JOB DESCRIPTION
The Botanical Research Assistants will work as a crew assisting the Lead
Botanist in the collection of data on several botanical/ecological
research projects throughout Missouri and possibly other Midwestern
states. Work will include vegetation sampling and rare plant surveys in a
variety of habitats including woodlands, glades, prairies and wetlands.
Each Botanical Research Assistant will be responsible for supervised data
collection of species level plant identification within research plots and
associated data organization and equipment management. Each position
requires travel, some camping, and long hours hiking in some of the most
remote, rugged and beautiful terrain in Missouri. The Botanical
Research Assistants may also assist the Lead Botanist in an outdoor
classroom setting, during plant identification workshops provided to
resource professionals. The positions will entail four, 10 hour days per
week, with some overtime. These positions are a great opportunity to learn
the flora, and associated ecological underpinnings, of Missouri and the
greater Midwest/Mid-South! The Botanical Research Assistants will gain
extensive knowledge of regional flora and ecological communities, as well
as hands-on experience with several ecological sampling methodologies. The
positions will begin with two weeks of required field botany training
beginning May 14.
Please call or email if you have any questions.
DURATION: May 14 – end of the sampling season (at least early August, but
possibly into early October)
APPLICANT:
- Must have a preexisting predilection for self-guided botanical study.
- Must have relevant course work and an unstoppable passion for botany
and/or ecology.
- Must enjoy long hikes in rugged terrain in exceedingly hot weather with
a myriad of biting insects.
- Must have an exceedingly robust scientific work ethic.
- Should have experience identifying plants to species on site and via
dichotomous key.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
PAY: $12.50/hour
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Housing will be provided for the duration of
employment (likely based out of Van Buren, MO).
ABOUT US:
The Institute of Botanical Training (IBT) is a small company based out of
Springfield, Missouri. We form contractual partnerships with various NGOs
and state and federal agencies focused on botanical/ecological research as
it correspond to various natural community management objectives. We
maintain and encourage the highest levels of scientific accuracy and
integrity. Our employees gain tremendous access to cutting edge field
knowledge as it pertains to applied taxonomy and ecology. Our mission is
“to promote the stewardship of our natural environment through field-based
botanical services”.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: These positions will remain open until filled
EMAIL RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER (as PDFs) TO:
Justin Thomas ([email protected])
Questions? Call Justin Thomas at 573-453-0087 or email at
[email protected]
The Institute of Botanical Training, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
