The ideal candidate is a Ph.D. level researcher in plant cryobiology with experience developing cryopreservation and micropropagation protocols for conservation genebanking of wild rare plants. The Researcher II will continue research on rare California oaks and expand the plant cryopreservation program to other rare plant taxa, especially orchids, cycad and palms, and train SDZWA staff and partner gardens through workshops in collaboration with other cryobiologists. The successful candidate will coordinate with field and horticulture staff within SDZWA and at collaborating gardens to collect samples for research or accessioning into our cryorepository for long-term conservation.
Deadline : 15 November 2024
Salary : $86,200 to $95,320 USD
Contract Type : Permanent
Location: San Diego, California USA