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Assistant Curator for Imaging and Digitization
The Department of Biology at Indiana University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Curator for Imaging and Digitization in the IU Herbarium. We seek a motivated individual to barcode, photograph, and create database entries for the 150,000 specimens in our collection and to help manage the data portal. BA or BS in Biology or related field required, a graduate degree in botany (or similar) is preferred. The appointment will be for up to three years pending satisfactory evaluation, with a preferred start date of September 1, 2016. Expected salary is $47,500. All applications received by August 8, 2016 will be considered. For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV and the names of three references to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/2464 or via email to Dr. Eric Knox (eknox@indiana.edu), Department of Biology, 1001 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. Additional information about the department is available at http://www.bio.indiana.edu/.
Invertebrate Zoologist/Curator
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute is seeking an invertebrate zoologist to curate and conduct collections-based research at the Specimen Information Services marine collection (SIS). Competitive applicants should demonstrate the ability to conduct research on regional marine fauna, stimulate growth through current and new field operations and curation of uncatalogued material, lead and foster collaborations in regional systematic and biodiversity research, spearhead digitization efforts, and identify diverse marine invertebrate taxa from the region. Administration is a substantial component of the position. Other duties include report writing, personnel evaluations, maintaining a professional work environment that promotes effective communication and teamwork, collaboration with FWRI Outreach for tours and other events, overseeing undergraduate internships and volunteers, and developing and monitoring the SIS annual working budget.
Curatorial Assistant
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is searching for Curatorial Assistant for the rehousing of the alcohol-preserved collections of the Malacology Department. The position is initially for one year, (with the possibility of extending) and requires efficiency, organization, and above-average attention to detail.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, in a relevant discipline. In addition, experience in the following areas is desirable: natural history collections, molluscan taxonomy, using database management software (e.g., FileMaker Pro), fluid preservation techniques.
- Also helpful are: ability to work independently and as part of team; knowledge of world geography; ability to decipher handwriting; knowledge of European languages; willingness to ask questions. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong communication skills.
- Essential functions include inspection and remediation of approximately 40,000 containers of alcohol-preserved samples; cross-checking against collection database and carrying out fixes where necessary; partial dismantling and reassembly of steel shelving system; remediation of mold, dirt, rust and other surface conditions; monitoring stocks of supplies, materials and fluids; documenting operating procedures.
Entomology Collections Manager
The Entomological Collections of the California Academy of Sciences include approximately 17.5 million pinned, alcohol, and slide mounted specimens, and is the largest reference collection in western USA
The Collections Manager is responsible for the maintenance and organization of the entomology and arachnology collections. This involves oversight and documentation of all collection-related procedures, including accessioning, deaccessioning, filing, labeling, handling of loans, exchanges, gifts, cataloging, identification, and preparation of specimens. It also requires strong management skills in the leadership of a team of entomology collection staff. The Collections Manager is expected to maintain a working knowledge of modern techniques in systematic biology, database management, entomological collections maintenance, and fieldwork.
The Collections Manager in conjunction with Curators or the Director of Collections will develop and lead collections improvement grants. The Collections Manager reports to the Director of Collections and works closely with the Chair of the Entomology Department and other curators, and supervises all technical Entomology collections staff and volunteers.
Museum Executive Director
The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm houses one of the best dinosaur track sites in the world. We are located in St. George, southwestern Utah, and have approximately 40,000 annual visitors, many of whom come to our museum as part of their travels to nearby National Parks such as Zion and the Grand Canyon.
Our museum is young and actively growing. We have a small staff and so the director is responsible for almost all aspects of museum operation. This position is a combination of many different duties and skills. The main components of the position are administration and management, and purchasing gift shop inventory. Other duties include marketing, public relations, human resources, arranging group tours, maintaining the web page and social media accounts, applying for grants, event planning, and community outreach. The director also develops and produces new exhibits one to two times per year in collaboration with our site paleontologist and a consulting paleontologist from the local Dixie State University. Daily duties vary greatly and require being a “jack-of-all-trades”. The director must be efficient at multi-tasking and problem solving, whether the problems are solved with a wrench or a business meeting.
Position is full-time and is supervised by a board of directors. Bachelor’s degree required; Masters or Ph.D. strongly preferred. The desired candidate will have museum experience and management experience. History of paleontology museum experience preferred. This is not a paleontology research position, but a director with paleontology experience will have a great advantage when designing paleontology exhibits and outreach programs.
