Plant Taxonomy Curatorial Assistant (Asian Botany)

Missouri Botanical Garden; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curatorial Assistant at Missouri Botanical Garden contributes to scientific information development through study and management of plant specimens and data collections. Expertise in herbarium work and Asian botany will support nomenclature, taxonomy, and botanical literature. Collaboration with curators and researchers is essential.

Position involves handling collections, data entry, and occasional field work; opportunity to participate in scholarly publications and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, or related discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• Developing knowledge in botanical nomenclature and taxonomy is expected.

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.
• Supports research activities of colleagues and programs.
• Supports the curation of the Asian research collection.
• Travels for field work as needed.
• Follows safety standards and policies.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Accountability

Problem Solving

Stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Collection Management

Internet research

Job description

The Curatorial Assistant at Missouri Botanical Garden contributes to scientific information development through study and management of plant specimens and data collections. Expertise in herbarium work and Asian botany will support nomenclature, taxonomy, and botanical literature. Collaboration with curators and researchers is essential.

Position involves handling collections, data entry, and occasional field work; opportunity to participate in scholarly publications and travel as needed.