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> Missouri Botanical Garden, a world leader in discovering and sharing
> knowledge about plants and their enironment currently seeks candidates for
> the following positions. 
> 
> Assistant/Associate Curator
> Works in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis to initiate
> a modern taxonmic treatment of Manihot (Euphorbiaceae) using
> morphological, anatomical, and molecular characters to assess evolutionary
> pathways and to define sections within the genus for later detailed
> revision. Evolution and domestication of Manihot esculenta will be of
> particular interest, including ethnobotany and the role of human mediated
> evolution.  
> 
> Qualifications include a Ph.D. in botany, along with experience in field
> collection and morphological and molecular analyses. Position will be
> filled at Assistant level with individuals who have up to seven years
> experience and at the Associate level for those with more than seven years
> experience. Requires familiarity with herbarium routines and botanical
> literature, ability to obtain funding, exceptional written communication
> skills, and strong computer skills.  Candidates should have an established
> publication record.  Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills desired.
> Post-Doctoral Researcher
> Conducts  research in Asteraceae systematics primarily using traditional
> methods and leading to a floristic treatment of the family for Flora
> Mesoamericana. Works as part of the Flora Mesoamericana project at the
> Garden, which is part of the cooperative, multinational project led by the
> Garden, Universidad Nacional Aut?noma de M?xico and The Natural History
> Museum, London. Attracts financial support for fieldwork, edits submitted
> treatments, contributes to the Mesoamerican floristic database and
> publishes results on the Internet as part of the web version Flora
> Mesoamericana.  
> 
> Qualifications include a Ph.D. in botany, familiarity with herbarium
> routines and botanical literature, the ability to obtain funding and
> database management experience.  Strong written communication skills
> needed.  Knowledge of Spanish and an interest in conducting tropical
> fieldwork desired.
> 
> We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and
> life insurance, retirement plan, and 403(b) with generous match.  To
> apply, send curriculum vitae along with names and addresses of three
> references to Missouri Botanical Garden, Human Resource Management, Box
> 299, St. Louis, MO 63166-0299 or to jobs at mobot.org.  Visit us at
> www.mobot.org.  Review of resumes begins immediately.  Positions are open
> until filled.  (EOE)