The Tucker Lichenologist is an endowed research scientist and curatorial position primarily responsible for performing lichenological research and curation in support of the Garden's mission. With ca. 55,000 specimens, the lichenarium is the second largest in California and the fourth largest west of the Mississippi River. The Tucker Lichenologist will curate this important collection, serve as a regional lichen expert for western North America, and fund an independent research program focusing on lichen biodiversity, taxonomy, systematics, and/or ecology. This position will also partner with other scientists at the Garden on projects, and may assist with curatorial duties shared with the Clifton Smith Herbarium (SBBG). This full time (40 hours per week), exempt position reports to the Ken and Shirley Tucker Plant Systematist.