[NHCOLL-L:2237] Mollusc collections job announcement - AMNH

[Julia Sigwart]

Dear All,

I am posting this on behalf of Dr Paula Mikkelsen (AMNH). They have a
call for a Scientific Assistant with collections management duties
for the AMNH recent molluscs collection. (Worldwide collections of
ca. 3 million specimens, including a range of preservations.)  Please
send CV **as soon as possible** to: mikkel at amnh.org

details below:

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>Scientific Assistant
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>The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a Scientific Assistant to
>assist the Curator of Malacology with various tasks related to research on
>marine mollusks, potentially including sorting of bulk samples, histology,
>literature research, and data management.  Will also assist in management
>and curation of a large worldwide collection of marine, freshwater and
>terrestrial mollusks, plus associated library and photographic collections,
>including computerized cataloging, answering inquiries, supervising
>volunteers, filling loan requests, and hosting visitors. Must be
>willing/able to handle alcohol-preserved specimens, to lift reasonable
>loads, and to work at height on a safety ladder.  Experience with word
>processing, databases, web-page management, and digital imaging, as well as
>possession of a valid driver’s license, highly desirable.  Background in
>systematics, invertebrate zoology, collections management, histology, and/or
>molluscan taxonomy preferred.  Required: BS in biology or equivalent in a
>related field.  Full time, $27,433/year + excellent benefits. Please email,
>fax or mail resume to Dr. Paula M. Mikkelsen, Division of Invertebrate
>Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West @ 79th St,
>NYC, 10024, fax 212-769-5277 (refer to “SciAsst JS”), mikkel at amnh.org. EOE.
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