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The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens invites applications for a full-time position of Research Botanist. The primary function of the job will be to conduct an integrated research program on an epiphyte-rich family in the American tropics and subtropics. The researcher will utilize modern and traditional methods such as comparative morphology, molecular systematics, climate modeling, population genetics, pollination biology, ecology, floristics, and informatics, with the goal of understanding, and conserving plants and their natural habitats.
A Ph.D. in plant systematics or a closely related field, and postdoctoral experience is required for this position. The successful candidate (SC) will maintain an active research program based on work in the field, herbarium, and lab, and measured by peer-reviewed publications, grant-funded proposals, and successful collaborations with other institutions. A history of raising funds from foundations, government agencies, or other grantors is desirable. Other responsibilities include the continued development and curation of the Gardens living and preserved collections, and by providing contributions to the Gardens outreach activities and dissemination of research at public and professional meetings. The SC will serve as the chief editor for the Gardens scientific publications, assist in the organization of symposia and other meetings, and participate in advanced intern- and university-level student education. Good public speaking ability is required. The SC will interact with Selby Gardens administration, staff, donors, volunteers, and members to assist in raising funds, educating stakeholders about our mission, and promoting the work of botanical science.