Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes a leadership role in implementing a research project involving collecting hyperspectral data from herbarium specimens and analyzing the resolution of taxonomic identification and accuracy of trait prediction that can be achieved with hyperspectral data.
• Uses machine learning techniques to analyze hyperspectral data.
• Communicates research findings by leading manuscript preparation and delivering professional and public lectures, as requested.
• Fosters strong relationships with collaborators and partner organizations.
• May provide leadership, direction, and training to graduate and undergraduate students, data processors, interns and volunteers.

• Reviews scientific papers and grant proposals as requested.

• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.

• Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed; informs employees/students/volunteers of safety guidelines, methods to reduce hazards.
• Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This position may lead and direct graduate and undergraduate students, data processors, interns and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience conducting research in the fields of ecology, evolution, and/or botany.

• Previous coding experience with R and/or Python required, and experience with machine learning a plus.
• Interest in native plant conservation.
• Prior experience writing scientific papers, grant proposals and reports.
• Experience in experimental design and implementation, statistical analyses, synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional, speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; is tactful and treats others with respect.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels; working with diverse teams including international colleagues required.

• Ability to travel (local/domestic) as needed, including occasional overnight travel.

• The requirements and duties listed above are representative and do not constitute an exhaustive list of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.
• The Garden is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees, volunteers and guests.  All staff are strongly encouraged to receive all vaccinations as recommended by your healthcare provider prior to hire date.  The Garden reserves the right to require future proof of current vaccination status, based on local health department guidelines.  When international travel is necessary for Garden business, staff must be able to obtain required travel clearances, driving permits, and vaccinations for all countries where travel is required.

• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.