JOBS - Botanist at the National Botanic Garden of Belgium
The National Botanic Garden of Belgium invites applications for a full-time research position to support ongoing research on the Flora of Central Africa (R.D.Congo, Rwanda and Burundi). This research involves
identification, study and validation of historical and new botanical specimens from the flora region in order to produce new installments for the 'Flore d'Afrique central'. The successful candidate will actively participate in (1) the follow-up of ongoing projects of the National Botanic Garden in Central Africa, (2) the realization of an
international research network to promote and facilitate the study of the biodiversity of Central Africa, and (3) the search for additional funds. The researcher will organize on a regular basis expeditions to the flora region to build up local networks and generate new botanical collections.
The successful candidate should have completed a Master or a Ph.D. with specialization in Systematic Botany, including either floristic or revisionary monographic studies, ideally with an emphasis on the African region. A thorough understanding of taxonomy, botanical nomenclature and experience in herbarium curation, and facility with computer databases are essential. The position requires the ability to work in a team environment, and provide mentoring to African colleagues. A good knowledge of English and French and tropical field experience are highly desirable.
Additional information on the job can be obtained from Prof. Elmar Robbrecht (elmar.robbrecht@br.fgov.be).
For additional information about the National Botanic Garden of Belgium, please visit the NBGB website.
To apply, send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to: The
Director, National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Domein van Bouchout,
BE-1860 Meise, Belgium.
Applications close on 15 March 2009.