Botany Research Scientist: Plant Systematics & Outreach

The Canadian Museum Of Nature; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Museum of Nature is seeking an innovative Research Scientist in Botany (vascular plants) to conceive, design and lead an independent and collaborative collections-based research program in systematics and taxonomy, with a special focus on Canada. The incumbent will publish scientific research and promote botanical research through outreach in the National Capital Region and beyond.

Responsibilities include supporting the National Herbarium collections, collaborating with museum

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Botany or related area, specializing in vascular plants.
• Thesis must be completed before appointment if enrolled in a doctoral program.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design and lead an independent, collaborative collections-based research program in systematics/taxonomy.
• Publish scientific research and support CMN’s National Herbarium collections.
• Collaborate with museum staff across public programs and exhibits.
• Engage in outreach using various media to promote botanical research.

Skills

Research leadership

Systematics & taxonomy

Botany specialist

Scientific communication

Collaboration

Public outreach

Office software

Education

Doctoral degree in Botany (vascular plants)

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

Job description

The Canadian Museum of Nature is seeking an innovative Research Scientist in Botany (vascular plants) to conceive, design and lead an independent and collaborative collections-based research program in systematics and taxonomy, with a special focus on Canada. The incumbent will publish scientific research and promote botanical research through outreach in the National Capital Region and beyond.

Responsibilities include supporting the National Herbarium collections, collaborating with museum