new-ish active trapping spore technologies. The candidate must be proficient in molecular fungal identification and microbiome analysis.
Starting date: The position is available starting 2024 May 1 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for 24 months and potentially renewable, based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Requirements – At a minimum, candidates should have a PhD in plant pathology (forest pathology preferred) or equivalent degree with demonstrated expertise (publication record preferred) in molecular taxonomy (multigene phylogenies/genealogies for fungal species identification), as well as in microbiome characterization using established techniques (high throughput sequencing, bioinformatics pipelines, Qiime II, multivariate analyses, etc.).
The position carries a competitive stipend with full benefits. Please email letter of interest, specifying “Fungal eDNA” in the subject line, accompanied by CV as soon as possible to Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello (bonello.2@osu.edu). The CV must include academic record, publication record, and names of at least three professional references.
Postdoctoral position, Phytopathology Group, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL)
This position is in the Phytopathology Group at WSL. The project aims at investigating the effects of urbanisation on taxonomic and functional diversity of foliar fungal endophytes of trees using a third-generation sequencing approach. The project will be conducted in collaboration with the experts from the COST Action Urban Tree Guard. If you are a microbial ecologist/pathologist interested in working with a dynamic group of international researchers’ and you have good organizational, data analysis and writing skills we are looking forward to receiving your application (link provided within attached pdf).
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PhD position, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD student position in forest pathology and silviculture with focus regeneration and restoration of ash after the ash dieback epidemic.
More information Apply no later than 2023 July 30.
Phd student position in forest pathology, Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre
The aim of the PhD student position is a doctoral degree. In this 4-year project the student will primarily do research on biotic threats affecting the growth and survival of poplar, aspen hybrid aspen and birch. The PhD studies include studies on both current threats caused by pathogenic fungi and new invasive pests on-the-horizon for Sweden. The PhD student will get a research education in forest pathology with training in microbiology and molecular ecology.
The PhD student will be included in our research team with focus on forest pathology using empirical data from field studies, and modern molecular techniques used in detection and monitoring. The research group in Forest Pathology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp studies the biology, ecology and epidemiology of endemic and exotic invasive forest pathogens. Our work focuses on aspects of disease control and the interactions of trees with fungi and fungal-like (oomycete) organisms, including host symbioses and tree defense mechanisms.
Application deadline: 2022-05-31.
Qualifications:
The applicant should by the date of admission to PhD studies have a M. Sc. degree in forest pathology or related forest sciences. Other beneficial qualifications are experience in culturing techniques for fungi and plants and DNA analyses, and good communications skills with fluency in written English. Next generation sequencing and bioinformatics are additional merits. Drivers license is a necessity for the work duties. Attached to application should be curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, link to, or copy of master thesis and two listed references with email addresses. Also attached to application should be a written motivation or reflection, of maximum one A4-page written in Swedish or English. The motivation shall discuss the student’s personal interest in the topic of this study and in forest pathology in general.
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=6453&rmlang=UK
I'm pleased to announce we have two fully funded 4 year PhD projects available in Ireland to work on a multi-institute research programme focussed on forest resilience. We would be very grateful if you could share in your networks.
1. PhD on Forest pathology and microbiology https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/forest-pathology-and-microbiology/?p141177
1. PhD on Pest Risk analyses and ecological modelling https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/ecological-modelling-and-pest-risk-analysis-for-forests-in-ireland/?p141074
Closing date 18/02/22.
Dr Richard O'Hanlon
Plant pathologist, Plant Science Division
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Backweston Laboratory Campus, Young's Cross, Celbridge, Co Kildare, W23 X3PH, Ireland
An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara
Campas Shaotharlann Bhacastúin, Cros Óg, Cill Droichid, Co. Chill Dara, W23 X3PH.
T +353 (0)1 6157421