Plant taxonomists usually work in herbariums, botanical gardens and plant
museums. Candidates can also get employment in universities, conservatories and
research institutes. In universities and colleges, they can look for teaching
positions, they can also find placement in the research department of the
institutions. They can find lucrative career opportunities in reputed research
organizations like National Botanical Research Institute and Rain Forest
Research Institute.
Plant Taxonomists also have career opportunities in reputed government
institutions like Botanical Survey of India, Indian Council of Forestry
Research and Education (ICFRE) under Ministry of Environment. Entry to
Botanical Survey of India and other Government departments is through
UPSC exams. The notification of various post is known through leading
newspapers and employment news.
Most taxonomists are engaged in field work, which involves arduous physical
activity as well as environments that are unsafe or uncomfortable.
Remuneration
Teachers, researchers and others can expect a starting salary from Rs
18000 to Rs 20000 per month. In Govt. service pay scale range from Rs
15,000 to Rs 30,000.
One can earn more with the experience and higher qualification.
