Fern Systematist Wanted

[Roy E. Halling]

     The Institute of Systemtic Botany of The New York Botanical Garden is
     pleased to announce an opening for a position of Associate Curator to
     work in collaboration with Dr. John Mickel on the systematics of
     pteridophytes.  Qualifications are: 1) a Ph.D. in the systematics of
     ferns, 2) strong publication record in fern systematics, 3) an
     interest and ability to utilize large herbarium and library
     collections, 4) the ability to develop or continue an active field
     program in Latin America, 5) a willingness to participate in Garden
     activities such as scientific publication and teaching, and 6) a
     willingness to seek external sources of funding.  Interested
     applicants should send their c.v., statement of research interests,
     reprints, and names of five colleagues willing to provide letters of
     recommendation to: Dr. Scott A. Mori, Director, Institute of
     Systematic Botany, The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York,
     10458-5126.  Application deadline: 1 July 1997.