Position Announcement

[Moore, Gerry]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


RESEARCH TAXONOMIST



Brooklyn Botanic Garden seeks a Plant Taxonomist/Systematist with an
interest in floristics to join the team writing the New York Metropolitan
Flora (see www.bbg.org/nymf).  Duties include writing vascular plant
descriptions and keys in DELTA language format, performing taxonomic
research related to flora, pursuing other systematics research interests
using traditional and/or modern methods.  On-site facilities include
herbarium of local flora with over 250,000 accessions, 57,000 volume
research library, and laboratory equipped for anatomical and molecular
techniques; opportunity to teach at high school and graduate levels.

Ph.D. or Masters (with experience) in Plant Taxonomy/Systematics.
Demonstrated ability to write descriptions and keys required. Field
experience, knowledge of northeastern flora, GIS and database systems
preferred.  Ability to work independently and as team member of the research
staff.

Send curriculum vitae, a letter with statement of research interests and
goals, and names and addresses of three references to:   Human Resources,
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225   or FAX
718-622-7826. Review of applications will begin on 16 April 2001.


EOE M/F/D/V


Cheers,
Gerry Moore
Research Taxonomist
Coordinator New York Metropolitan Flora Project
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11225-1099
718-623-7332