[NHCOLL-L:512] new positions

[Sharon Rodriguez]

The Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale Unviersity is announcing two
new positions.
Interested parties should contact Sharon Rodriguez, Executive Assistant to
the Director, Peabody Museum.
 
Collections Manager - Vertebrate Paleontology
PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
 
Major Duties. Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the
Vertebrate Paleontology (VP) collections, including all aspects of the
growth, maintenance and use of the collections. That includes the
collection, preparation and maintenance of museum specimens, as well as the
  maintenance of associated archives and collections facilities. The
Collections Manager supervises computerized and manual cataloging, storing,
  care and security of all specimens and associated data in the VP
collection. Writes grant proposals, prepares annual reports of collections
activities, and works closely with the curator on plans and exhibits,
assigns duties and oversees the work of museum staff, students and
volunteers. Implements recommendations of curator concerning collections
growth, maintenance and use, including exhibit planning, accessions, loans,
  rights and reproductions, and educational programs. Serves as the
principal source of information concerning the VP collections for visiting
scholars, museum staff, students, faculty and the public.
 
Qualifications. Qualified applicants should have a three years collections
management experience and a Master's Degree in Biology, Geology or closely
related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Five
years collections management experience and Ph.D. are preferred. Must have
extensive experience in collections management, vertebrate paleontology,
field collecting, and diverse specimen preparation techniques. Must have
effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
Supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated competence in the use of
computerized databases, fieldwork, and in the writing of grant proposals
and reports.

Full time position: 37.5 hours/week. Yale University offers a highly
competitive salary and liberal benefits. Qualified applicants are invited
to send a letter of application, resume and references to: Sharon
Rodriguez, Peabody  Museum of Natural History, Yale University, 170
Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. Yale University is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.
 
 
 
Collections Manager - Ornithology
PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
 
Major Duties. Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the
Ornithology collections, including all aspects of the growth, maintenance
and use of the collections. This includes the collection, preparation and
maintenance of museum specimens, as well as the maintenance of collections
facilities, associated archives and library. The Collections Manager
supervises the computerized and manual cataloging, storing, care and
security of all specimens and associated data in the Ornithology
collection. Writes grant proposals, prepares annual reports of collections
activities, and works closely with the curator on plans and exhibits,
assigns duties and oversees the work of museum staff, students and
volunteers. Implements recommendations of curator concerning collections
growth, maintenance and use, including exhibit planning, accessions, loans,
  rights and reproductions, and educational programs. Serves as the
principal source of information concerning the Ornithology collections for
visiting scholars, museum staff, students, faculty and the public.
 
Qualifications. Qualified applicants should have a three years collections
management experience and a Master's Degree in Biology, Geology or closely
related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Five
years collections management experience and Ph.D. are preferred. Must have
extensive experience in collections management, systematic ornithology,
field collecting, and diverse specimen preparation techniques. Must have
effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
Supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated competence in the use of
computerized databases, fieldwork, and in the writing of grant proposals
and reports.
 
Full time position: 37.5 hours/week. Yale University offers a highly
competitive salary and liberal benefits. Qualified applicants are invited
to send a letter of application, resume and references to: Sharon
Rodriguez, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University, 170 Whitney
Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
Sharon J.M. Rodriguez
Executive Assistant to the Director
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale University
(203) 432-3753 (telephone)
(203) 432-3758 (facsimile)
sharon.rodriguez at yale.edu
Visit our web site http://www.peabody.yale.edu