[NHCOLL-L:222] Job Announcement

[Joseph Bopp]

		RESEARCH  SCIENTIST

New York State Museum, Albany, NY seeks applicants for one permanent research scientist position in vertebrate biology with a specialty in Ornithology or Mammalogy. The position works in the State Museum and conducts research on the mammals and/or birds of New York State.  The incumbent will:

1.  Conduct independent, collection-based and field research in New York State and elsewhere dealing with the taxonomy, natural history, ecology or behavior of mammals and/or birds as part of major research programs; Will be responsible for securing grant or contract funding to support research and collections work; Will be responsible for administering extra-mural funding to its completion.  (40%)

2.  Develop, maintain and curate subsections of the large and varied State Museum vertebrate collection. Assure proper documentation, identification, authentication and storage of the collections.  Participate in policy making for collections, with special emphasis on archival material and conservation.  (15%)

3.  Responsible for publishing information collected during research projects at NYSM in peer-reviewed publications; Responsible for public lectures at the Museum and at professional scientific assemblages.  Popular publications will be strongly encouraged.  (10%)

4.  Conduct routine correspondence related to the areas of study.  Answer questions and identifies bird or mammal specimens brought to the Museum by individuals and organizations conducting research in New York State.  Makes information available from the State's bird or mammal collections as well as from published and unpublished manuscripts and documents.  (5%)

5.  Assist in the development of Museum exhibits and plans, and may take technical responsibility for implementation; participate in exhibit planning; develop methods and communicate their research to the Museum's diverse communities and public, including reaching out to groups not traditionally represented in either museums or in natural history research; develops public programs that meet museum oriented and/or community oriented goals of the Museum.  (30%)

 The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills that are effective with both the professional field and the general public, and the ability to develop a primary research focus on New York State. The position requires a Ph.D. with a specialty in mammalogy or ornithology, and professional and fieldwork experience commensurate with the position. Demonstrated record of field- and laboratory research and peer-reviewed publications, ability to obtain outside funding through grants and/or contracts.  
		

Salary starts at $35,945 and leads to a maximum salary of $44,739 based on annual performance advances.
		

Position will require a NYS Civil Service training and experience examination for permanent appointment. If interested contact Robert Daniels at 518.473.8121 or rdaniels at mail.nysed.gov.  Send  resume and names of three references by August 30 to: Mr. Charles J. Byrne, Director of Personnel, Room 528EB, Box SC-18, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234. Electronic submissions may be made to SCALVIN at MAIL.NYSED.GOV. AA/EOE