[Nhcoll-l] Job Ad: Curator (Collection Manager) of Terrestrial Invertebrates

[Jonathan Armbruster]

Curator (Collection Manager) of Terrestrial Invertebrates

The Auburn University Museum of Natural History (AUMNH) is seeking a Curator (Collection Manager) for its Terrestrial Invertebrate Collection. The successful candidate will have curatorial experience in insects or other arthropods. Our collections are currently strong in Alabama insects. Duties of the collection manager will include sorting and identifying collections, maintaining existing collections, processing loans of materials, and maintaining the computer database. The candidate should be familiar with database programs, particularly Specify, and be committed to the open presentation of collections data on the internet. The candidate will be expected to contribute to AUMNH outreach and education efforts.  For more information on the AUMNH, please visit: http://www.aumnh.auburn.edu

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications are a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Biological Sciences or a related discipline. The successful candidate will have knowledge of a wide variety of terrestrial arthropod collections. Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures in the procurement and maintenance of collections for exhibition is also required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include: A MS or PhD in biology or related field is desired.

Evaluation of applications will begin 14 March 2022, and will continue until a suitable applicant is found. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/27712. Submit a cover letter (including a statement describing curatorial experience), CV, and names and contact information of three references. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jonathan W. Armbruster, Director AUMNH, Department of Biological Sciences, 101 Life Sciences, Auburn University, AL 36849, Armbrjw at auburn.edu<mailto:Armbrjw at auburn.edu>. 334-844-9261. Auburn University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks applications from qualified women and minority candidates.



Jonathan W. Armbruster
Director and Curator of Fishes, Auburn University Museum of Natural History
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
101 Life Sciences Building
Auburn, AL 36849
334-844-9261

Office: 131 Biodiversity Learning Center (M. White Smith)


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