Botanist Current Vacancies

2008-06-13:

Botanists, sometimes referred to as plant biologists, study the biology, diversity and distribution of all kinds of plants.
There are a number of specialisms in botany, including the study of specific groups of plants, plant anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, marine botany and taxonomy the identification and classification of plants.

used, such as electron microscopes, radioisotopes, digital imaging analysis, polymerase chain reaction, cell and tissue culture, telemetry and satellite imaging. in scientific reports, at academic conferences, or in books and journals.

Botanists may supervise and coordinate the work of technical support staff, and work alongside other scientists in the development of medicines and other plant products, as well as in public health and environmental protection. to research, many are involved in teaching roles in universities.
Field work may involve lengthy periods away from home and extensive travel, often overseas.

Botanists are employed by government research institutes, universities, conservation organisations, private businesses involved in biotechnology and medicine production, in agriculture and horticulture, in botanical gardens and collections.

Within industry experienced botanists may gain promotion to more senior positions. In field research and conservation.
There are opportunities for botanists to work overseas in conservation, fieldwork, or for multi-national companies.

Botanists in research posts salaries for those working in private industry will vary considerably. (Permalink)