<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:#9900ff"><font face="verdana, sans-serif" color="#9900ff"><span style="font-size:12.727272033691406px">The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is accepting applications for the position of </span><span style="font-size:12.727272033691406px">Collection Manager of Insects, as a result of current Collection Manager James Boone having accepted the corresponding position at the Bishop Museum (Honolulu) starting in August 2014. If you have any questions about the position, you're welcome to contact him at <<a href="mailto:jboone@fieldmuseum.org" target="_blank">jboone@fieldmuseum.org</a>>. The position description and application details are given below. More information about the collection is available at </span></font><font color="#9900ff" face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.fieldmuseum.org/explore/department/zoology/insects" target="_blank">http://www.fieldmuseum.org/explore/department/zoology/insects</a>.</font><br>
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<div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(153,0,255)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">The Collection Manager is involved in all aspects of care and maintenance</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">of the Field Museum insect collection and collaborates with Curators</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">in management of the collection. This position will also interact with</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">the FMNH Action and Integrative Research Centers, as well as Education</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">and Exhibits.</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">This position will have the opportunity to conduct research to a limited </span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">extent.</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
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<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">Responsibilities</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Preparation, identification, care and organization of specimens (and</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> associated material)</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Training and supervision of staff and volunteers in their collection</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> related duties</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Provide assistance to visitors in their use of collection, and</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> processing recently collected material, as well as outgoing and</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> incoming specimen loans, loan recalls and loan returns</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Maintain records relevant to the collection (KE EMu catalog, loan</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> invoices, accession files, field notes)</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Provide the public and professional contacts with information they</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> need from the collection (including digitizing specimens)</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Develop grant proposals for collections improvements and liaise with</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> Federal and State authorities and other Entomology collectors and</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> researchers</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Monitor and maintain collection supplies and equipment</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Incorporate new material into collection including sorting and ID-ing,</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> preparing specimens, cataloguing, labeling and installation</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">Qualifications</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Masters in Biology (with an emphasis in Entomology) with at least</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> 3 year's collection experience; PhD. (with an emphasis in</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> Entomology) desirable</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- A well versed background in Entomology is required, including</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> familiarity with other Entomology collections and researchers</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Knowledge of taxonomic principles, and Entomology collection</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> management</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Strong organizational skills necessary to keep collection accessible</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Familiarity with personal computers, and collection databases</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Knowledge of international and domestic regulations for shipment of</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> alcohol-preserved specimens</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Supervisory skills necessary for directing collection personnel</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">- Digitization skills highly desirable</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
<br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><b><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">Apply online: </span><a href="http://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/employment" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px" target="_blank">http://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/employment</a></b><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px">
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<font><font color="#9900ff"><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;display:inline">Lecturer, Committee on Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago</div></font></font></div><font><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><a href="http://fieldmuseum.org/explore/department/publications/fieldiana" target="_blank"><font color="#ff00ff">Fieldiana</font></a><font color="#9900ff"> </font></span></font><span style="color:rgb(153,0,255);font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Life and Earth Sciences -</span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,255);font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"> </span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,255);font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Associate Editor (Zoology) </span></div>
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