Herbarium Assistant

The National Botanic Gardens, based in Glasnevin, Dublin is Ireland’s leading botanical and horticultural institution, which cultivates a comprehensive collection of plants for scientific research, conservation, education and display. The living collection comprises approx. 17,000 species and cultivars and is supplemented by the National Herbarium and a comprehensive botanical and horticultural library, extensive archives and a major collection of botanical illustrations.

The Herbarium Assistant will assist with maintaining the herbarium in good order, curating the collections, and assisting with the taxonomic and conservation programmes of the National Botanic Gardens.

Candidates must have:

• A qualification at minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a significant scientific or biological component;

• Relevant experience in Botany;

• Experience of filing and record keeping;

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements is available on https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/index.php?option=com_jobsearch&view=jobdeta...

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 2nd March 2023.