[Nhcoll-l] Job opening: Collections Manager, Insects at The Field Museum

[Rebekah Shuman Baquiran]

The Collection Manager is involved in all aspects of care and maintenance
of the Field Museum insect collection and collaborates with Curators in
management of the collection. This position will also interact with the
FMNH Action and Integrative Research Centers, as well as Education and
Exhibits.

This position will have the opportunity to conduct research to a limited
extent. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 15, 2014.

Responsibilities:
Preparation, identification, care and organization of specimens (and
associated material)
Training and supervision of staff and volunteers in their collection
related duties
Provide assistance to visitors in their use of collection, and processing
recently collected material, as well as outgoing and incoming specimen
loans, loan recalls and loan returns
Maintain records relevant to the collection (KE EMu catalog, loan invoices,
accession files, field notes)
Provide the public and professional contacts with information they need
from the collection (including digitizing specimens)
Develop grant proposals for collections improvements and liaise with
Federal and State authorities and other Entomology collectors and
researchers
Monitor and maintain collection supplies and equipment
Incorporate new material into collection including sorting and ID-ing,
preparing specimens, cataloguing, labeling and installation

Qualifications:
Masters in Biology (with an emphasis in Entomology) with at least 3 year’s
collection experience; PhD. (with an emphasis in Entomology) desirable
A well versed background in Entomology is required, including familiarity
with other Entomology collections and researchers
Knowledge of taxonomic principles, and Entomology collection management
Strong organizational skills necessary to keep collection accessible
Familiarity with personal computers, and collection databases
Knowledge of international and domestic regulations for shipment of
alcohol-preserved specimens
Supervisory skills necessary for directing collection personnel
Digitization skills highly desirable

To apply, visit: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/employment
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Rebekah Shuman Baquiran
Insects Assistant Collection Manager
Science & Education
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
312-665-7742
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