Position Available

[Ric Land]

Missouri Botanical Garden
Assistant Curator

The Missouri Botanical Garden operates the world's most active research
program in tropical botany and is a leader in international scientific
collaboration.  We seek an Assistant Curator to coordinate plant collecting
programs in Gabon and Zambia to supply plant samples for pharmaceutical
study, conduct research in plant systematics, prepare and oversee the
preparation of systematic treatments, revisions, and/or scientific papers
on plant groups from Gabon and Zambia, and manage the database information.
Must be available to travel for extended periods and to attract financial
support for research activities by preparing proposals and obtaining
grants.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in botany or related field and up
to seven years specialized experience in botanical systematics and related
activities.  Also requires familiarity with herbarium routines, botanical
literature, and exceptional written communication skills.  Spoken French
ability desired.

We offer an outstanding benefits package.  To apply, send curriculum vitae
along with names and addresses of three references to Missouri Botanical
Garden, Human Resource Management, Attn: ACGZ, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, MO
63166-0299; e-mail to rland at admin.mobot.org; fax to (314) 577-9597.  Visit
us at www.mobot.org.  Review of resumes begins immediately.  Position is
open until filled.  (EOE)

Ric Land                            Office: (314) 577-9583
Missouri Botanical Garden           Fax:    (314) 577-9597
Human Resource Management           E-mail: rland at admin.mobot.org
2345 Tower Grove Avenue             Web: www.mobot.org
St. Louis, Missouri  63110