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$16.50/hr

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One common challenge in botanical research is accessing and collecting plant specimens from remote or protected environments, which often requires fieldwork under difficult conditions. Researchers may also face issues with limited funding and the need for specialized equipment or laboratory facilities for genetic analysis. Collaborating with universities, conservation organizations, and government agencies can help overcome these obstacles by pooling resources and expertise. Additionally, staying updated on ethical guidelines and permit requirements is crucial for successful and responsible research.

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CredentialsBotanical degrees, research experienceBiology degrees, specialization in plants
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Botanical Research and Plant Biologist roles often overlap, focusing on plant studies. Botanical Research emphasizes conducting experiments and developing new knowledge about plants, while Plant Biologists may have broader biological roles. Both require similar credentials and work environments, but Botanical Research is more specialized in research activities related to plants.

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Botanical research is the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, and classification. Researchers in this field aim to understand plant biology and how plants interact with their environment. This research can lead to discoveries in medicine, agriculture, conservation, and environmental science. Botanical research is crucial for addressing global challenges such as food security and climate change.

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Herbarium Research Associate

The Huntington

San Marino, CA • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

The Huntington

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

The Culture

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do - from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

  • Intellectual Curiosity:Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.

  • Collaboration:Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.

  • Stewardship:We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.

  • Belonging:We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.

  • Integrity:We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director of Botanical Collections, Conservation and Research, the Herbarium Research Associate will focus on activating an ethnobotanical collection focused on Chinese Medicinal Plants, through making vouchers, compiling information, digitizing specimens and label data, and assisting with making the entire herbarium collection more accessible to wider audiences. This position collaborates with other staff and volunteers within the Botanical Division.

This is a limited-term, part-time position, budgeted for six months.

Essential Duties

  • Prepare specimen vouchers from living plant material

  • Curate existing specimens and improve the quality of data captured in database for select taxonomic and geographic plant groups

  • Create synoptic collection of Chinese Medicinal Plants within larger herbarium with traditional plant uses documented in database

  • Work with botanical staff to develop a database that houses the ethnobotanical information associated with each plant specimen

  • Work with botanical staff and volunteers to develop digital resources that document the Chinese Medicinal Plant collection

  • Support andinitiatefurther research that maximizes the potential of the herbarium

  • Participate in long term planning of the herbarium, positioning its usefulness within the institution

Other Related Work:

  • Assistswith interpretation labelling in Chinese Medicinal Plant display

  • Assistswith data entry or adding metadata to the images of herbarium specimens

  • Support the gathering and archiving of useful information on natural history, cultivated history, conservation status, and economic value of specimens in the herbarium

  • Other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Minimum of aMaster'sdegree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or related field

  • Demonstrated research experience in botany

  • Knowledge and experience in plant identification

  • Demonstrated knowledge of curatorial best practices in herbaria

  • Ability to work in a greenhouse, field, and office settings

  • Ability to communicate with different audiences, including writing and technical skills, to develop interpretive material, manuals, and working documents

  • Demonstrated willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team

  • Ability to analyze problems and make recommendations

Experience

  • Minimum of ten years of botanical research experience

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Working Conditions

  • Will primarily work indoors

  • Must be able to stand forlong periods, stoop, bend,lift upto 30lbs

Compensation & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

  • Pay Range: $36.00- $38.00/hr. Commensurate with experience.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match

  • Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays

  • Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants

  • Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

  • Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

The Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the "My Experience" section of the application.

Apply