Leads the Missouri Botanical Garden local efforts in plant conservation, building connections for conservation with other Garden divisions and with local organizations. Maintains and manages the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) living collections and records under the care of the Missouri Botanical Garden, researches and proposes plants for the National CPC collection, prepares annual reports and publications, and assists with educational activities and exhibits. Also conducts field work to collect propagules, propagates and established plants at the Garden and Shaw Nature Reserve or assists in monitoring restoration and reintroduction work in the wild. Participates in the local on-going invasive species programs. Seeks funding to support and expand the program.
Qualifications includes: Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, botany or closely related discipline with 0-7 years of experience and knowledge of plant conservation, taxonomy, and population genetics. Knowledge of collection techniques, propagation, cultivation and curation of rare plants and living collections. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with Midwestern flora is beneficial. Selected candidate must have authorization to work in the USA. This is a regular, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please visit our web site www.mobot.org for further information about the Garden and about the application process: click on About/Jobs & Internships/How to Apply. Application should be mailed to: Missouri Botanical Garden Human Resource Management 2345 Tower Grove Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 U.S.A.
