[Nhcoll-l] Post Doctoral position in Botany

[Trock, Debra]

We have a postdoctoral position open in the Botany Department at the California Academy of Sciences.  Please see the web site for more information.  And, please excuse the cross posting!

Position Title:    John J. Rose Postdoctoral Fellowship in Botany
Department:      Botany
Prepared Date:  November 2, 2012
Prepared By:     Peter Fritsch
FLSA Status:     Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
The California Academy of Sciences invites applications for the John J. Rose Postdoctoral Fellowship in Botany, a full-time position for research on the systematics and evolution of vascular plants. This is a one-year position with a possible one-year extension based on performance. Candidates must have their Ph.D. prior to beginning the position. Individuals with interest and expertise in international field research, museum collections development, and molecular systematics of vascular plants are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition to the primary focus on research, the candidate will be expected to contribute to various activities that take place in a large public museum, such as public education and exhibit content development.

The herbarium at the Academy's Department of Botany includes about 2 million specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens, with strengths in western North America, Latin America, Mediterranean Europe, eastern Asia, and Madagascar. Other institutional facilities and resources include the Center for Comparative Genomics, Howell Botanical Laboratory, a comprehensive library of systematic and evolutionary biology, an SEM unit, and a 280-core computing cluster. For additional information about the Academy and the department, please visit http://research.calacademy.org/.

To apply, send a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a two-page description of general research accomplishments and goals, a three- to four-page project proposal for the fellowship, and the names, addresses, e-mails, and telephone numbers of three references by January 15, 2013.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*          Conduct original research on plant systematics and evolution

*          Conduct various laboratory activities relevant to the project

*          May prepare species descriptions and taxonomic keys using museum collections at CAS and other relevant herbaria

*          Oversee and perform identification of collections pertinent to the project

*          Plan and participate in field work to generate collections relevant to the project

*          May work closely with a research assistant or volunteers

*          Publish results pertinent to the project

*          Follow all Academy safety regulations

*          Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will possess the following education and/or equivalent experience:


*          Ph.D. with specialty in plant systematics and evolution, and experience in conducting herbarium, laboratory, and/or field work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

*          Proficiency with literature and terminology of systematic and evolutionary botany

*          Computer skills including experience with phylogenetic software packages and herbarium database use

*          Strong communication skills

*          Strong organizational skills

*          Familiarity with or willingness to learn laboratory techniques

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals. Foreign language speaking skills desirable.


Dr. Debra Trock, Senior Collections Manager
Botany Department
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA  94118
415-379-5363

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