ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christopher Tyrrell
ASPT supports the DUKE Herbarium

As a society, we are standing with The Duke Herbarium and request that Duke University reconsider the decision to divest their herbarium. We ask that you also consider adding your support by signing this petition (https://www.change.org/p/urge-duke-university-to-reconsider-closing-their-herbarium) organized by AIBS, iDigBio, NSCA, and SPNHC with the support of ASPT, ABLS, BSA, and SHC.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christopher Tyrrell
ASPT Statement on Ukraine

OPPORTUNITY

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Director of Biocollections - ASU

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The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the Director of the ASU Biocollections with a concurrent appointment as a tenured associate or full professor. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will provide inspirational vision, quality leadership, and sound management for one of the fastest-growing biological collections in the US. The unique partnership between ASU’s Natural History Collections and the NSF-funded National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Biorepository offers unprecedented opportunities for innovative research, education, and outreach.

The Director of Biocollections will lead according to the principles outlined in the ASU Charter. The successful candidate will promote a dynamic long-term vision for growth, collegiality, transparency, and clear communication within the Natural History Collections, NEON, and across ASU, while building consensus around shared objectives and new opportunities. We are seeking exceptional candidates who meet the expectations for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at ASU.

To read more or apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/159166

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Post-doctoral Living Collections Curator

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Exciting post-doctoral Curatorial Position at the beautiful Botanical Garden of UCLA. Join our team to lead efforts on developing a strategic plan to use and enhance the extensive and historically significant collections of our garden located in the heart of Los Angeles, CA.

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Rare Plant RaMP Research Mentee

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The Rare Plant RaMP (Research & Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates in Biological Sciences) program is a one-year research experience intended for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and are interested in gaining research and professional development experience in botany, plant science, or conservation.

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Assist. Prof. & Herbarium Curator - Museum of Southwestern Biology

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The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM is hiring for an assistant professor of biology and curator of the herbarium at the Museum of Southwestern Biology. Best consideration date is 12/13/2024 but the position will remain open until filled. Please share widely! Application and details can be found here:

https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=31286&site=7&source=Higheredjobs&referralToken=d5EFuqUeSE6kXs8qWZX1Kw 

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Assistant Professor of Botany - SUNY Oswego

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Located on the southeast shore of Lake Ontario, the Department of Biological Sciences at SUNY Oswego is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Botany. Areas of expertise may include plant systematics, plant evolution, phylogeography, and paleobotany. Our department has a long botanical tradition exemplified in part by our greenhouse, an NSF supported herbarium, the Rice Creek Field Station, and campus native plant initiatives.

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Research Botanist - US

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The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History currently has openings for two full- time Research Botanists. The Department of Botany seeks candidates with demonstrated expertise in, and a commitment to, collections-based research centered on plant systematics and evolution. Those with a research program focusing on the systematics of lichens, marine algae, or large angiosperm families for which the United States National Herbarium has strong holdings (e.g., Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Melastomataceae, Orchidaceae, or Rubiaceae) are especially encouraged to apply.

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Orchid Research Botanist

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This is an exciting and dynamic time to be a member of Selby Gardens’ team, with a new 55,000 sq. ft. solar array and the Plant Research Center which houses the library (7500 volumes dating to the mid-1700s), herbarium (120,000 specimens), the second-largest botanical spirit collection in the world (35,000 specimens), and the molecular and flasking laboratories. A new glasshouse complex is forthcoming.

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Director of the Conservatory and Botanical Collection - Twin Cities

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The CBS Conservatory is a modern greenhouse containing the living plant collection at the University of Minnesota that serves research, teaching, and outreach efforts in the College of Biological Sciences. The Director is in charge of all operations at the Conservatory, and interacts with faculty, staff and students.

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Assistant Professor of Plant Evolution - MONT

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Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT USA

This is a full-time, academic year (9-month) tenure track position with 45% teaching, 45% research, and 10% Service.

This position requires that the successful candidate develop a focused program of research, teaching, and service activities related to plant evolution and biodiversity (e.g., systematics, comparative biology, speciation, adaptation, phylogeography). Teaching responsibilities include an upper-level course on Plant Systematics, contributing to other courses in the curriculum as determined with the Department Head, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The position also includes curating the Montana State herbarium (MONT), and performing appropriate university, professional, and public service relevant to the position. Applicants with questions or concerns about their relevance to the position description and qualification are encouraged to contact the search chair.

For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on:
https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/42139

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Chair, Department of Biology - Texas State University

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The Department of Biology at Texas State University is conducting an external search for an experienced and outstanding senior scholar to serve as Department Chair beginning Summer or Fall 2025. Appointments will be at the Professor rank with tenure. We invite applications from individuals that are excellent leaders, scientists, and communicators to lead a highly engaged and collaborative faculty committed to advancing undergraduate and graduate teaching and increasing externally funded research and innovation in strong support of the university’s goal to advance to R1 status by 2027.

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Assistant/Associate Researcher-Research Botanist and Curator of California Floristics for the Jepson Herbarium, UC Berkeley

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Research Botanist and Curator of California Floristics for the Jepson Herbarium (UC Berkeley)

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Biological/Life Sciences

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The Department of Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the biological sciences, beginning in August of 2025.

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Executive Director - Florida Native Plant Society

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The Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) seeks an experienced and passionate Executive Director to lead the organization in its mission to preserve and promote the native plants of Florida. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successful leadership in the nonprofit sector and a strong commitment to environmental conservation. A detailed job description and application instructions can be found at https://www.fnps.org/who-we-are/jobs. Application deadline is June 30th, 2024.