To apply, email the following items to tracksofdinos@gmail.com: 1) A cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, detailing your experience with the wide variety of duties listed in the job description. 2) Your resume. 3) The names and contact information for three professional references.
For questions about the position, please email our current director, Dr. Liz Freedman Fowler, at tracksofdinos@gmail.com or call 435-574-3466 x1.
Research Curator in Invertebrate Zoology
No application deadline stated
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Milwaukee Public Museum is seeking a mid-career research curator with a Ph.D. to oversee the Zoology Department. The person in this leadership role will plan, direct, implement and coordinate activities of the Zoology Department (Invertebrates and Vertebrates) to ensure the effectiveness and balance of scholarly research, collections, public service/education, and exhibit development. The candidate will maintain an active invertebrate zoology research program, with preference for research in the areas of museum strength -- Lepidoptera or Coleoptera. At least one of their research interests should incorporate aspects of citizen science. The research curator will be responsible for providing content expertise for the development of museum exhibits and reviewing educational program aspects, serving as a representative of their research to the print, broadcast, and online media, and speaking on a range of topics to diverse audiences. We are seeking an individual with a proven publication record and a history of successfully funding their work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology collections, which includes supervision of the Collection Manager, Puelicher Butterfly Wing Supervisor, and other personnel
Conduct research and oversee growth of the collections in invertebrate zoology and direction of growth for the vertebrate collections as related to the Museum's mission
Work closely with other research curators to design, implement and deliver at least one citizen science research project
Oversee and provide the best standards of care for the zoology collections
Seek funding from a variety of sources to support research
Collaborate with local universities and other institutions with regard to research and other activities
Present research findings through publication and presentation, including peer-reviewed journals, books, and proceedings of professional meetings
Serve as content expert for the development of museum exhibits and review of educational materials
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral Degree in relevant field
Highly motivated, with demonstrated success in working as a team member in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment
Previous hands-on experience with databases
Ability to thrive in both independent and a team-oriented settings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate findings with a diverse array of technical and non-technical audiences
Prior experience in a museum or collection desireable
Passion for field of inquiry
BENEFITS
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Friends & Family Membership Cards
YMCA Workplace Wellness
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
Sick Time
Curator, Petrology
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
The petrology collections curator is responsible for undertaking everyday curation, documentation, movements and preservation of the NHM collection including rock, Ocean Bottom Deposit and Building Stone collections.
Curation support will include hosting visitors, processing loans, answering enquiries and registration of the backlog of new acquisitions. The post will feed into and contribute to long term collections management, research and collections development goals.
The successful candidate will have a BSc in a geological subject or museum studies (or equivalent experience) and demonstrable knowledge of rock classification coupled with the ability to identify rock specimens (hand samples and under the microscope) without supervision.
You will have experience in the registration of collections materials in a museum collections management system, preferably KE Emu. You will also have experience of carrying out or supporting small collections- based research projects and handling requests for destructive or invasive sampling.
Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.
If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:
1. BSc in a geological subject or museum studies
2. Experience of dealing with complex requests and enquiries from the public, scientific researchers and exhibition designers.
3. Experience of handling requests for destructive or invasive sampling.
4. Ability to deal with difficult and demanding visitors in a firm and polite manner.
5. Experience of registration of collections materials in a museum collections management system, preferably KE Emu.
6. Knowledge of relevant national and international data standards.
7. Experience of carrying out or supporting small collections- based research projects.
8. Experience of carrying out independent or participating in group fieldwork..
9. Demonstrable knowledge of rock classification and ability to identify rock specimens (hand samples and under the microscope) without supervision.
10. Experience of giving talks, tours or demonstrations about collections to a wide variety of audiences.
11. Ability to recognise hazards and follow procedures to ensure risks are minimised in the workplace.
12. The ability to solve problems in a flexible and creative manner.
Archivist
The Linnean Society of London is the world’s oldest extant biological society and has in its care several internationally important collections, including that of Carl Linnaeus. Arts Council England has awarded Designation status to the entirety of the Linnean Society’s library, archive and biological specimen collections.
We are creating a new post for an Archivist within our library team, with primary responsibility for implementing and overseeing the administration and care of the manuscripts and archives held by the Society. The post-holder will ensure their preservation and accessibility in line with professional and legal standards, as well as facilitating their use for research, outreach, education and digitisation projects.
Applicants must be qualified archivists with a first degree and a recognised postgraduate archive qualification. This post will require exceptional IT skills, knowledge and experience of archival cataloguing to ISAD(G) standards and commitment to the highest standards of service to our users.
