Research Scientist, Ecology

BOTANIC GARDENS CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Botanical Garden seeks a Research Scientist, Ecology to join the southeastern Center for Conservation (SECC) within the Department of Conservation & Research. The role leads applied ecological studies to advance the conservation and restoration of rare plants and their habitats in the southeastern United States.

The successful candidate will develop and lead collaborative research in restoration ecology, microbial interactions, translocations, adaptive management, demography, and

Job description

Research Scientist, Ecology - Atlanta Botanical Garden

• Country USA
• Region North America
• Working hours Full-time
• Contract type Permanent
• Experience Mid level

The Atlanta Botanical Garden seeks a Research Scientist, Ecology to join the southeastern Center for Conservation (SECC) within the Department of Conservation & Research. The Research Scientist will lead applied ecological research that advances the conservation and recovery of rare and imperiled plants and the restoration of their habitats, with particular emphasis on the southeastern United States.

Working within the SECC and Garden’s strategic plans, the successful candidate will develop and lead collaborative research focused on priority areas such as restoration ecology, especially research integrating fungal and other microbial interactions, conservation translocations and reintroductions, adaptive management, demography and population dynamics, and/or population viability. The scientist will translate research findings into practical conservation strategies while contributing to the Garden’s leadership in plant conservation science.

Deadline: 27/11/2026

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Contract type: Full-Time

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

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