[PCA] JOB OPPTY: Post Baccalaureate Research and Employment at Botanic Gardens // Rare Plant RaMP Program (multiple locations) (closes: March 16)

[Krone, Elizabeth C]

*Overview: The Rare Plant RaMP (Research & Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates in Biological Sciences) program is a one-year research experience intended for individuals who were not able to participate extensively in research during their undergraduate degree program. This program is particularly intended for individuals from demographics historically excluded from STEM, first generation scholars, and those from under-resourced institutions. Those interested in gaining research and professional development experience in botany, plant science, or conservation are encouraged to apply.

*Duties:
-Research Experience: Engage in a year long research program under the guidance of a mentor and co-mentors around the theme of rare plant research.
-Program-wide meetings: Every other week, mentees and their peers will participate in discussion sessions focusing on reading primary literature, research skills and ethics, science communication, professional development, and career guidance.
-Exchange visits and workshops: Mentees will have the opportunity to visit other academic, government, or industry labs to further their professional goals and attend relevant workshops.
-Annual program symposium: Mentees will present their research at a yearly scientific conference-style symposium.
-Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) conference: Mentees and their mentors will attend the annual CPC Conference. Mentees will present their research, while also networking with other experts in their fields of interest.
-Science Communication: Mentees will lead a science communication project around a topic of their choice.

*Locations: Multiple

*Eligibility:
-Individuals who are first-generation college students, students from low-income households, or those from groups historically excluded from STEM are encouraged to apply.
-Participants must have a baccalaureate college degree before participating in the program (applicants must apply to the program before or within four years of graduation, with extensions allowed for family, medical leave, or military service).
-Individuals cannot be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program.
-Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States.

*Compensation: $41,000 with benefits, a research stipend, and funded travel expenses for conferences, symposia, workshops, and exchange visits. Specific benefits will vary at each botanic garden.

See the full announcement: https://atlantabg.org/conservation-research/outreach-education-and-training/ramp-post-baccalaureate-training-and-research-program-in-rare-plant-science-and-conservation/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RaMP-launch

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