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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/28

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Curator Herbarium

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Position Number:?LSH001 - Curator Herbarium

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The Opportunity

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The rich and unique botanical diversity of the tropical Pacific region represents the heritage of its people at both the national and community levels, and its sustainable use holds the key to their future well-being and security. Internationally, the region (including the Hawaii archipelago) holds 1.1% (c.3300) of the worlds plant species that are endemic and together with its vertebrate fauna, the region is earmarked as one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots for conservation priority in the world.

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The USP recognizes the importance of this biodiversity, and that priority must be given to assist member governments in the conduct of applied research on biodiversity, and in particular plant diversity, for the SPRH. It seeks to collaborate with governments and communities of the region and with other research and development institutions worldwide to ensure that the scientific research on biodiversity is conducted in a manner that safeguards their biodiversity and is in concert with the tenets and principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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The South Pacific Regional Herbarium (SPRH), a regional repository of terrestrial and marine flora, is a member of the international network of Herbaria, is a USP facility currently in operation to achieve these issues. The SPRH participates with other international herbaria to maintain a collection of botanical plant specimens for study in multifarious ways by world botanist.

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The incumbent will be required to manage the administration pf the SPRH; coordinate the activities of the Herbarium and ensure that the collections are maintained at an international acceptable archival condition; liaise with other herbaria on the exchange of specimens and collaborative research; commercialize some services provided by the SPRH; and capacity building.

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The Person we Seek

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To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

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Desirable?

• PhD – Tropical Pacific plants and or flora in the Pacific and especially in Melanesia.?
• Some curatorial experience in a herbarium and or must have more than 5 years field experience studying plants in tropical islands in Oceania.
• Must have management skills.

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Essential?

• MSc in Botany or Plant Taxonomy or Vegetation Ecology.??
• At least 3 years as curator and or more than 5 years attached to a herbarium in the tropics
• Must have field experience studying plants in the tropics.?
• ?Vegetation ecology studies/assessment.

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Dr?Isoa Korovulavula, Acting Director, Institute of Applied Sciences, Email: isoa.korovulavula@... Ph: (679) 323 2966

The position is available for a term of a period of three (3) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.?

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Salary Range

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• Level 3 salary scale: FJ$70,592.64 per annum to FJ$86,479.02 per annum

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Closing Date

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The closing date for applications is:?26?January 2025

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How to Apply

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Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

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The advertisement criteria is available on our University website () under?.

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Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.

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USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities

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