[NHCOLL-L:3748] Job Posting: Curatorial Assistant, Museum of Comparative Zoology

[Jessica Cundiff]

CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY


The Department of Invertebrate Paleontology in the Museum of Comparative 
Zoology at Harvard University has an opening for a full-time staff position 
as Curatorial Assistant.  This collection encompasses all major phyla of 
metazoans and is ranked among the top paleontology collections in the 
world.  We are seeking an individual who is familiar with all aspects of 
modern collection management, and is adept in communicating with scientists 
and the public.  The selected candidate will report to the Curatorial 
Associate (Collections Manager) in Invertebrate Paleontology.

Responsibilities:
Will carry out curatorial activities to ensure safety and accessibility of 
collections to all qualified users.  Includes in-depth identification of 
specimens; cataloging all available specimen data into the database; 
sorting and preparing specimens for use and storage; loan preparation and 
processing; management of records; library research; specimen care and 
maintenance; arrangement of specimens by taxonomic order within higher 
categories across a number of phyla.  Will perform related job duties as 
required.

Requirements:
College background in Geology (invertebrate paleontology and stratigraphy) 
(invertebrate zoology may be substituted); two to three years of related 
experience in invertebrate paleontology collection activities; substantial 
experience with collection database management programs and with web 
interfaces; familiarity with literature relating to invertebrate 
paleontology; ability to deal with detail, and to function cooperatively as 
part of a work team with flexibility and versatility; excellent 
interpersonal and communications skills. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

TO APPY:  Please send your CV and the names of three references who are 
familiar with your collection work, no later than March 10, 2008, to: 
http://employment.harvard.edu, Requisition #: 32797

HARVARD UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



Jessica D. Cundiff
Curatorial Associate
Department of Invertebrate Paleontology
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Harvard University
26 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 496-5406
(617) 496-5535 fax
jcundiff at oeb.harvard.edu
http://www.mcz.harvard.edu/Departments/InvertPaleo/index.htm
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