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Careers in the Plant SciencesResearch MenteeAtlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta, Georgia, Fulton
Position Title:
Research Mentee
Position Type:
Research Assistant
Application Review Begins:
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 14, 2025
Institution:
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Department/Division:
Conservation and Research
Field (e.g., systematics):
Plant Biology, Conservation, Botany, Rare plants, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Biogeography, Ethnobotany, Economic Botany,
City:
Atlanta, Georgia, Fulton
General Information:
The Rare Plant RaMP (Research & Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates in Biological Sciences) program is a one-year research experience intended for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and are interested in gaining research and professional development experience in botany, plant science, or conservation are encouraged to apply.
Participants will be placed at one of four renowned botanical gardens, where they will engage in hands-on research alongside dedicated mentors and esteemed Garden staff. Mentees will have the chance to contribute to impactful research on rare plants, gaining invaluable expertise and networking opportunities. Applicants should indicate their preferred home institution from the following: Atlanta Botanical Garden: Lauren Eserman-Campbell, Emily Coffey California Botanic Garden: Naomi Fraga, Carrie Kiel The Morton Arboretum: Silvia Alvarez-Clare, Sean Hoban San Diego Botanic Garden: Colin Khoury, Ari Novy, Todd Michael
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen
Must have Bachelors degree
Responsibilities:
Mentees will be responsible for developing their research question, methods, data collection and annotated bibliography. Mentees will work with Mentors side by side throughout the research process but mentees are responsible for their time management and resource allocation.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Please click the link provided to the NSF ETAP website to apply.
Compensation Range:
Varies by State
Contact Name:
Milo Vasquez, mvasquez@atlantabg.org
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