Post Doc - UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF09879
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.
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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
