Career Opportunities with a Degree in… botany

 SAMPLES OF JOBS ADVERTISED:

Looking at past job ads gives an idea of the range of positions that can be available and also the type of person / skills that employers are looking for.

Rivendell International, Graduate Regulatory Affairs Executive.  We have an immediate vacancy for a Graduate Regulatory Affairs executive with a background in Analytical Chemistry, Botany, Plant Science, Ecotoxicology or Toxicology or related disciplines.  Minimum requirement is a BSc with an MSc or PhD preerable.  Candidates must have good attential to detail and be computer literate.

Scientific Information Specialists, Thomson Limerick. To analyse / extract information from life science and biomedical articles. Must have degree in botany, zoology, microbiology, biotechnology, environmental science or similar.

Bursary Studentships, Connemara National Park. Summer. To lead guided nature walks for visitors to the park and to carry out a relevant conservation project. A working knowledge of Irish flora is desirable.

Trainee Regulatory Affairs Executive, Rivendell, Meath. Background in Science incl. Botany. Computer literacy essential and report writing.

Garden/Seed Bank Coordinator, Irish Seed Savers. Maintain seeds, plants, gene bank, production, sales, organic gardens and data on crops grown, REPS etc.