Research/Faculty Positions
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2023 December 18, 05:52Forest Pathology Assistant Professor, University of Florida, USA
The University of Florida offers a tenure-track, full-time research & teaching position in forest & tree pathology in Gainesville, Florida. Florida is a mycologist paradise, and UF is a research powerhouse. Gainesville is a great town to live in: educated, affordable, diverse, and nature-focused. Apply by 2024 Feb. 5. For more information and to apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/529597/assistant-professor-forest-pathologist
Forest Pathology Assistant Professor, University of Florida, USA
The University of Florida offers a tenure-track, full-time research & teaching position in forest & tree pathology in Gainesville, Florida. Florida is a mycologist paradise, and UF is a research powerhouse. Gainesville is a great town to live in: educated, affordable, diverse, and nature-focused. Apply by 2024 Feb. 5. For more information and to apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/529597/assistant-professor-forest-pathologist
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2023 December 18, 05:47Assistant Professor of Forest Ecosystem Health, University of Vermont, USA
This is a 9-month, tenure-track position. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in applying forest ecosystem health principles to conservation and management of forest ecosystems in the context of global change and a commitment to engaging with key stakeholder groups to co-produce knowledge necessary for the sustainable management of forest systems. Review of applications said to begin Dec. 15, 2023, before the announcement was broadcast. For more information and to apply: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/68073
Assistant Professor of Forest Ecosystem Health, University of Vermont, USA
This is a 9-month, tenure-track position. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in applying forest ecosystem health principles to conservation and management of forest ecosystems in the context of global change and a commitment to engaging with key stakeholder groups to co-produce knowledge necessary for the sustainable management of forest systems. Review of applications said to begin Dec. 15, 2023, before the announcement was broadcast. For more information and to apply: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/68073
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2023 May 26, 16:28Mycologist, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA
Montana State University has just posted a Mycology faculty position (Montana State University Employment Opportunities | Assistant Professor of Mycology). We are casting a wide net for this position, which includes those specializing in forest pathology. The primary goal is hiring someone capable of teaching mycology courses at MSU that will also have an dynamic research program. Forests are an important part of the Montana landscape and neither MSU or U of M have a forest pathologist at this time...
Mycologist, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA
Montana State University has just posted a Mycology faculty position (Montana State University Employment Opportunities | Assistant Professor of Mycology). We are casting a wide net for this position, which includes those specializing in forest pathology. The primary goal is hiring someone capable of teaching mycology courses at MSU that will also have an dynamic research program. Forests are an important part of the Montana landscape and neither MSU or U of M have a forest pathologist at this time...
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2023 April 18, 15:03Forest Pathologist with Scion, Rotorua, New Zealand
Scion (New Zealand) is recruiting for a Forest Pathologist - Forest Disease Control Scientist Forest Pathologist - Forest Disease Control - Scion - Careers at Science New Zealand. The role will develop and deliver research aimed at eradicating or managing high priority diseases in NZ's native and exotic forests. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Pathologists, Pest Management Scientists, and Ecological Modellers who are all passionate about protecting New Zealand's forests.
Closes 2023 May 05.
Forest Pathologist with Scion, Rotorua, New Zealand
Scion (New Zealand) is recruiting for a Forest Pathologist - Forest Disease Control Scientist Forest Pathologist - Forest Disease Control - Scion - Careers at Science New Zealand. The role will develop and deliver research aimed at eradicating or managing high priority diseases in NZ's native and exotic forests. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Pathologists, Pest Management Scientists, and Ecological Modellers who are all passionate about protecting New Zealand's forests.
Closes 2023 May 05.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 November 5, 11:36Molecular Forest Pathologist
Scion (New Zealand) is recruiting for the position of Senior Scientist - Molecular Forest Pathologist. Detailed information is at: https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/RKRA9/Senior-Scientist-Molecular-Forest-Pathology,47556.html
This role will undertake fundamental and applied research that aims to protect New Zealand’s planted and indigenous forests. The scope of the position is quite broad and could include population genetics, functional genomics, plant-pathogen interactions, systematics, diagnostics, and molecular control tools. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build a body of impactful research in these areas.
Closes on: 30 Nov 2022
Molecular Forest Pathologist
Scion (New Zealand) is recruiting for the position of Senior Scientist - Molecular Forest Pathologist. Detailed information is at: https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/RKRA9/Senior-Scientist-Molecular-Forest-Pathology,47556.html
This role will undertake fundamental and applied research that aims to protect New Zealand’s planted and indigenous forests. The scope of the position is quite broad and could include population genetics, functional genomics, plant-pathogen interactions, systematics, diagnostics, and molecular control tools. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build a body of impactful research in these areas.
Closes on: 30 Nov 2022
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 October 5, 15:47Assistant Professor of Forest Health
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in forest health. Emphasis is apparently on forest pathology. No closing date is given.
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/522184/assistant-professor-of-forest-health
Assistant Professor of Forest Health
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in forest health. Emphasis is apparently on forest pathology. No closing date is given.
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/522184/assistant-professor-of-forest-health
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 August 29, 07:21Senior Scientist - Molecular Forest Pathologist
Scion, Rotorua, New Zealand
Fundamental and applied research that aims to protect New Zealand’s planted and indigenous forests. The scope of the position is quite broad and could include population genetics, functional genomics, plant-pathogen interactions, systematics, diagnostics, and molecular control tools.
Closes 2022 Sept. 10
Senior Scientist - Molecular Forest Pathologist
Scion, Rotorua, New Zealand
Fundamental and applied research that aims to protect New Zealand’s planted and indigenous forests. The scope of the position is quite broad and could include population genetics, functional genomics, plant-pathogen interactions, systematics, diagnostics, and molecular control tools.
Closes 2022 Sept. 10
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 April 26, 10:41Forest Health Technician, US Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis, Oregon
The position is currently in the "outreach" stage, meaning potential candidates are asked to express interest. Interest should be expressed via a form by 2022 May 6. Contact Mee-Sook Kim for further information.
At some point thereafter, the position will likely be listed on USA Jobs, and it may only be briefly. Potential candidates should watch for the listing.
Forest Health Technician, US Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis, Oregon
The position is currently in the "outreach" stage, meaning potential candidates are asked to express interest. Interest should be expressed via a form by 2022 May 6. Contact Mee-Sook Kim for further information.
At some point thereafter, the position will likely be listed on USA Jobs, and it may only be briefly. Potential candidates should watch for the listing.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 April 4, 07:20Research Plant Pathologist, US Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Research Station, Hilo, Hawaii
Develop research tools and coordinate research teams that address specific solutions to disease processes that degrade native and non-native tree species, or that otherwise impact our ability to restore or maintain healthy ecosystems.
Check USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site to see when it is posted and to apply.
Research Plant Pathologist, US Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Research Station, Hilo, Hawaii
Develop research tools and coordinate research teams that address specific solutions to disease processes that degrade native and non-native tree species, or that otherwise impact our ability to restore or maintain healthy ecosystems.
Check USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site to see when it is posted and to apply.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 February 11, 09:55Faculty Research Assistant, Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative, Oregon State University
Closing Date: 03/08/2022
Faculty Research Assistant to work with the Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative (SNCC), based in Corvallis, Oregon. The SNCC is focused on research, monitoring, and management of Swiss needle cast, an important Douglas-fir foliage disease caused by Nothphaeocryptopus gaeumannii (Mycosphaerellaceae).
The Faculty Research Assistant will assist the Director of the Coop to:
- Manage installation and maintenance of a permanent plot system in the Oregon Coast Range
- Manage installation and maintenance of temporary monitoring plots in the Cascade Mts.
- Assist with Administration of SNCC, including Outreach
- Assist with Management and Implementation of SNCC Science Program
- Manage laboratory activities
- Data Analysis and Writing, and Science Publications
- Data Management
- Collaborate with Coop Members, Forest Industry, Agencies and other Scientists to develop new research ideas.
- Represent SNCC at Scientific Meetings
Faculty Research Assistant, Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative, Oregon State University
Closing Date: 03/08/2022
Faculty Research Assistant to work with the Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative (SNCC), based in Corvallis, Oregon. The SNCC is focused on research, monitoring, and management of Swiss needle cast, an important Douglas-fir foliage disease caused by Nothphaeocryptopus gaeumannii (Mycosphaerellaceae).
The Faculty Research Assistant will assist the Director of the Coop to:
- Manage installation and maintenance of a permanent plot system in the Oregon Coast Range
- Manage installation and maintenance of temporary monitoring plots in the Cascade Mts.
- Assist with Administration of SNCC, including Outreach
- Assist with Management and Implementation of SNCC Science Program
- Manage laboratory activities
- Data Analysis and Writing, and Science Publications
- Data Management
- Collaborate with Coop Members, Forest Industry, Agencies and other Scientists to develop new research ideas.
- Represent SNCC at Scientific Meetings