[NHCOLL-L:748] Curatorial Associate Position, AMNH Department of Ornithology

[Christopher A. Norris]

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Curatorial Associate -- Ornithology

The Department of Ornithology at the American Museum of Natural History
seeks a Curatorial Associate to manage curatorial operations of the largest
bird collection in North America.  This individual will be expected to
supervise collection staff and help oversee all aspects of collection
management including cataloguing, preparation, preservation, loans,
conservation, and pest management.  Additional duties will include planning
collection moves and computerization of records, participation in other
improvement projects, and preparation of reports and grant proposals.
Requirements for the position include a Ph.D., knowledge of birds of the
world, a strong background in collection management, and experience with
databasing and information systems. Experience with fieldwork and
preparation of grant proposals is desirable.  Salary $48,000 per annum +
benefits.  Candidates should send the following application materials:  CV
(including e-mail contact address); statement of experience and
professional goals; and copies of any relevant publications.  Candidates
should request letters of recommendation from at least three qualified
reviewers.  All materials should be sent to:  Dr. Joel Cracraft,
Curator-in-Charge, Department of Ornithology, Division of Vertebrate
Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, USA 10024
(jlc at amnh.org).  Evaluations will begin 15 December 2000 and will continue
until the position is filled.  Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action.
Women and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply


Dr Chris Norris
Curatorial Associate
Department of Mammalogy
American Museum of Natural History

Tel. 212-769-5475

Some useful links...

Department website: http://research.amnh.org/mammalogy/index.html
Personal webpage: http://research.amnh.org/mammalogy/norris/index.html
Possum page: http://research.amnh.org/mammalogy/possum/
Visiting the collections: http://research.amnh.org/mammalogy/visit.html
Destructive sampling:
http://research.amnh.org/mammalogy/destructive_sampling.html