The Research Botanist will be responsible for coordinating an integrated research program of an epiphyte-rich vascular plant family in the Americas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Conducts one or more independent research programs of an epiphyte-rich family of vascular plants focusing on the American tropics and subtropics. • Participates in national and international botanical fieldwork for purposes of inventory classification, and conserva

Miami University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Biological Sciences who will serve as Director of The Conservatory at the Hamilton Campus. Appointment begins in August, 2023. The position requires a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field by date of appointment. Appointment as Associate Professor requires an established record of teaching and research/scholarship. The successful applicant will teach courses in plant diversity, evolution, and/or

Dear colleagues, The Engler Medal in Gold is the most prestigious award conferred by the International Association for Plant Taxonomy. It is given every six years at the International Botanical Congress. The Engler Medal in Gold is awarded in recognition of outstanding lifetime contributions to taxonomy and systematics of plants, algae, or fungi. The first award was given in 1987 and in 2024 IAPT will confer the seventh Engler Medal in Gold. Information about IAPT awards can

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the names of the new officers and council members for IAPT. We are grateful to everyone who participated in the election, and especially to the many excellent candidates who agreed to stand for election. The disappointing part about professional society elections is that all of the candidates are excellent and have generously agreed to contribute to the organization. We very much hope that those who did not win in the election are s

Dear Colleagues and Friends, Please note that the deadline for submission of symposium proposals for the International Botanical Congress (IBC) has been extended to 20 January 2023. The symposium proposal submission page can be found on the IBC website. Call for symposia The scientific committee will evaluate symposium proposals based on potential audience interest, scientific quality, and diversity of speakers in terms of gender, career stage, and geography, among others. Sy