[NHCOLL-L:2948] Collections Assistant - Job Announcement

[Dick, Carl]

Job Announcement
Collections Assistant in Entomology/Parasitology

The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL seeks applicants for a three-year Collections Assistant (CA) position in the Department of Zoology, Division of Insects.  The position will begin 1 June 2006 and end 31 May 2009.  The primary responsibilities of the individual will be to assist in all aspects of processing, identifying, curating, and databasing samples of mammal ectoparasites, with an emphasis on bat flies.  The individual will be expected to gain a basic knowledge of the taxonomy of bat flies (ca. 500 species in 45 genera), to take digital images of type specimens, to work with data files in the context of a collections database program, and to create and update web pages.  Following initial training, the CA must be able to work with minimal to moderate supervision.  The CA will report directly to Dr. Carl W. Dick, Postdoctoral Research Scientist.  The position is full-time and benefited, with a starting base salary of $25,000 - $28,000 depending on skills and experience.  Graduation from high school is required; preference will be given to persons with degrees in biology, entomology, or related field, and those that possess skills with web-page software, Excel, Access, and similar applications.  Interested persons should write directly for an application form and instructions, or for additional information.  Contact: Carl W. Dick, Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605.  Email: cdick at fieldmuseum.org.  Applications must be received no later than 15 April 2006.  The Field Museum of Natural History is an equal opportunity employer.


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Carl W. Dick
Brown Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Zoology
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496 USA

Email:  cdick at fieldmuseum.org


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