Job Opportunity: Ecologist position at the North Carolina Botanical Garden

[Michael Kunz]

The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) is a leader in conservation of southeastern native plants, including rare and imperiled species and related issues. The Conservation Ecologist is an applied plant conservation position with the primary duties to assist with rare plant research, lead in situ and ex situ conservation activities, and build conservation networking for a wide range of conservation projects. The Conservation Ecologist will help implement research programs, including data collection, management and analysis and will assist in development and execution of research plans and grant writing. The Conservation Ecologist will also curate a seed bank for both rare and common native species including implementing best practices, completing seed collections, conducting viability testing and using the collections for research, reintroductions or restoration. In addition, the position will support and lead plant conservation network activities, organize regional and statewide meetings, teach classes and support the North Carolina Botanical Garden as a botanical expert.

The North Carolina Botanical Garden has been a leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for more than 50 years. As part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we further the University’s tripartite teaching, research, and public service mission through our own mission to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature. As a garden focused on conserving the biodiversity of southeastern native plants, we recognize that just as biodiversity is critical to a healthy ecosystem, diversity in people and perspectives makes our organization and community stronger. NCBG is committed to creating an environment in our gardens and natural areas where everyone’s voice is heard and everyone feels safe and welcome.

This posting can be accessed directly at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/269127.

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