Director of Research and Conservation Opening
Denver Botanic Gardens (1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206)
Job Summary:
This position will be filled by a strong and energetic leader who
will help team evolve into the next phase of regional and national
import in the documentation and preservation of the Southern Rocky
Mountain flora. Candidate must have strong fundraising and
management background as well as the ability to communicate
scientific ideas to the general public. Preference will be given to
candidates with research programs in invasive species, restoration,
mycology, taxonomy, plant pathology, or urban ecology. Will manage
two herbaria plus research staff and be instrumental in the fund
raising for a new research facility planned for 2013.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) in plant conservation biology or equivalent
in relative field and interest in developing programs related to the
conservation of natural ecosystems within our region; or minimum 10
years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
Experience acquiring funding for programs and research projects, and
the management of personnel and budgets.
Send resume and/or application to Human Resources, Denver Botanic
Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver CO 80206, or e-mail your resume to
h...@botanicgardens.org. We are a nonprofit, EOE.
Anna A. Sher, Ph.D.
www.anna.sher.com
Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
(303) 871-3538
anna.s...@du.edu
