Curator/Director of Operations Job at Jackson School of Geosciences Non-Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (Austin, TX, USA)

Position Description The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Operations Manager of the Non-Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (NPL) at the Jackson Museum of Earth History. The NPL houses more than four million specimens, including more than 22,000 type and figured specimens. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the NPL, working collaboratively with other members of the Jackson School to develop long-term goals for the collections, and coordinating and integrating interactions with other institutions. The Operations Manager contributes to and encourages the growth of the collections, promotes access to the collections through digitization and the development and maintenance of digital tools to promote remote access, and seeks funding to improve conditions and access to the collections. The Operations Manager hires, trains, and manages staff and volunteers at the facility, and coordinates use of the facility by faculty, research scientists, and students from the Jackson School and other institutions.

Qualifications
PhD in Geosciences, Biosciences, or a related field with an emphasis on paleontology, paleoecology, or another area of paleobiology is required, with at least two years of related work experience. Taxonomic expertise that complements or expands the collection strengths is also required, as well as excellent communication skills. Experience with collections management and collections-based research, success at raising external funds, and a strong research publication record are preferred. The Jackson School is interested in building a culturally diverse intellectual community; we strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels.

Application Instructions
Required application documents include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references. Apply through the UT Austin Employment site. Applicant review will begin April 15 and continue until the position is filled. Further information about the Jackson Museum of Earth History and NPL can be found at https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/npl/. Address questions about the position to Christopher J. Bell (cjbell@jsg.utexas.edu).