Conference on Soilborne Plant Pathogens (formerly Soil Fungus Conference)
After one year of cancellation and two years of meeting remotely in 2021 and 2022, we will meet in-person in Salinas, CA in March 2023.
Local arrangements: JP Dundore-Arias (jdundorearias@csumb.edu) and Peter Henry (Peter.Henry@usda.gov). Program Chair: Kelly Ivors, kelly.ivors@driscolls.com
Faculty Research Assistant
The Oregon State University Plant Clinic is searching for a motivated, knowledgeable person excited about plant disease diagnostics. Come join a dedicated, forward-looking group located in an outstanding department! View the full job description online.
Arthropod diagnostician and pest management specialist
Utah State University seeks an accomplished and collaborative arthropod diagnostician and pest management specialist to join the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab (UPPDL) in the Department of Biology, USU Logan campus. The successful candidate will have a solid background in arthropod identification and pest management, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in Extension.
UConn Assistant Extension Educator – Fruit Production And Integrated Pest Management
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) invites applications for an Assistant Extension Educator in Fruit Production and Integrated Pest Management. This is a full-time 11-month faculty position with 70% Extension and 30% teaching.
New Guidelines to Assign Diagnostic Confidence Levels
The National Data Repository (NDR) requires users to enter a confidence level for each diagnosis they submit.
Keep an Eye Out for a New NPDN Website
During the last year, IT/CERIS and the NPDN Online Communications and Web Portal committee have been preparing to migrate the NPDN website to a new location. While the migration is a technical necessity to address software obsolescence, it also has provided the opportunity to refresh things.
Tenure Track Potato Pathologist - UMaine Cooperative Extension
UMaine Cooperative Extension is hiring a Potato Pathology position that is tenure track. To see the job description, visit here, https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=77742
Two positions opened at Bartlett Tree Experts - NC
Bartlett Tree Experts Diagnostic Lab has two positions open
Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostician
https://www.bartlett.com/job-opportunities-c/research-lab-nc/plant-disease-and-insect-diagnostician
Diagnostic Lab Technician I
https://www.bartlett.com/job-opportunities-c/research-lab-nc/diagnostic-lab-technician-i
Assistant Professor - Plant Pathology - Mississippi State University
The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology at Mississippi State University seeks to fill a 9 or 12 month (depending on candidate and duty location). tenure-track, assistant professor position in plant pathology, with a focus on fungal pathogens and diseases of Mississippi’s economically important agricultural and specialty crops, including turfgrass, sweet potato and vegetable crops.