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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Plsugs [mailto:plsugs-bounces@list.cals.arizona.edu]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Quist, Tanya M - (tquist)<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 08, 2015 1:31 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> plsugs@list.cals.arizona.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Plsugs] JOB - Rare Plant Biologist, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Rare Plant Biologist</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><u>Job Description:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The <b>Rare Plant Biologist</b> is responsible for running a comprehensive rare plant conservation research program at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, which currently includes research, monitoring, curation
of conservation seed collections, and species recovery, and may expand to include other approaches to rare plant conservation such as species distribution modeling under climate change scenarios or rare plant demography, depending upon the expertise of the
Rare Plant Biologist. The position also entails fundraising, education, and outreach activities to support and expand our conservation efforts. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position that reports to the Director of Conservation and Research.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applicants should submit a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, two to three representative publications, and contact
information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references to: Denise Knapp, Director of Conservation and Research, at
</span></strong><a href="mailto:dknapp@sbbg.org"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">dknapp@sbbg.org</span></a><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">. Review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until a suitable candidate is chosen. The position will likely begin in March of 2016.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<u>Duties and Responsibilities:</u></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Design and conduct regional rare plant research (sometimes collaboratively) on topics that may include basic biology, threats, mutualisms, and restoration actions;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Conduct long-term monitoring of population sizes, distributions, and demographics. Ideally, produce stage-based population models for risk assessment and restoration planning;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Obtain and propagate plant materials (seeds, cuttings, or whole plants) as needed for restoration activities. Ideally, design, implement and analyze experiments to develop optimum methods for propagation and seed storage;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Restore and reintroduce plants in the wild;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Gather and curate conservation seed collections to prevent extinction and provide material for restoration efforts, including periodic viability testing;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Maintain and update the conservation seed collection database;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Ideally, perform niche modeling for planning restoration actions and forecasting future scenarios under climate change;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Ensure completion of data analysis, evaluation of projects, and dissemination of results. Write progress and final reports for funders. Disseminate research results to a broad audience through the above venues as well as lectures,
and presentations at meetings;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Publish 1-3 papers in peer-reviewed journals per year;
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Maintain current federal and state research and collection permits, and pursue landowner permissions;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Represent the Garden’s conservation program in regional and state meetings, and build a strong relationship with conservation partners, including the California Native Plant Society’s Rare Plant Program Committee;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Lead volunteers and staff to aid in performing the above tasks as needed;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Fundraise for the conservation program via grant and contract proposals, donor relations, and alternative funding sources such as crowdfunding;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Work with the Garden’s Horticulture department to develop and maintain a Conservation Garden;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Offer educational opportunities that may include lectures, workshops, tours, and field trips, and potentially a class at the University of California, Santa Barbara;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Work with the Garden’s Communications department to develop conservation outreach materials, including periodic newsletter articles, brochures, web updates, videos, press releases, and social media;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Academic background in the biological sciences, conservation biology, evolutionary biology, botany, or closely related area (Ph.D. preferred);</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Broad botanical knowledge, including plant identification. Experience with the California flora preferred;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Experience with and a passion for rare and endangered plant conservation;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis, including comparisons and relationships;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience with ecological niche modeling, climate change research, plant propagation, and GIS desired;
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">A record of scholarly publication;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.1pt">Support of the Garden’s mission and goals and ability to provide vision and inspiration to others in support of this mission;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Excellent verbal and written communication and problem solving skills desired;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.1pt">Computer proficiency including ability to use Microsoft Access, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and to learn new computer programs as necessary;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Ability to work successfully both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision critical.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Must be capable of occasional strenuous physical work including:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Bending, squatting, walking stairs, and hiking rugged trails</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Safely lifting and carrying 40 lbs.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Tolerance of an outdoor work environment. Exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including temperature fluctuations, rain, dust, allergens, poison oak, insects, wild animals, and sun
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<span style="color:#1F497D">Blind copies sent to the Great Basin Native Plant Project mailing lists. For more information on the GBNPP and upcoming events:
<a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/boise/research/shrub/greatbasin.shtml" target="_blank">
http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/boise/research/shrub/greatbasin.shtml</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#1F497D"> <i>The Great Basin Native Plant Project is a multi-state, collaborative research project. Contacts: Francis Kilkenny – Technical Lead (<a href="mailto:ffkilkenny@fs.fed.us" target="_blank">ffkilkenny@fs.fed.us</a>,
<a href="tel:208-373.4376" target="_blank">208-373.4376</a>) or </i></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">Anne Halford – BLM Liaison (<a href="mailto:ahalford@blm.gov" target="_blank">ahalford@blm.gov</a>,
<a href="tel:208.373.3940" target="_blank">208.373.3940</a>)</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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