Post Doc – UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

Title of the Job: Post Doc – UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Description: Job #JPF09879

• BOTANICAL GARDENS / L&S Life Sciences / UCLA

Position overviewSalary range: .Application WindowOpen date: October 1, 2024Next review date: Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position descriptionThe UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Herbarium seek applications for a curator of living plant collections to work on a two-year project to review and analyze the composition of existing plants of the Garden and help develop a strategic plan to enhance the Garden as a Living Museum. This position, funded by an award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will be a two-year appointment to work exclusively on a grant-funded project to create a road for the future of the UCLA Botanical Garden that will meet its educational, research, and outreach goals. The post-doctoral curator will be supervised by the Garden Director and work closely with the herbarium curator, the Garden’s science advisor, the Assistant Director, and other Garden staff. This position presents an exciting opportunity to be a key participant in a strategic planning process to enhance the extensive and historically significant collections of the UCLA Mathias Garden and is ideal for someone seeking a career in management of botanical garden collections or herbarium curation. The position is available in January 2025.
Responsibilities for the position will change over the course of the project. Initially, the curator will update and check the inventory of the current IrisBG database and supervise students to archive vouchers that are not currently in the herbarium. Second, the person will analyze the data bases for taxonomic and biogeographical representation in the Collections. Third the person will analyze the collections based on additional criterial generated through a consultation process and help draft a report of recommendations for future collections.The successful candidate must hold a PhD in plant systematics, botany, horticulture, biology, or a related field by the date of appointment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digital data bases, plant identification, and/or botanical garden curation. Good writing skills are also desirable. The curator must be comfortable taking responsibility for the curatorial aspects of the project while also working as part of a team on drafting the final report. The candidate must also be willing to supervise and mentor undergraduate assistants. Individuals with a history and commitment to mentoring undergraduates from underrepresented groups in the sciences are encouraged to apply.Department:QualificationsBasic qualificationsPhD in plant systematics, botany, horticulture, biology, or a related field by the date of appointmentApplication RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our document, and .Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload theRelevant Experience to the positionReason for interest in the positionStatement of ResearchReference requirements

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