The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History currently has openings for two full- time Research Botanists. The Department of Botany seeks candidates with demonstrated expertise in, and a commitment to, collections-based research centered on plant systematics and evolution. Those with a research program focusing on the systematics of lichens, marine algae, or large angiosperm families for which the United States National Herbarium has strong holdings (e.g., Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Melastomataceae, Orchidaceae, or Rubiaceae) are especially encouraged to apply.
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This is an exciting and dynamic time to be a member of Selby Gardens’ team, with a new 55,000 sq. ft. solar array and the Plant Research Center which houses the library (7500 volumes dating to the mid-1700s), herbarium (120,000 specimens), the second-largest botanical spirit collection in the world (35,000 specimens), and the molecular and flasking laboratories. A new glasshouse complex is forthcoming.
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UT Austin’s highly ranked ecology and biological research programs benefit from hosting the outstanding postdoctoral scientists selected each year to be Stengl-Wyer Scholars.
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The CBS Conservatory is a modern greenhouse containing the living plant collection at the University of Minnesota that serves research, teaching, and outreach efforts in the College of Biological Sciences. The Director is in charge of all operations at the Conservatory, and interacts with faculty, staff and students.
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Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT USA
This is a full-time, academic year (9-month) tenure track position with 45% teaching, 45% research, and 10% Service.
This position requires that the successful candidate develop a focused program of research, teaching, and service activities related to plant evolution and biodiversity (e.g., systematics, comparative biology, speciation, adaptation, phylogeography). Teaching responsibilities include an upper-level course on Plant Systematics, contributing to other courses in the curriculum as determined with the Department Head, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The position also includes curating the Montana State herbarium (MONT), and performing appropriate university, professional, and public service relevant to the position. Applicants with questions or concerns about their relevance to the position description and qualification are encouraged to contact the search chair.
For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on:
https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/42139
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The Department of Biology at Texas State University is conducting an external search for an experienced and outstanding senior scholar to serve as Department Chair beginning Summer or Fall 2025. Appointments will be at the Professor rank with tenure. We invite applications from individuals that are excellent leaders, scientists, and communicators to lead a highly engaged and collaborative faculty committed to advancing undergraduate and graduate teaching and increasing externally funded research and innovation in strong support of the university’s goal to advance to R1 status by 2027.
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Curator Position at Iowa State University.
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Research Botanist and Curator of California Floristics for the Jepson Herbarium (UC Berkeley)
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The Department of Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the biological sciences, beginning in August of 2025.
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The Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) seeks an experienced and passionate Executive Director to lead the organization in its mission to preserve and promote the native plants of Florida. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successful leadership in the nonprofit sector and a strong commitment to environmental conservation. A detailed job description and application instructions can be found at https://www.fnps.org/who-we-are/jobs. Application deadline is June 30th, 2024.
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