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Posted January 29, 2008
ESA Agroecology Section Student Poster Award Announcement: 93rd Annual ESA Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. August 3-8, 2008.
In an effort to increase student involvement in the Society, ESA’s Agroecology Section is pleased to announce that it will be providing awards for the best student-presented posters at this year’s 93rd Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Milwaukee, WI.
Poster awards will include:
1st place- $250.00
2nd place- $150.00
3rd place- $100.00
Honorable mention - $50.00
Eligibility:
- The Poster must report original agroecological research which has been accepted for presentation at the ESA annual meeting
- Leading author should be enrolled as graduate or undergraduate students at the time of the application.
- At least one author of the poster should be member of the Agroecology Section
Application Process:
Send an email (with the subject line “Agroecology Poster Award”) to the Poster Award Chair (Dr. Richard Smith, rsmith@pw.usda.gov) stating that (a) an author of the poster is a member of the Agroecology Section and (b) your poster abstract has been accepted for presentation at the annual meeting. Please attach your abstract to the email. The abstract should include the poster title and all co-authors. Applications must be received by July 25, 2008.
Posters will be viewed and judged by an awards panel at the meeting. Winners will be notified shortly after the meeting. In addition to the monetary award, titles and abstracts of the winning posters will be displayed on the agroecology section website (http://www.esa.org/agroecology).
Posted January 29, 2008
Crop and Soil Sciences-Specialist
Posting Date: Jan 10, 2008
Posting Number: ANG-1706
Fixed Term, 12-month basis, 100% time
Salary commensurate with training and experience
DUTIES: Academic specialist in Crop and Soil Sciences Department reporting to Dr. Sieglinde Snapp. Position is based in East Lansing, Michigan. Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Specialization Academic Specialist. This Academic Specialist will oversee development and implementation of undergraduate and graduate specializations in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. Duties will include: Coordinating development and growth of undergraduate and graduate specializations in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. Developing marketing and recruitment tools both intra-university as well as domestically and internationally for these specializations. Implementing and maintaining the marketing program, including working with advisors at MSU and other Universities to promote awareness of these specializations among diverse populations. Support students through following up on inquiries, advising, and record keeping, including involvement in coordinating experiential learning opportunities for students. Coordinating and working with faculty of existing courses to augment and incorporate sustainability, organic and international components. Coordinating and working with faculty to develop and deliver core courses for this Undergraduate Specialization. Oversee and manage budget for Undergraduate and Graduate Specializations. Coordinate annual program evaluation and develop an annual report on the Undergraduate and Graduate Specializations. Other activities identified as the Specializations grow and mature. Initial 3-yr appointment term, with opportunity for subsequent annual renewal based on satisfactory review and availability of funds.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Science degree required in relevant field. Experience/interest in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Experience in student recruitment and support, or academic program development. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad diversity of students, faculty and other interested participants. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. The ability to develop collaborative programs and effective project teams is required.
APPLICATIONS: February 15, 2008. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities. Send a letter of application describing how background and interests fit the job description. Include curriculum vitae, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Applications should be submitted online to Darlene Johnson at johnsl46@msu.edu . Nominations and inquiries are encouraged and should be forwarded to Sieglinde Snapp at snapp@msu.edu
Posted December 14, 2007
Integrated Invasive Plant Management Extension Specialist - Assistant Professor
The Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual who has a vision of how new and existing knowledge can be applied through education into integrated invasive plant management issues. The individual will embrace a multi-disciplinary approach to integrated invasive plant ecology and management in range, wildland, and agricultural systems. The position is 80% Extension / 20% research. The complete position description can be viewed at:
http://www.montana.edu/cgi-bin/msuinfo/fpview/f/8532-2
Posted October 31, 2007
Postdoctoral Position - Pasture Based Dairy Project
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS), Michigan State University
The newly established Pasture Based Dairy Project at KBS has an opening for a postdoctoral associate beginning Fall 2007. The position is located in SW Michigan at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station (www.kbs.msu.edu), Michigan’s largest agricultural experiment station and host of the NSF LTER site in field crop agriculture and a newly-funded DOE funded Great Lakes Bioenergy Center. Position responsibilities include coordinating the design and implementation of the pastures that will be used for this facility to support research and outreach that integrated animal production, ecology and food systems. Depending on interests and expertise, there will be opportunities to initiate research in any of the four focal research areas to be established at this facility (http://www.kbs.msu.edu/farm/dairy/pastureresearch.php). The postdoc also will participate in planning and delivering outreach activities associated with this project, including the use of novel technologies for milking (robotic milking). This is a hands-on research position that includes outreach. Experience in working with pasture-based dairy systems and engaging with outreach activities required, as is a PhD in animal science, agronomy, or sustainable agriculture or related field. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf file and include a statement of interest, cv, and names and contact information for 3 professional references. For further information contact Dr. Katherine L Gross (kgross@kbs.msu.edu). Application review will begin 1 November 2007; apply to pasture@kbs.msu.edu.
Graduate Student Opportunity in Agroecology, Montana State University
Description of duties: We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual wishing to pursue a M.S. or Ph.D. in agroecology. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary project assessing the joint impact of several easy-to-adopt practices on wheat stem sawfly, Fusarium crown rot, and weeds abundance and impact. In plot-level experiments we will evaluate multitrophic interactions among these pests and the existence of synergistic impacts on wheat growth and yield. In field-level studies conducted across Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana, and Idaho we will determine the impact that wheat variety, stand density, and pest management approach have on wheat production and pest abundance. Results will be used to parameterize a computer-based model that incorporates management practices, environmental conditions, and pest dynamics to predict yields and grain quality.
- Project Justification: Stakeholders across the Northern Great Plains identified wheat stem sawfly, Fusarium crown rot, and grassy weeds as major burdens threatening the economic and environmental sustainability of the small grain production system. A main reason for the importance of these pests is the lack of effective chemical management options for wheat stem sawfly and Fusarium crown rot as well as an increased abundance of herbicide-resistant weed biotypes. Also, these pests form a multitrophic complex whose synergistic impact on yields and grain quality varies with management. Because of these interactions, there are evident limitations in current single-pest control recommendations.
Qualification sought: The candidate should have a background in Agronomy, Ecology, or Environmental Sciences with experience in conducting research, and an ability to work in a collaborative environment. A strong interest in quantitative methods including experimental design, statistics, and modeling is highly desired.
Contact for additional information:
Fabián Menalled
719 Leon Johnson Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-3120
Phone: (406) 994-4783
menalled@montana.edu
Application procedures: Submit 1) letter of interest stating professional goals, research interests, and qualifications, 2) a resume, 3) transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies acceptable at present), and 4) the names, affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Electronic applications are accepted.