[Nhcoll-l] Collections Manager, Cleveland Museum of Nat Hist

[Gavin Svenson]

Collections Manager – Invertebrate Zoology

Summary:  The Collections Manager of Invertebrate Zoology will oversee the
general management of Entomology, Malacology and other invertebrate
collections within the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the modern curation of entomological, malacological, and general
invertebrate zoological specimens for the collection.

Manage access to collections by students, visiting scientists and
volunteers.

Oversee management of the Museum DNA Lab including student training, data
generation, and supplies management;

Participate in curator research projects as well as develop an independent
research program including fieldwork, securing external funding, and
writing manuscripts for publication.

Education and/or Experience:

The Collections Manager must hold a graduate degree (Masters or higher) in
Invertebrate Zoology, Entomology, or related field. Priority will be given
to applicants with taxonomic expertise in non-holometabolous terrestrial
arthropods including Polyneoptera, Paraneoptera, non-neopteran hexapods,
and arachnids.

Experience in biological collections management and DNA Lab management and
data generation required.

Experience in field and laboratory research including publications on
original research in peer-reviewed scientific journals required.

Experience planning, directing and reporting on research of self and staff.

Must have the ability to deal effectively with public and private agencies
and individuals in matters relating to invertebrates and the Museum.

Experience with computer operating systems and database management required.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, a one (1) page curatorial and research
statement, curriculum vitae (CV), and three (3) professional references to:
Human Resources
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
One Wade Oval Drive, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Hr at cmnh.org

http://www.cmnh.org/site/AboutUs/CareerOpportunities/IZCOllMgr.aspx

No phone calls, please.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2014

Job Announcement Number: 1402

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ADA
EMPLOYER and a SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE
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