Hello,

The North Carolina Botanical Garden is recruiting for a conservation botanist position (see full position summary below) to coordinate partners, contribute data on rare plant occurrences, and participate in research in the SE Coastal Plain with the goal to further conservation efforts of Venus flytrap and associated rare plants and communities. For more information and to apply visit here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/303367. 

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“The purpose of the Conservation Botanist is to further the impact of research on imperiled species, fire and environmental factors in the SE Coastal Plain and to coordinate associated conservation activities with partners and stakeholders. To meet these goals and extend the mission of NCBG, the Conservation Botanist, in conjunction NCBG staff and a collaborative research team, will participate in and engage partners with research designed to understand the changing role of prescribed fire and environmental factors on rare flora in the SE Coastal Plain, particularly Venus flytrap and associated species, with aims to improve current and future management practices. The Conservation Botanist will conduct field work and/or coordinate partners to collect and analyze data on the status and abundance of rare plant species, analyze management history to develop priorities matching rare plant occurrence and management needs, coordinate community groups and agency partners in active conservation in conjunction with the research, organize and lead stakeholder meetings to present research findings on future best practices, participate in data collection on Venus flytrap research, and assist in leading undergraduate research projects in line with project goals. The Conservation Botanist will also support the mission and vision of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. This is a 2.5-year grant funded position contingent upon additional funding.”

Cheers,

Mike