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

Assistant Curator of Western North American Botany

Deadline Extended! (30 Nov 2018)

The California Academy of Sciences is seeking candidates who specialize in western North American plants (especially Californian), examining a wide range of topics, including their evolution, diversity, or ecology; Candidates who could potentially work with our extensive research collections and our emerging California Initiative will be especially welcome. We also seek candidates with leadership in science communication and engagement, and an interest in increasing diversity in science.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2018/assistant-curator-of-western-north-american-botany

Botanical Outreach and Communication Coordinator (Washington D.C.)

Applicants are being sought o assist with outreach efforts related to Seeds of Success and the Plant Conservation and Restoration Program of BLM, communicating with a wide variety of audiences including federal, state, local, and tribal agencies and elected officials; non-governmental organizations and interest groups; industry; traditional and new media outlets; public land users; and other stakeholders.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2018/botanical-outreach-and-communication-coordinator-blm

Conservation and Land Management Internships

The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist biologists with federal (BLM, NPS, FWS, FS, USGS, etc.) and non-profit partners. Interns gain hands-on experience applying their education in real-world setting, make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations. Applicants with strong botany experience are especially encouraged to apply!

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2018/conservation-and-land-management-internships

Assistant Professor of Plant Biology - Mississippi State University

The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position in Plant Biology as Assistant Professor and Curator of the Mississippi State University Herbarium.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2018/assistant-professor-of-plant-biology-mississippi-state-university

Director of Science and Conservation - National Tropical Botanical Garden

The National Tropical Botanical Garden has an opening for a full-time Director of Science and Conservation, to start July 1, 2019. This position is based at the NTBG headquarters in the South Shore Gardens, Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2018/director-of-science-and-conservation-national-tropical-botanical-garden

USDA APHIS National Taxonomist – Botany Position

The APHIS National Taxonomist – Botany position is currently posted on USAJOBS.

Merit Promotion – 6PQ-APHIS-MA-2018-0683, https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512324900

Case Exam - 24PQ-APHIS-MA-2018-0682, https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512325000

The announcements will be in USAJOBS from October 1, 2018 until October 15, 2018. However, during this period, USAJOBS will be down beginning at 12:01 AM ET on Friday, October 5, 2018 but will be back up and running no later than 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 8, 2018 (the Columbus Day holiday).

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2018/usda-aphis-national-taxonomist-botany-position