[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting- Assistant Curator of Herptology

[Liberty Hightower]

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is seeking applicants for the
position of Assistant Curator of Herpetology. Please see the announcement
below.

Please feel free to share with people who may be interested.



Posted: 15 September 2021



*Assistant Curator – Herpetology*

*(Role Title: Scientist II)*



Salary Range: Pay Band
5
  Location: Martinsville, VA

Minimum Starting Pay:  $48,000-$50,000                  Position #00007



An exceptional job opportunity with the Virginia Museum of Natural History
is now available.  The mission of the Virginia Museum of Natural History is
to interpret Virginia’s natural heritage within a global context in ways
that are relevant to all the citizens of the Commonwealth.



If you meet the qualifications for Assistant Curator – Herpetology, we
invite you to apply to join our staff.  The earliest starting date for this
position is 1 May 2022, but no later than 15 June 2022.



We seek a dynamic individual to conduct integrative, field- and
collections-based research in herpetology. The successful candidate will be
expected to obtain external funding to support their research efforts. Area
of specialization is open, but an active interest in extant museum
collections in herpetology is a plus.



The state-of-the-art preparation lab has staff technical support and an
active corps of trained volunteers. VMNH also maintains a range of
stereographic and petrographic microscopes, a DNA extraction lab, modern
collections databases and other support facilities. Additional facilities
are available at Virginia Tech less than 2 hours away. Most curators
maintain active adjunct faculty appointments at Virginia Tech. This allows,
among other things, internet access to the Virginia Tech library.



Research is the most important aspect of this position.  Other important
functions, such as collection building, teaching, publications, and exhibit
development flow from research results.



General competence in field collection, preparation, care, and management
of herpetology collections is required, along with the ability to interface
with outside scientists requesting access to the collections.  Ph.D. in
biology, zoology, botany, systematics, anatomy or related field, with a
specialty in herpetology is required at the time of appointment, and
experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferred.  Research experience in museum,
laboratory and field contexts important; some teaching experience and
exhibit development experience desirable.



This position requires intimate knowledge of method and theory in
herpetology and museological curation.  Necessary skills and abilities are
exceptional communication skill (both oral and written), organizational
ability, teaching ability, creativity, and fiscal responsibility.



Duties for this position also include interaction with other museum
departments such as education, outreach, exhibits, and advancement. The
ability to effectively communicate scientific knowledge to a wide spectrum
of audiences is an important qualification.



Duties of the position include:

   - Investigates questions related to herpetology by an active program of
   field work and laboratory analysis of collected data.  Publishes results of
   the research.
   - Manages and adds specimens to the museum’s collections—including
   acquisition, management, preservation, organization, computer cataloguing,
   and loaning of specimens.
   - Teaching in museum-university programs—including designing and
   teaching courses in herpetology, supervising and advising students, and
   assisting in administration of graduate and undergraduate programs.
   - Initiates and develops concepts for museum exhibits in
   herpetology—providing appropriate specimens for exhibition and supplying
   scientific background to the exhibit department for the construction of
   exhibits.
   - Plans and writes research reports and prepares manuscripts for
   publication.
   - Answers questions relating to herpetology and identifies specimens for
   the lay public; provides information on the natural sciences to schools,
   teachers or others in the public who may request them.



For more information about VMNH, visit our website at www.vmnh.net.



*Only online applications are accepted.*  In addition to the online
application, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
statement of research and curatorial interests and goals, a list of
publications relevant to the application, and names and contact information
of at least three references.  These documents may be attached to the
online application.



The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at

*https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/243457
<https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/243457>* .



Application review will begin 22 October 2021 and continue until the
position is filled.



*The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees,
including new hires, rehires or transfers to disclose their vaccination
status upon hire. Disclosure of vaccination status (and for those fully
vaccinated, proof of vaccination) will be required on the first day of
work. If you are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose
your vaccination status, you will be required to be tested for COVID-19
once per week on an indefinite basis. Please contact the Human Resources
Office at 276-634-4158 if you have questions.*




*The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify which is an
internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in
partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows
participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility
of their newly hired employees.*
*We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are
afforded equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion,
national origin, age, or disability. The successful applicant must furnish
proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background
check.*







Thank you,



Liberty



*Liberty Hightower*

Biology Research Technician

Virginia Museum of Natural History

21 Starling Ave

Martinsville, VA 24112

Work: 276.634.4175
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