[NHCOLL-L:3308] Vacancy - Scientific Assistant, AMNH Paleontology

[Christopher A. Norris]

With apologies for cross-posting...

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Scientific Assistant, American Museum of Natural History, Division of
Paleontology

The Scientific Assistant will assist with day to day curation and
management activities in the four Paleontology collections, including
specimen rehousing, cataloging, entering data into collections-related
databases, specimen loans, visitor support, planning and executing 
collection moves, and dealing with academic and public enquiries; carry
out environmental monitoring and pest management in the collections;
assist the Director of Collections and Archives with the collection of
statistics and preparation of reports related to collection operations in
Paleontology; and perform other duties as assigned. BS or equivalent,
ability to work with paleontological research collections, ability to
perform tasks requiring physical strength and high manual dexterity,
proficiency in use of PC based software, including spreadsheets, SQL
databases, and HTML editing software, good organizational and
interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently.

Please send résumé and cover letter specifying vacancy, together with the
names of 3 referees, to:

Human Resources
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192
Fax Number: (212) 769-5199
hrdesk at amnh.org (preferred method)

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Dr Christopher A. Norris
Director of Collections & Archives
Division of Paleontology
212-769-5710