Floristic Botanist - National Tropical Botanical Garden

Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading botanical organization is seeking a Full Time Floristic Botanist to conduct systematic studies on Micronesian plants. The successful candidate will collaborate with esteemed researchers to publish a Flora of Micronesia. This fixed-term position offers a salary of $70,000 USD and is based in Kaua‘i, Hawai’i, with an initial duration of two years and a possibility for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting systematic and floristic studies.
• Strong botanical knowledge and research skills.
• Ability to publish findings in scientific literature.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic and floristic studies on Micronesian plants.
• Publish a written Flora of Micronesia.
• Collaborate with the Director of Science and Conservation.

Job description

The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is now accepting applications for a Full Time Floristic Botanist. The successful candidate has the opportunity to conduct systematic and floristic studies on Micronesian plants and to publish a written Flora of Micronesia, under the direction of Dr. Tiffany Knight, Director of Science and Conservation and in collaboration with Dr. David Lorence, Senior Research Botanist. The position is for two years, with possibility of extension. This position is based at NTBG Headquarters on Kaua‘i, Hawai’i.

Deadline: 01 February 2026

Contract: Fixed-term

Salary: $70,000 USD

Location: Kaua‘i, Hawai’i, United States of America