[Nhcoll-l] Position Announcement - Curator of Ichthyology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

[Hogue, Gabriela]

Curator of Ichthyology
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
https://naturalsciences.org/

The Curator of Ichthyology serves as leader and supervisor of the Ichthyology Unit of the Research & Collections Section (R&C) of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The Curator conducts original research on fishes and serves as Principal Curator for the Ichthyology research collection, establishing guidelines for the curation of the fishes collection and acquiring relevant specimens and related materials, and associated data. The Curator publishes the results of their research in scientific, peer-reviewed journals, in reports to appropriate agencies, and popular magazines. Additionally, the Curator participates in education and outreach public programs and serves as a liaison to other public and private organizations.  Duties include but are not limited to:

  *   Conducting and disseminating competent original and independent research in fish systematics (taxonomy and phylogenetics), genomics, ecology, and/or related fields with demonstrable value to the museum, the state of North Carolina, and the academic community
  *   Ensuring the appropriateness of material received, monitoring the accuracy of data, and providing accurate identification
  *   Judging the validity and merit of specimens loaned from the museum and exchange requests while maintaining knowledge of and adhering to State, Federal, and safety laws and regulations for loaning/exchanging fish specimens
  *   Presenting research to peers at professional meetings and to the general public through teaching, popular writing, public lectures, and other museum-based educational activities
  *   Initiating and/or participating in public education and outreach programs including conducting visitor tours of the Ichthyology collection, providing services such as species identifications and workshops, presenting seminars and lectures, writing popular articles, participating in media events as needed, and providing programs for clubs and civic organizations
  *   Working with staff in the Education Section to develop and deliver Ichthyology related educational and/or research programs to appropriate public audiences
  *   Planning annual unit goals and research projects with input from other R&C staff and the Director of Research & Collections
  *   Supervising the work of the Ichthyology Collection Manager

For additional information and to apply, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3167541/curator-of-ichthyology?keywords=curator%20of%20ichthyologist&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3167541/curator-of-ichthyology?keywords=curator*20of*20ichthyologist&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs__;JSU!!HYmSToo!JZqqqgW_9k4oNqsdVpC9174cUPzSRsJiBlSHnbv-Tf4qnpHoboN9uJTlmw3eRNZ7DMAMk548_g$>

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resume/CV may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted and will render your application incomplete.

Closing Date: 8/23/2021 5:00 PM Eastern

Gabriela M. Hogue
Collections Manager, Ichthyology
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601-1029 USA
919.707.8868 fax 919.715.2294
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