Systematic Botanist Job at RBG Melbourne

[Tim Entwisle]

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, MELBOURNE

SYSTEMATIC BOTANIST
Salary Range $34,548-$43,280

This is an opportunity to join the Royal Botanic Gardens,
Melbourne, in the Research and Herbarium Division.  You
will be required to undertake specialist systematic
research on vascular and/or non-vascular plants; develop
and contribute to projects deriving from the Flora of
Victoria; curate selected plant families; provide expert
botanical advice to clients; and supervise post-graduate
students.

For this position you will need to have a PhD or
equivalent experience; demonstrated ability in systematic
research (with experience in modern systematic
techniques); a high quality publication record; an
extensive knowledge of the Victorian flora and herbarium
procedures; and effective communication skills.

The position is based at the National Herbarium of
Victoria, South Yarra, and is offered for a five year
term, with the prospect of extension.

Copies of the duty statement and selection criteria are
available from the Receptionist, phone +61-3-9252 2300,
fax +61-3-6252 2350.
Additional information about the position is available
from Dr Tim Entwisle.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief
statement of research experience, a proposed five-year
research program and the names of three referees to the
Personnel Manager, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne,
Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra Vic. 3141, Australia,
by 28 October 1996.

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TIM ENTWISLE
Research Manager
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Birdwood Ave
South Yarra, Victoria, 3141
Australia
61-3-9252 2313 (phone)
61-3-9252 2350 (fax)
entwisle at botany.unimelb.edu.au
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