[NHCOLL-L:1039] Immediate Opening at the New York Botanical Garden

[Thiers, Barbara]

	ADMINISTRATIVE CURATOR at The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium

	The Herbarium of the New York Botanical Garden, a worldwide
collection of about 6 million specimens of all plant and fungal groups, is
not only one of the largest in the world but also one of the most active in
terms of specimen loans and acquisitions.  The Herbarium staff of 25 serves
the research community by providing loans of specimens, posting specimen
data in on-line catalogs, and hosting researchers' on-site visits.  The
staff also processes collections made primarily in the Neotropics by the
staff of NYBG's research departments. 

	This position is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in
a career in administration in a large, active, modern herbarium that serves
research worldwide.  The person in this position will: interact with the
national and international scientific community through oversight of the
specimen transaction program; represent and promote the Herbarium by giving
tours of the facility, presenting Herbarium projects at scientific meetings
and on the NYBG web site; contribute to the growth, curation, and usefulness
of the collection by participating in new specimen acquisition initiatives,
in seeking project funding, and identification and/or curation of specimens
in area of expertise.

	See the New York Botanical Garden Herbarium Employment web page
<http://www.nybg.org/bsci/herb/herb2.html
<http://www.nybg.org/bsci/herb/herb2.html> > for specific duties and
responsibilities for this position, and for general information about
working in the Herbarium.

	QUALIFICATIONS:  Masters or Doctoral degree in some aspect of plant
or fungal taxonomy; herbarium management experience; familiarity and ease
with computer databases; ability to work independently and to function
cooperatively as part of a team; excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; ability to deal with detail and produce accurate work.
	SALARY:  Commensurate with experience.
	STARTING DATE:  After 1 July, 2001; specific date is negotiable.
	APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of interest, C.V., and names and
contact information for three references as email attachments by 1 June 2001
to: Dr. Barbara M. Thiers <bthiers at nybg.org <mailto:bthiers at nybg.org> >,
Director of the Herbarium

	The New York Botanical Garden is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer


Dr. Barbara M. Thiers
Director of the Herbarium
New York Botanical Garden <http://www.nybg.org/> 
200th St. & Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10458-5126
Email: bthiers at nybg.org
Voice: 718-817-8622
Fax: 718-562-6780