Post Doc - UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Apply now to Post Doc - UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Job #JPF09879 + BOTANICAL GARDENS / L&S Life Sciences / UCLA Position overview Salary range: . Application Window Open date: October 1, 2024 Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Herbarium seek applications for a curator of living plant collections to work on a two-year project to review and analyze the composition of existing plants of the Garden and help develop a strategic plan to enhance the Garden as a Living Museum. This position, funded by an award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will be a two-year appointment to work exclusively on a grant-funded project to create a road for the future of the UCLA Botanical Garden that will meet its educational, research, and outreach goals. The post-doctoral curator will be supervised by the Garden Director and work closely with the herbarium curator, the Garden’s science advisor, the Assistant Director, and other Garden staff. This position presents an exciting opportunity to be a key participant in a strategic planning process to enhance the extensive and historically significant collections of the UCLA Mathias Garden and is ideal for someone seeking a career in management of botanical garden collections or herbarium curation. The position is available in January 2025. Responsibilities for the position will change over the course of the project. Initially, the curator will update and check the inventory of the current IrisBG database and supervise students to archive vouchers that are not currently in the herbarium. Second, the person will analyze the data bases for taxonomic and biogeographical representation in the Collections. Third the person will analyze the collections based on additional criterial generated through a consultation process and help draft a report of recommendations for future collections. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in plant systematics, botany, horticulture, biology, or a related field by the date of appointment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digital data bases, plant identification, and/or botanical garden curation. Good writing skills are also desirable. The curator must be comfortable taking responsibility for the curatorial aspects of the project while also working as part of a team on drafting the final report. The candidate must also be willing to supervise and mentor undergraduate assistants. Individuals with a history and commitment to mentoring undergraduates from underrepresented groups in the sciences are encouraged to apply. Department: https://www.botgard.ucla.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications PhD in plant systematics, botany, horticulture, biology, or a related field by the date of appointment Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + Cover Letter + Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements. + Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form + Relevant Experience to the position + Reason for interest in the position + Statement of Research Reference requirements + 3 required (contact information only) Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09879 Help contact: smckinney@lifesci.ucla.edu About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA