Assistant Curator, Restoration Ecology & Conservation

The New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days

13 Paid Holidays

12 Sick Days

Health and Dental Insurance Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden seeks an Assistant Curator in Restoration Ecology for a career-track appointment in the Center for Conservation and Restoration Ecology. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, field-oriented, collections-informed research program using plants to advance restoration and biodiversity.

The role emphasizes collaboration across NYBG Science, attracting extramural funding, promoting education and public engagement, and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• PhD in ecology, botany, biology, restoration ecology, conservation biology, plant science, environmental science, or related field.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Strong publication record and evidence of potential or current success in securing external funding to support research.
• Demonstrated expertise in restoration ecology, plant community ecology, conservation biology, ecosystem recovery, restoration monitoring, or related field.
• Experience working in tropical ecosystems is desirable; Caribbean and Latin America preferred.
• Ability to design and implement field-based research and monitoring programs.
• Strong quantitative skills in statistics, ecological modeling, GIS, remote sensing, experimental design, data science, programming, machine learning, or related quantitative approaches.
• Ability to connect taxonomic, ecological, and applied restoration knowledge to real world sites and situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships and contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate science effectively to multiple constituencies.
• Preference for candidates with experience teaching, advising, mentoring environmental professionals.
• Excellent English language communication skills; languages beyond English are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong, innovative, internationally recognized research program in restoration ecology.
• Design and lead field-based restoration ecology research, monitoring, and evaluation projects.
• Leverage NYBG’s collections and resources to support research and conservation initiatives.
• Build integrative, collaborative research programs and develop partnerships inside and outside NYBG.
• Attract extramural funding and publish peer-reviewed outputs and reports.
• Engage in service to NYBG Science and the broader community, including outreach and education.

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden seeks an Assistant Curator in Restoration Ecology for a career-track appointment in the Center for Conservation and Restoration Ecology. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, field-oriented, collections-informed research program using plants to advance restoration and biodiversity.

The role emphasizes collaboration across NYBG Science, attracting extramural funding, promoting education and public engagement, and mentoring students.