[Nhcoll-l] Open Position: Assistant Curator, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, New York Botanical Garden

[Thiers, Barbara]

Assistant Curator, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, New York Botanical Garden

BASIC JOB FUNCTION:
The Assistant Curator will participate in the management of the Herbarium, providing professional expertise in plant identification and nomenclature; helping to develop projects that further Herbarium goals of making data available for research and conservations; conducting original research; and taking an active role in outreach for the herbarium for a general audience.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
* Identify plant specimens
* Address nomenclatural issues that arise during specimen loan fulfillment
* Curation and digitization projects
* Write grant proposals to support the work of the Herbarium
* Lead collection improvement activities including specimen digitization projects and rearrangement of the Herbarium
* Carry out original research
* Participate in Division-wide activities such as editing, web content development, tours, and courses
* Represent the Herbarium at nation and international meetings

REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience with plant identification
* Defined research objectives
* Familiarity with specimen digitization and curation techniques
* Ability to write compellingly for grant proposal and science outreach projects
* Experience and interest in formal and informal lecturing
* PhD in Plant Science
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Herbarium - Position Application Number: SC-1742


Dr. Barbara M. Thiers
Patricia K. Holmgren Director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium
And Vice President for Administration, Science Division
Editor, Index Herbariorum
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY 10458-5126
bthiers at nybg.org<mailto:bthiers at nybg.org>
718-817-8626

Download Index Herbariorum questionnaire:
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