Position: Botanist Employer: Smithsonian Institution
Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary Location: Front Royal, Virginia Job Description: One botanist is needed for vegetation surveys at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia and nearby protected areas from April September 2012, with strong possibility of extension. We have planned resurveys of vegetation plots for both woody and herbaceous plants, as well as a new study of plant succession within canopy gaps. Duties will include regular monitoring of dendrometer bands on 250 trees within the SI-Geo large forest dynamics plot (25 ha, 41,000 marked stems), where a major resurvey is planned for 2013. Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent taxonomic familiarity with the flora of eastern deciduous forests including the ability to identify small seedlings to species, as well as demonstrated experience at plant surveys , in addition to formal training. Applicants should be in good physical condition and have an enthusiasm to learn, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver's license, and be willing to work early mornings and early evenings in inclement weather including temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Application materials should include a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for three references. Materials should be submitted through email to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed after April 2, with decisions made as soon as possible. Stipend is $2000/month Last Date to apply: April 2, 2012 Contact: William McShea Email: [email protected]
