[NHCOLL-L:2930] Position Open: ­Manager of Living Collections

[Steve Sullivan]

There is a position open in my department that might appeal to some on this
list...

Position Open: ­Manager of Living Collections

The Chicago Academy of Sciences /Notebaert Nature Museum is seeking a highly
motivated biologist to be our manager of living collections.  This
individual will report to the curator of biology, and will be responsible
for overseeing the daily care of all animals in the Museum's living
collection and for running the Academy's butterfly breeding program.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in the biological sciences, or five
years experience working with living invertebrates.  Experience with
maintaining laboratory cultures of butterflies is highly desirable.
Applicants should be comfortable working with a variety of insects,
reptiles, and amphibians, including some venomous species, and should be
able to lift 50 lb.  The candidate should also have a valid driver's
license.  Enthusiasm for invertebrate conservation is essential.

For immediate consideration, fax résumé and cover letter to Doug Taron,
Curator of Biology, at (773) 549-5199 or mail to:

Doug Taron, Curator of Biology
Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60614

No phone calls please.

The Notebaert Nature Museum is an equal opportunity employer.




Steven M. Sullivan
Collections Manager
Chicago Academy of Sciences
Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 North Cannon Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60614
P: 773-755-5100x2042
F: 773-755-5199
www.NatureMuseum.org

Maintaining a physical record of Midwestern biodiversity since 1857.