[Nhcoll-l] AMNH Scientific Assistant position

[Paul R Sweet]

Scientific Assistant, Vertebrate Zoology

The Division of Vertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, seeks a Scientific Assistant who will participate in care of vertebrate collections including specimen preparation, assistance in collection moves, pest management, environmental monitoring, processing information requests, and assisting visitors. 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 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.

Interested applicants should forward their CV and a cover letter that describes their qualifications, background, and interest in the position to:

Joel Cracraft
Chair, Division of Vertebrate Zoology
jlc at amnh.org<mailto:jlc at amnh.org>

Review of applicants will begin August 15, 2013.

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

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.



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