Herbarium Specialist: Plant Identification and Collections Management

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeBotanist Full time $88,408 - $100,378

Job Title:

A passionate professional is sought after to spearhead the identification of plant specimens, ensuring high curatorial standards are maintained.

About the Role:

  • Undertake thorough identification of plant specimens submitted to the Australian National Herbarium and manage associated specimen workflow.
  • Liaise with stakeholders requiring identification services and associated information.
  • Contribute to the curation of herbarium specimens and ancillary material within the ANH.
  • Manage data entry in specimen databases relating to herbarium collections and living plants.
  • Collaborate with staff at the Australian National Botanic Gardens to maintain authoritative vouchering of their living collections.
  • Provide logistical support to the ANH Volunteer Botanical Training Program. Participate in collections-related fieldwork as required.

What We Are Looking For:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced botanical specialist with knowledge of vascular plant identification, specimen management, documentation, and collection curation. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with biological databases and the entry, storage, retrieval, and management of diverse biological information.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Identification and classification of plant specimens
  • Management of herbarium collections and living plant specimens
  • Data entry and maintenance in biological databases
  • Curation and preservation of herbarium specimens
  • Liaison with stakeholders and collaborators

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