Plant Collections Curator & Sustainability Programs

The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned natural history museum in Toronto seeks a Curator of Plants & Sustainability to manage its plant collection. The ideal candidate will lead research, develop exhibitions, and actively engage the public in understanding the vital role of plants in sustainability. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and a passion for public outreach. Attractive salary and benefits package offered, including medical and dental insurance.

Benefits

Medical and dental plan

Pension plan

22 days of vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant fields with knowledge of plant taxonomy.
• Experience within transdisciplinary museum or university environments.
• Interest in science communication and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Engage the public on the importance of plants and sustainability.
• Develop and oversee museum exhibitions and public programs.
• Conduct original research on the systematics and evolution of green plants.

Skills

Plant systematics

Plant ecology

Public speaking

Science communication

Education

Ph.D. in plant systematics, ecology, or conservation biology

Tools

DNA analysis methods

Bioinformatics

Job description

A renowned natural history museum in Toronto seeks a Curator of Plants & Sustainability to manage its plant collection. The ideal candidate will lead research, develop exhibitions, and actively engage the public in understanding the vital role of plants in sustainability. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and a passion for public outreach. Attractive salary and benefits package offered, including medical and dental insurance.