Dear all,
apologies for cross-posting and duplication. I am using this as a test posting because I have been getting messages refused.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew invites applications for the following position (closing date - 30 June 2006):
EDIT e-Taxonomy Co-ordinator Fixed term contract to February 2011
Working with a team of plant diversity specialists, you will be involved in work package 6 of the EU-funded EDIT (European Distributed Institute of Taxonomy) consortium. Work package 6 (Title: Unifying Revisionary Taxonomy) aims to bring together fragmented taxonomic and biodiversity resources for delivery via a web portal and to encourage integration of international taxonomic effort.
Your main duties will include researching, assembling and delivering the digital content for a web portal, focusing on palms and other monocot plant families, liaising closely with the portal designer at the Natural History Museum, London. Content for the web portal will include nomenclature, taxonomic descriptions, images, identification guides, geographical, ecological and conservation data. You will also liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and participate in discussions on data, portal requirements and taxonomic issues.
With a degree in Biology or related discipline, you will have experience of biodiversity data resources and training in a biodiversity-oriented discipline. You will ideally have a PhD in a Biological discipline, or equivalent work experience, and will be familiar with flowering plant systematics, information management and databases. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to deal with challenging and complex issues. Self-motivation is also essential as the role demands autonomy and close attention to data quality.
Salary is £21,308 per annum (pay award pending) and benefits include a choice of final salary or stakeholder pension, generous annual leave and a stunning work environment.
Application packs are available from our website http://www.kew.org (click on the link at the bottom of the homepage). Alternatively, please contact the HR Department, RBG Kew, on 020 8332 5184/5150 (24 hour answerphone). Please quote Ref EDIT1. Closing date: 30 June 2006.