[NHCOLL-L:5587] Collection Job at AMNH

[Paul Sweet]

Scientific Assistant, Division of Vertebrate Zoology
The Division of Vertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural 
History seeks a full time Scientific Assistant who will contribute to 
collection care and maintenance across the Division. Duties will 
include a major responsibility for maintaining the osteological 
preparation laboratory and skeleton preparation, general curatorial 
duties in all vertebrate collections (ornithology, mammalogy, 
herpetology, ichthyology). Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
    * BA/BSc in biology or related field is required
    * Museum experience, computer skills, and a background in 
vertebrate skeletal morphology and specimen preparation are highly desirable.
    * Familiarity with integrated pest management techniques is a plus.
    * The successful applicant will be expected to have good manual 
dexterity and time-management skills.

Hours: 35 hours/week

Application submission: Interested applicants should forward 
electronic copies of their CV, cover letter describing their interest 
in this position, and the names of three references to:
Dr. Joel Cracraft, Chair, Division of Vertebrate Zoology, jlc at amnh.org


The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer. The Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, 
race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran 
status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. 
Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are 
encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Please be 
advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able 
to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the 
needs of the open position.



Paul Sweet
Collection Manager
Department of Ornithology
Division of Vertebrate Zoology
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024

sweet at amnh.org
Tel 212 769 5780
Fax 212 769 5759
Cell 718 757 5941
Skype:pablodulce
http://research.amnh.org/vz/ornithology/staff/paul-sweet 
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