[NHCOLL-L:2632] Position Announcement

[liath at umich.edu]

The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Mollusk Division is seeking two
Curatorial Assistants.

DUTIES:
Will work closely with the Mollusk Division Collections Coordinator. Duties
include use of relational database to enter data from specimens and paper
catalogs; assigning latitude and longitude data to specimens through the use of
paper and online maps; reconciling collections with paper catalogs and technical
literature; preparing and housing specimens using specialized preservation
processes; typing forms, lists and labels for specimens; assisting in the
organization and maintenance of the collections including sorting and filing of
specimens and artifacts; assisting in packing, shipping and unloading of
collections materials both for loans to other institutions, as well as
reorganizing the collections themselves; photographing specimens and artifacts,
and cataloging and storing digital images.

DURATION: Full-time; 4 Years

SALARY: $27,400 plus benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:  Bachelor's degree. Experience with computer database programs.
Desired: Good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work
independently. Experience working with museum biological collections, and
experience in georeferencing preferred.

Full information available on the University of Michigan Employment Website (job
posting numbers 044195 and 044197):
http://websvcs.itcs.umich.edu/jobnet/job_posting.php?postingnumber=044195&searchwhat=current
and
http://websvcs.itcs.umich.edu/jobnet/job_posting.php?postingnumber=044197&searchwhat=current

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer