[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting: paleo collection manager and digitization coordinator

[Motz, Gary]

Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a combined 

Paleontology Collections Manager and Digital Projects Coordinator

 

We seek an individual with primary interests in invertebrate paleontology
and collections digitization who will help us maintain our momentum in
transforming paleontology at IU and advancing digital initiatives in all of
our natural history collections through the Center for Biological Research
Collections (CBRC). The IU Paleontology Collection houses about 1.3 million
fossil specimens, including more than 1,000 types, spanning the Cambrian
through Quaternary, with special strengths in the Paleozoic of the North
American platform and Mesozoic of western North America. The CBRC provides
digital support to IU's three main natural history collection, which include
the William R. Adams Zooarchaeology Collection and the IU Herbarium in
addition to paleo. Duties include assisting faculty curators with management
of the IU Paleontology Collection; assisting the Director and faculty of the
Center of Biological Research Collections with initiating and managing
digital collection initiatives, including grant writing, for IU's three
natural history collections.

 

Qualifications are a Ph.D. in paleontology or a relevant field, or at least
5 years of experience in paleontology collection management. Desirable
qualifications include research specialization in an area associated with
our collection, and experience in collection management, grant writing, 3D
digitization of museum collection objects, programming or scripting, and
supervisory roles. Knowledge of management of paleontological collections,
including cataloguing, accessioning, loan processing, database use,
experience with digital objects; demonstrable attention to detail and
accuracy, teamwork and communication skills, ability to interface
professionally with the university, public, governmental and research
communities, and ability to manage projects, students, and volunteers are
required.

 

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Claudia C. Johnson,
Search Committee Chair (claudia at indiana.edu <mailto:claudia at indiana.edu> )
or to David Polly (pdpolly at indiana.edu <mailto:pdpolly at indiana.edu> ).

 

To apply:  https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/5182

Interested candidates should submit application materials, a cover letter,
statement of research and relevant experience, CV, and contact information
for 3 referees.  

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