[PCA] JOB: Field Botanist, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Miami, FL)

[Olivia Kwong]

POSITION VACANCY
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Field Botanist

The Species and Habitat Conservation Group of the Center for Tropical 
Plant Conservation at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden seeks a Field 
Botanist. The Field Botanist will assist with ongoing endangered plant 
conservation research in South Florida.  Specific duties include 
collecting ecological data, mapping rare plant and insect populations 
using GPS and GIS technologies; conducting field and laboratory 
experiments; data entry; gathering and synthesizing existing literature; 
update, expand, and help maintain the South Florida Rare Plant Database; 
assisting with ex situ collection maintenance and propagation;  assisting 
with coordination of group events such as weeding projects and plant 
introductions; representing Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Conservation 
Program to lay, government, and scientific groups through oral 
presentations, lay and scientific publications; tracking budget 
expenditures, purchasing supplies, writing annual reports and scientific 
publications. The Field Botanist reports to the Conservation Ecologist/ 
Team leader.  This position is grant-funded for 1 year with opportunity 
for extension as funding allows.

Qualifications:  BS or MS degree in conservation biology, environmental
studies, ecology, botany, forestry, or geography; excellent written and
oral communication; experience in biological surveys and monitoring;
mapping with GPS unit; data collection, entry and analysis; knowledge of
endangered plant species issues and familiarity with South Florida native
plants and ecosystems; knowledge of horticulture, plant identification;
ability to work cooperatively with Fairchild colleagues as well as
independently; computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, statistical software,
and ArcGIS software; ability to perform demanding outdoor physical labor 
in hot and humid conditions, lift and carry 30 lbs, and hike in uneven 
terrain for 2 miles; and must have a valid Florida operator.s license, own 
vehicle and be willing to make field visits; mileage will be reimbursed.

Application Instructions: Send letter of interest, resume, one 
publication, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Joyce Maschinski, 
Center for Tropical Plant Conservation, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 
11935 Old Cutler Rd., Miami, FL  33156-4242 or 
jmaschinski at fairchildgarden.org.  See our website for further details 
about our program: 
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/research/Conservation/Conservation.html. 
Salary commensurate with experience; FTBG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date for applications:  April 20, 2009 or until position is 
filled.