[NHCOLL-L:2976] Curator of Vertebrate Zoology - Illinois State Museum

[Tim Cashatt]

We are now seeking applicants for the following position at the Illinois 
State Museum:

Position Title: Curator of Zoology
Work Location: Illinois State Museum
Research and Collections Center
1011 East Ash Street
Springfield, IL 62703

Job Description: Oversight of collections and research program 
development in vertebrate zoology including molecular approaches to 
systematics, population biology, biogeography, natural history, or 
analyses of ancient DNA; research and publication on zoology 
collections, which would include Midwestern fauna, biogeography, natural 
history, and related themes; participation in the Museum’s 
interdisciplinary Landscape History Program; curation and upgrading of 
zoology collections; collections database management; generation of 
external funds for research and collections; participation in exhibition 
and educational programming in the sciences.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in zoology or related discipline required. 
Candidate should have: (1) educational background and research 
experience in discipline relevant to the Museum’s collections and 
programs, including Quaternary vertebrate zoology, molecular approaches 
to systematics, biogeography, natural history, or analyses of ancient 
DNA; (2) strong commitment to and experience with interdisciplinary 
approaches and research; (3) experience in museum, university, or 
comparable setting; (4) experience with zoological collections and 
database management for zoology collections; (5) strong publication 
record and the potential to generate outside funding; (6) experience 
with educational programming in the sciences preferred (7) supervisory 
experience preferred..

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: Generous vacation with personal and sick leave, including 12 
paid holidays. State-sponsored group health, dental, vision and life 
insurance.

Application: Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and 
addresses of three references to:
Human Resource Office, Illinois State Museum
Spring & Edwards, Springfield, IL. 62706-5000
217-782-5969 (fax) 217-782-1254
e-mail: cmontgom at museum.state.il.us
Position available June 1, 2006 and open until filled.
To receive full consideration submit application by April 1, 2006.

Technical Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. 
Everett D. Cashatt, Search Chair, Illinois State Museum, Research & 
Collections Center, 1011 East Ash, Springfield, IL. 62703. Phone 
217-782-7475;
e-mail: cashatt at museum.state.il.us.

Applicants should note that this position is exempt from the State 
Personnel Code and is under the Board of Directors of the Illinois State 
Museum. This is not a Bargaining Unit position nor a Merit Comp 
position. The Illinois State Museum does not discriminate on the basis 
of race, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap in compliance with 
the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VII of 
the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 
1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.



Everett D. (Tim) Cashatt, Ph.D.
Chair and Curator of Zoology
Illinois State Museum
Research and Collection Center
1011 E. Ash Street
Springfield, IL  62703
Tel. (217) 782-6689
FAX  (217) 785-2857
http://www.museum.state.il.us/research/entomology/index.html