For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website https://www.linnean.org/the-society/vacancies-and-volunteering
Closing date: 6 July 2016
Interviews are scheduled for 12 July 2016
Museum Scientist - Benthic Invertebrate Collection
DESCRIPTION
The Benthic Invertebrate Collection museum scientist performs curatorial, preparatory, research, training, collection facility and clerical activities for the SIO Benthic Invertebrates research collection. Expand, develop, upgrade and maintain the Collection, collection database and reprint library. Develop and maintain best practices for specimen curation, storage, and mailing as well as data handling, and data sharing. Develop and maintain the Benthic Invertebrates website, including the online database and image library. Manage collection transactions: track institutional loans, including those for teaching purposes. Ensure proper permits and documentation are current for field collection and museum exchange of specimens. Serve as a point of contact for logistics on specimen transactions. Assist the curator in identifying and applying for available extramural funding. Make recommendations to curator-in-charge for expanding collection.
Train and supervise volunteers or visiting students in the use of the Collection. Assist curators, faculty, scholars, and students in obtaining and identifying specimens for their research projects. Support institutional fund-raising efforts by providing tours and information regarding the collection. Host meetings and present talks to schools and special interest groups on research and collection activities. Organize displays presenting collection materials and research activities. Ensure commonly accepted EH&S protocols are followed in collection lab spaces. Under general supervision, research and publish on invertebrate group/s of interest.
Must be able to work around alcohol and other preservatives. Must be able to go to sea/remote locations for collection purposes. Possess or be able to acquire a SCUBA diving license.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from college with specialization in invertebrate diversity, and systematics and four years of experience in curatorial work, including one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Experience in invertebrate diversity, systematics, scientific nomenclature and invertebrate literature.
Experience with website creation and maintenance, with components which encompass a digital image library and an online database.
Experience with DNA extraction and sequencing.
Knowledge of: preserving techniques for large and small invertebrates; museum/collections operations and procedures; collections data systems and loan invoice record-keeping system.
Working knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety guidelines for laboratory and office environments.
Working knowledge of digital photography and post-process editing.
Assistant Keeper Grade 2 Natural History
The post-holder will act as curator for zoology, and have day to day responsibility for the zoological collections in the museum. This includes the identification, classification and organisation of specimens. All stages in accession are the responsibility of the curator – from field collection, acquisition, purchase, data collection, numbering, registration, preparation of catalogues, and production of scientific and popular publications.
They will also be responsible for maintenance of exhibits at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Merrion Street, Dublin 2, development of temporary exhibitions, delivery of aspects of public programmes in relation to education and learning, and provision of a zoological enquiries service for the general public and for researchers.
Duties and Responsibilities
The post-holder’s core duties will include:
• Overseeing the day to day care of zoological specimens;
• Facilitating access to the zoological collections;
• Compilation of catalogues of specimens in the zoological collections;
• Organising the storage of zoological specimens in improved conditions;
• Providing a zoological enquiries service to the general public, staff and researchers;
• Assisting in the development of the Natural History Museum as part of a team
• Assisting in the running of the Natural History Division as part of a team;
• Meeting the agreed targets as part of the annual business planning process;
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Personal Specification
Essential Requirements
• hold an honours degree in zoology or a natural science degree in which zoology formed a significant proportion of the course;
• have attained at degree level a mark of upper second class honours signifying an ability to carry out research in some branch of zoology or natural science; or have otherwise demonstrated an aptitude for research through the attainment of a higher degree;
• possess good communication skills, including writing skills;
• possess good interpersonal skills;
• possess a knowledge of zoology, and the zoology of Ireland in particular;
Desirable
• understanding and experience of museum processes;
• experience of exhibition development;
• experience of zoological collections in a museum environment;
• experience of alcohol-preserved zoological collections;
• experience of entomological collections;
• good handwriting;
• postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies or similar subject
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please download documents including application form at www.museum.ie.
Applications should be typed and returned with a signed letter of application and a current up to date CV relevant to the position, expressing interest in the position of “Assistant Keeper Grade 2”.
Three copies (original application plus 2 copies) of the application form and CV should be submitted by post to:
Catherine Carney
Corporate Affairs Unit
National Museum of Ireland
Turlough Park
Castlebar
Co Mayo
Envelopes should be clearly marked “Assistant Keeper Grade 2"
Please provide a valid monitored email address on the application form. This will be used to acknowledge receipt of the application and as the main form of contact to liaise with applicants.