Project Field Botanist The Species and Habitat Conservation Group of the Center for Tropical Plant Conservation at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden seeks a Project Field Botanist. Working with the FTBG South Florida conservation team, the Project Field Botanist will meet 1 year grant obligations to assess current status and map populations of the endangered Key Tree Cactus (Pilosocereus robinii) in the Florida Keys using GPS and GIS technologies; assess habitat characteristics and identify potential reintroduction sites; gather and synthesize existing literature; update, expand, and help maintain the South Florida Rare Plant Database; assist with ex situ collections; represent Fairchild Tropical Garden Conservation Program to lay, government, and scientific groups through oral presentations, lay and scientific publications; track budget expenditures, and write annual reports. The Project Field Botanist reports to the Conservation Ecologist/ Team leader.
Qualifications: BS or MS degree in conservation biology, ecology, botany, forestry, or geography with GIS specialty; 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; ability to work cooperatively with land managers and FTBG colleagues and independently; knowledge of horticulture, plant identification; computer literacy of MS Word, Excel, Access, statistical software, and ArcView GIS; 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 operators license, own vehicle and be willing to make field visits; mileage will be reimbursed. Application Instructions: Send letter of interest, resume, 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: October 15, 2006 or until position is filled.
