Job Description

B. A. Krukoff Curator of African Botany

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Africa Team of Kew's Accelerated Taxonomy department to deliver high-quality taxonomic and systematic research on the plant diversity of Africa and to apply collections-based research to African environmental and conservation challenges. The post-holder will develop their own taxonomic research plan, focussing on important and diverse plant group(s) within the African flora, whilst also contributing to the broader aims and projects of the Africa Team including the active Tropical Important Plant Areas programme. This post is a fixed-term appointment of 3 years.

Hours of work
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract start date
31 October 2025
Contract end date
3 years from start date
Salary
38.100 - 43,751 per annum, depending on skills and experience [Band D]
Directorate
Science
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date
31/08/2025
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Educated to Ph.D. level and with a proven track record of publishing high quality research in tropical African plant taxonomy and systematics, the ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge and experience of the tropical African flora, its diversity, biogeography and conservation challenges. We are looking for a dynamic researcher who works effectively both autonomously and within a collaborative setting, ideally including established collaboration with partners in sub-Saharan Africa. They will be an excellent communicator, with a recent productive publication record to date on the taxonomy of multiple African plant families, and with evident ability to present their work to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

This role is based at Kew but with the option of some home working, subject to operational requirements.





The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.



We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.



Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.



The salary will be 38.100 - 43,751 per annum, depending on skills and experience [Band D]



Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.



If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "Apply for this job".



We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.



No agencies please.