[NHCOLL-L:2425] job - curator, ento

[Paisley Cato]

Curator of Entomology

San Diego Natural History Museum seeks full-time professional to develop and implement an active collection-based research program in terrestrial entomology with an emphasis relevant to the mission of SDNHM (www.sdnhm.org); actively participate in educational initiatives and exhibit development to build public awareness of and support for science; manage the development, care and use of the terrestrial entomology collection; seek funding to support research and operational priorities.

Successful candidate will have a Ph.D. with documented success in publication of research findings, ability to obtain grant funding, participation in public venues promoting science, and experience managing a scientific research collection with knowledge of professional standards for collecting and managing natural history specimens.  He/she will demonstrate excellent writing skills and strong project management skills. 

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history by Dec 20 to: Curator of Entomology position c/o Collections Care & Conservation Dept., San Diego Natural History Museum, PO Box 121390, San Diego, CA, 92112 or email to hr at sdnhm.org.  No phone calls please.  EOE
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