We are seeking a highly experienced, productive botanist to join the dynamic research programme of the Africa team in Kew's Identification and Naming Department. The ideal candidate will have fieldwork experience in tropical Africa, reasonable spoken French or Portuguese in addition to English, a substantial track record in publishing high quality taxonomic and systematic research within a tropical African context and also a good track record of grant income/applications. Kew is the world's leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction. We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved - because our lives depend on them. We use the power of our science and the rich div