The Farlow Fellowship - Harvard University Herbaria

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Title The Farlow Fellowship - Harvard University Herbaria

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Postdocs-Science

Position Description

The HUH include six collections that, together, form one of the largest university herbarium collections in the world, and the third largest herbarium in the United States. With its state-of-the art research laboratories, computational facilities, and world class libraries, the HUH have been a centerpiece of biodiversity science. More information about the HUH can be found on its website http://huh.harvard.edu/.

The Harvard University Herbaria ( HUH ) invites nominations and direct applications for the Farlow Fellowship, an outstanding opportunity for an early-career scientist or collections professional to develop an innovative research program while helping shape the future of one of the world’s premier collections of fungi and other cryptogams. Based in the Farlow Herbarium, the fellowship provides access to more than 1.5 million specimens of fungi, bryophytes, algae, and lichens. These resources are complemented by exceptional libraries and archives containing rare books, manuscripts, field notes, historical correspondence, monographs, journals, and electronic media. Together, they offer extraordinary opportunities for discovery across taxonomy, systematics, biodiversity science, collections research, and the history of natural history.

Eligibility

Applications are sought from early-career individuals with a research program involving collection-based taxonomy and/or systematics in groups represented in the Farlow collection, as well as a strong interest in the curation and stewardship of the collection.

Fellowship Details

We seek outstanding candidates who are eager to advance collections-based research and develop new approaches to curation, stewardship, accessibility, and engagement. Applicants should have a research program involving collection-based taxonomy and/or systematics in groups represented in the Farlow Herbarium, as well as a strong interest in the care and development of natural history collections.

The Farlow Fellowship is awarded for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on satisfactory performance, continued funding, and required approvals.

In addition to pursuing a collections-based research program, the Fellow will contribute to curatorial planning, specimen identification, collection organization, and ongoing institutional initiatives. The fellowship offers opportunities to:

• Establish an independent and/or collaborative research program at the Farlow Herbarium;

• Provide curatorial oversight for designated portions of the collection in collaboration with the Curator and Director of Collections;

• Help identify and develop grant proposals for research and curatorial projects;

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals; and

• Share results with scientific, professional, and naturalist communities.

The Fellow will receive mentorship from a Harvard University faculty member and work closely with HUH curatorial staff.

We welcome applications from creative, collaborative early-career researchers and collections professionals who are excited to connect research, collections, and innovation at one of the world’s leading herbaria.

Preference will be given to applicants not currently affiliated with Harvard University.

The Farlow Fellowship provides a modest salary and an additional allowance for travel and research expenses.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must have their doctorate prior to their start date at the HUH .

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Fellowships are awarded through a competitive review process. To be considered for an award, please submit:

• Cover letter

• Research proposal. No longer than 4 pages, single-spaced, and should describe (i) the nature and scope of the proposed research project; (ii) the approach and methods to be employed; (iii) how the study would benefit from the use of the collections of the HUH ; (iv) all laboratory and equipment requirements; and (v) the overall importance of the study. References should be included but do not count as part of the 4-page limit.

• Research budget. A modest budget is available for research and travel costs. Applicants should submit a simple, 1-page budget that itemizes the research and travel costs associated with the proposed project.

• Curriculum vitae

• Three references. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been received. Letters of recommendation are due within 3 weeks of the application submission.

Contact Information

Inquiries may be made by email to Jeannette Everritt at [email protected].

Contact Email [email protected]

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

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