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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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.

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Associate Research Scientist in the field of systematics and evolution of tropical dry forest flora

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Associate Research Scientist (Investigador/a Asociado/a de Tiempo Completo) in the field of systematics and evolution of tropical dry forest flora, to work at the Chamela Biological Station and its campus in Colima.

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Conservation Horticulturist

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The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking candidates to fill the position of Conservation Horticulturist. Responsible for the assistance of daily management and curation of the Garden’s Conservation Safeguarding Nursery (CSN) conservation collections located in Gainesville, GA, this position reports to the Conservation Safeguarding Nursery Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the curation of the ex situ conservation collections of rare and endangered plants and helping to ensure the nursery’s physical structures and systems operate efficiently and effectively. This position is based full-time in Gainesville, GA but requires occasional trips to the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Midtown Atlanta location, and some occasional travel to field sites.

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Conservation Genetics Laboratory Technician

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The Conservation Genetics Lab Technician will assist with laboratory procedures related to several ongoing projects in the Conservation Genetics Laboratory in the Conservation & Research Department at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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