00Sean McCannhttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngSean McCann2017-05-31 08:55:472019-11-14 21:36:56Ancient spiders from an ancient forest
Great Lakes Greenhouses (Leamington, ON) is seeking a full-time entomologist to aid in the development and implementation of rearing protocols for the production of beneficial insects used in the greenhouse industry. Knowledge and experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, beneficial insect propagation and maintenance, and the ability to perform independent research are all necessary to […]
I will admit that the headline was thoroughly and completely “click bait”. That’s because I was worried that “The new ESC Science Policy Committee and its mandate” would have you move along to the next article. And I hope that giving you the goods now on what this article is about doesn’t cause that right… […]
Dr. Alejandro Costamagna, along with Dr. Harry Sapirstein, are advertising 2 MSc opportunities in agricultural entomology in the Department of Entomology at the University of Manitoba: Effects of Midge Damage on Gluten Strength of Resistant and Susceptible Wheat Genotypes Determining the role of crop and non-crop habitats to provide sustainable aphid suppression in soybeans Deadline […]
http://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.png00Bloghttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngBlog2017-02-22 11:48:482019-11-14 21:34:28ESC Blog Classifieds – MSc Positions at U Manitoba
“Are you serious about making your mark, getting hands-on work experience and learning more about careers in the Ontario Public Service? These positions at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Guelph, Ontario will provide an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in horticulture crop production, pest management, research or […]
http://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.png00Bloghttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngBlog2017-01-12 16:21:512019-11-14 21:34:26ESC Blog Classifieds – Student Field Research Assistants (Horticulture Crops, OMAFRA)
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications from Indigenous (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit) Scholars for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter, in one of the following broad disciplines: Agricultural Business/Economics; Food/Nutritional Sciences; or Agricultural Production/Ecology. Identification […]
http://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.png00Bloghttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngBlog2016-12-19 12:32:552019-11-14 21:34:24ESC Blog Classifieds – Indigenous Scholar, Assistant Professor @ University of Manitoba
Interested in working with agricultural research entomologists in Saskatchewan? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is hiring! Research Assistant – Entomology Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Science and Technology Branch Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) Permanent Full Time // Temporary part time // $55,840 to $67,936 (Salary under review) Closing date: 7 December 2016 – 23:59, Pacific Time Who can […]
http://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.png00Bloghttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngBlog2016-12-02 11:43:122019-11-14 21:34:23ESC Blog Classifieds – Research Assistant, AAFC Saskatoon
Last winter, I spent a few months working on insect identifications for the BC Conservation Data Centre, mostly collections of insects made at newly-acquired conservation lands in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions of BC. As I had no laboratory of my own, and no reference collections to work with, I was working out of […]
00Sean McCannhttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngSean McCann2016-11-14 05:00:002019-11-14 21:34:21Leonard, the insects and me
The Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time, nine month, tenure track position titled: Extension Specialist—Vegetable and Specialty Seed Crops. The position is based at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) located in Aurora, OR—about 90 minutes north of Corvallis, OR and Oregon State University’s main campus. The position is at […]
http://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.png00Bloghttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngBlog2016-10-31 13:40:562019-11-14 21:34:19ESC Blog Classifieds: Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist
Aziz Sancar delivering his Nobel Lecture for his prize in Chemistry 2015. He said yes. My early morning wakeup on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 began as usual with a, though admittedly not healthy, quick Twitter check. My internet-induced squint widened when I saw that Aziz Sancar was trending. Dr. Sancar had just been named co-winner […]
00Bloghttp://esc-sec.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ESC_logo-300x352.pngBlog2016-10-26 09:00:122019-11-14 21:34:18A Nobel prize and the unknown benefits that come from saying yes
Ancient spiders from an ancient forest
In which several arachnologists and other natural historians visit the Walbran Valley.
ESC Blog Classifieds: Greenhouse Entomologist (Beneficial Insects)
Great Lakes Greenhouses (Leamington, ON) is seeking a full-time entomologist to aid in the development and implementation of rearing protocols for the production of beneficial insects used in the greenhouse industry. Knowledge and experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, beneficial insect propagation and maintenance, and the ability to perform independent research are all necessary to […]
Don’t read this article
I will admit that the headline was thoroughly and completely “click bait”. That’s because I was worried that “The new ESC Science Policy Committee and its mandate” would have you move along to the next article. And I hope that giving you the goods now on what this article is about doesn’t cause that right… […]
ESC Blog Classifieds – MSc Positions at U Manitoba
Dr. Alejandro Costamagna, along with Dr. Harry Sapirstein, are advertising 2 MSc opportunities in agricultural entomology in the Department of Entomology at the University of Manitoba: Effects of Midge Damage on Gluten Strength of Resistant and Susceptible Wheat Genotypes Determining the role of crop and non-crop habitats to provide sustainable aphid suppression in soybeans Deadline […]
ESC Blog Classifieds – Student Field Research Assistants (Horticulture Crops, OMAFRA)
“Are you serious about making your mark, getting hands-on work experience and learning more about careers in the Ontario Public Service? These positions at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Guelph, Ontario will provide an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in horticulture crop production, pest management, research or […]
ESC Blog Classifieds – Indigenous Scholar, Assistant Professor @ University of Manitoba
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications from Indigenous (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit) Scholars for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter, in one of the following broad disciplines: Agricultural Business/Economics; Food/Nutritional Sciences; or Agricultural Production/Ecology. Identification […]
ESC Blog Classifieds – Research Assistant, AAFC Saskatoon
Interested in working with agricultural research entomologists in Saskatchewan? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is hiring! Research Assistant – Entomology Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Science and Technology Branch Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) Permanent Full Time // Temporary part time // $55,840 to $67,936 (Salary under review) Closing date: 7 December 2016 – 23:59, Pacific Time Who can […]
Leonard, the insects and me
Last winter, I spent a few months working on insect identifications for the BC Conservation Data Centre, mostly collections of insects made at newly-acquired conservation lands in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions of BC. As I had no laboratory of my own, and no reference collections to work with, I was working out of […]
ESC Blog Classifieds: Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist
The Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time, nine month, tenure track position titled: Extension Specialist—Vegetable and Specialty Seed Crops. The position is based at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) located in Aurora, OR—about 90 minutes north of Corvallis, OR and Oregon State University’s main campus. The position is at […]
A Nobel prize and the unknown benefits that come from saying yes
Aziz Sancar delivering his Nobel Lecture for his prize in Chemistry 2015. He said yes. My early morning wakeup on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 began as usual with a, though admittedly not healthy, quick Twitter check. My internet-induced squint widened when I saw that Aziz Sancar was trending. Dr. Sancar had just been named co-winner […]