[NHCOLL-L:1864] Plant Systematist SEARCH RE-OPENED

[Diane Gutenkauf]

Please do not respond to me. Application information is at the end of this message. 

Plant Systematist, The Morton Arboretum
SEARCH RE-OPENED
The Morton Arboretum, a 680 hectare not-for-profit institution in the 
western suburbs of Chicago, is seeking an energetic and active researcher 
to fill the position Plant Systematist and Herbarium Curator.  The 
successful candidate will serve as the taxonomic authority for the 
Arboretum and curate the Herbarium (MOR), the second largest herbarium 
(155,000 specimens) at a US arboretum.  In addition, it is expected that 
the successful candidate will conduct novel plant systematics research 
focused on woody temperate plants, oversee the success of the Chicago 
Region Virtual Herbarium (www.vplants.org), and participate in regional 
plant conservation partnerships.

In addition to an active Research program (including laboratories in 
genetics, pathology, environmental physiology, root systems biology, and 
conservation), The Morton Arboretum boasts an exemplary Education 
program and a world-class living collection of temperate woody plants.  It 
is expected that the Plant Systematist will interact actively with staff in 
Collections and in Education.

Requirements for this position include a Ph.D. in plant systematics, specific 
experience with temperate woody plants, a knowledge of native and 
cultivated plant taxa, and an understanding of botanical and cultivated 
plant codes.  

To apply, please send curriculum vitae, complete contact 
information for five references, and cover letter to:  
Human Resources Manager, 
The Morton Arboretum 
4100 Illinois Rte. 53 
Lisle, Illinois 60532, USA.  
(www.mortonarb.org)   
or to jobs at mortonarb.org 

The Morton Arboretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Position is 
available until filled.  However, for full consideration, applications should 
be received by June 30, 2003.


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Diane Gutenkauf
Manager, Interpretation & Exhibits
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle IL 60532
630.719.2461 (v)
630.719.2433 (f)
dgutenka at mortonarb.org