[Taxacom] Sorry, information about temporary, FT Botany research assistant position at the Academy of Natural Sciences

[Alina Freire-Fierro]

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Temporary Research Assistant in Botany
Issue Date: May 11, 2009
Closing Date: May 25, 2009

The Department of Botany at the Academy of Natural Sciences in  
Philadelphia seeks a
temporary, full-time research assistant to build a database of plant  
specimens from the New
Jersey Pine Barrens. Responsibilities will include curating, imaging,  
databasing, and geo-
referencing specimens from the herbarium.

Required
Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree program in biology  
or related field or
equivalent professional experience.
Interest in plants.

Desired
Experience with herbarium specimens.
Experience with digital photography.
Experience with computer databases.

Salary range
$10-11/hour depending on experience.

Start Date
Position is available immediately; start date should be no later than  
June 1.

Duration
This is a 3 month full-time position.

To Apply:
Send resume, statement of interest and the names and email addresses  
of three references to:
  Dr. Tatyana Livshultz, Assistant Curator of Botany, Livshultz at ansp.org

The Academy of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   
Minorities, women and
veterans are encouraged to apply.