Plant Conservation Research Assistant – Ex-situ & Seed Banking

Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Dublin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland is seeking a Research Assistant to support ex-situ conservation activities within the PLEDGE project in Dublin. You will assist with seed banking, cryopreservation and in-vitro cultivation, contribute to field and lab work, and help with reporting and communication.

This role offers opportunities to work across institutional partners, gain hands-on experience in conservation techniques, and contribute to developing protocols and outputs for vascular plants

Responsibilities

• Support ex-situ conservation efforts in Ireland including seed banking, cryopreservation and in-vitro cultivation.
• Participate in fieldwork, lab work, reporting and communication activities of the project.

Job description

The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland is seeking a Research Assistant to support ex-situ conservation activities within the PLEDGE project in Dublin. You will assist with seed banking, cryopreservation and in-vitro cultivation, contribute to field and lab work, and help with reporting and communication.

This role offers opportunities to work across institutional partners, gain hands-on experience in conservation techniques, and contribute to developing protocols and outputs for vascular plants