Curatorial Assistant: Plant Collections & Field Research

American Society of Plant Taxonomists; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society of Plant Taxonomists seeks a Curatorial Assistant to contribute to scientific information through study and management of plant specimens and data collections in our herbarium. You will assist in preparing analyses and publications, with emphasis on Asian botany and botanical nomenclature.

Responsibilities include managing research projects, labeling and storing specimens, entering database records, and supporting colleagues’ research.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years’ herbarium experience and coursework in plant systematics/taxonomy, field botany or ecology.
• Developing understanding of botanical nomenclature, botanical literature and taxonomy.
• Some expertise in a taxonomic group and Asian botany.
• Prior field experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to speak clearly and persuasively in various situations.
• Scheduling flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages research projects and/or a portion of the research collections.
• Identifies, labels, processes and stores/accesses plant materials.
• Enters and maintains database records.
• Participates in writing and editing of scientific papers, reports and proposals, including data collection and analysis.
• Supports research activities of colleagues and/or programs.
• Supports the curation of the Asian research collection.
• Participates in travel and field work.
• Adheres to safety standards and reports incidents promptly.
• Follows policies and department guidelines.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperative work culture.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in botany/ecology/related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The American Society of Plant Taxonomists seeks a Curatorial Assistant to contribute to scientific information through study and management of plant specimens and data collections in our herbarium. You will assist in preparing analyses and publications, with emphasis on Asian botany and botanical nomenclature.

Responsibilities include managing research projects, labeling and storing specimens, entering database records, and supporting colleagues’ research.