Burke Museum – Paleontology & Geology Collections Manager

The University of Washington Burke Museum invites applications for the full-time position of collections manager of paleontology and geology. The Burke Museum, located on the university campus in Seattle, is a repository for research collections and has substantial exhibit and K-16 outreach programs. Fossil collections at the Burke Museum are actively growing and include over three million specimens distributed in several subdisciplines: vertebrate paleontology, paleobotany (including pollen and phytoliths), invertebrate paleontology, and micropaleontology. A smaller collection of minerals and meteorites is also part of the divisional holdings. Currently, the fossil collections are managed by four half-time faculty curators, one full-time fossil lab manager, and one collections manager. The volume of the collection exceeds proportionally the number of individuals tasked with managing both the specimens and the accompanying digital resources.

This position must support diverse paleontogy collections, to include vertebrate paleontology, invertebrate paleontology, paleobotany,micropaleontology, and geology, on and off-site. Each collection must be managed appropriately, and each set of data is housed in a different database file. There is much work to be done to bring all of the collections under the appropriate level of care and organization, as the use of the collections for research is determined by their accessibility both digitally and tangibly.

Basic Functions:
The successful candidate will assist the curators in day-to-day collections operations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Management and Maintenance of Collections: 75%
• Growth of the Collections: 10%
• Public Outreach: 15%

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Paleobiology or related field
• Four to five years related work experience
• Proficient experience with computer databases and online access of natural history collections

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD in Paleobiology or related field
• Experience with GPS mapping and GIS technology
• Experience with MySQL or related relational database systems
• Experience writing funded grant proposals

Conditions of Employment:

• Work in a lab that is visible to the public; work weekends as scheduled

Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.

Here is the link: UW Hires UW Req # 164053 Paleontology & Geology Collections Manager

Invertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager- UCMP

The University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) is looking for an Invertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager!

Established in 1921, the mission of UCMP to investigate and promote the understanding of the history of life and the diversity of the Earth's biota through research and education. UCMP is an active center of research and houses one of the largest paleontological collection of any university museum in the world. By fully integrating its research, teaching, and educational outreach with effective uses of technology, UCMP fulfills its mission of increasing the understanding of all aspects of Earth history and biodiversity--from the first appearance of life on Earth to current genetic patterning in populations. The Museum's well-curated and data-based collections include both fossils and modern organisms, and encompass past and present biodiversity from all continents of the world, representing the broad geographic research by UCMP faculty, staff, and students.

How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment, see details here: https://jobsprod.is.berkeley.edu/psc/jobsprod/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Job ID: Museum Scientist (9722C) #25814

The First Review Date for this job is: October 26, 2018.
For full consideration, please submit your application by November 14th, 2018.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in the principles and practices of general material conservation and preservation of fossilized material
• Specialized knowledge in invertebrate paleontological preservation and storage
• Ability to teach selected conservation/preservation treatments and documentation techniques to volunteers, interns, and Museum student workers (URAPs)
• Strong technological skills, experience with collections data management
• Demonstrated writing skills, with an ability to draft grant proposals and contextual materials and peer reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of animal taxonomy and stratigraphy
• Ph.D. or Masters degree in biology, geology, or paleontology or related field.
• A broad knowledge of geology, geography, and paleontology of the western US.Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Responsibilities
Collection Management and Collection Support (40%)
Management and curation of the fossil and recent invertebrate collections in the Museum of Paleontology and associated records. Accession, identification, classification and cataloging of these collections. Evaluate and approve or deny requests for specimens requested for loan, destructive analysis, exhibit, and teaching.

Maintain specimen, locality, image, and archival database records in conformity with UCMP standards and practices. Enter, update and serve computerized specimen and locality data, and related digital files in the UCMP database Organize field notes and related archival materials related to the specimens and localities in the invertebrate collections in coordination with other museum scientists. Insure proper storage, organization, curation, and database management of specimens in the UCMP collections in the Valley Life Sciences Building, Sather Tower, and the Regatta Facility. Supervise, train, and manage undergraduate and graduate student employees, student volunteers, non-student volunteers as required. Train curators and students in processing of their research collections. Process hiring paperwork and time recording for volunteers and employees as required.

Public Engagement (20%)
Respond to requests, maintain correspondence, and perform administrative tasks related to the care and management of the invertebrate collections and their use by UC students, faculty and staff, as well as the broader community of users. Respond to government and public inquiries and information requests as assigned. Establish and maintain professional contacts with other institutions, professional societies, collection management staff, curators and scientists. Work with UCMP Education and Outreach staff on museum events and grant-funded outreach products based on specialized knowledge.

Administration and Planning (20%)
Management of external grants that pertain to the relevant portions of the UCMP collections, including the preparation and filing of appropriate reports, organizing meetings, and management of budgets. Provide supporting documentation, materials and suggestions for extramural funding proposals as requested by the Director and/or supervisor.

Research (20%)
Perform independent or collaborative research for peer-reviewed publication. Plan and conduct fieldwork related to the support of the invertebrate collections and the incumbent’s research interests. Time not utilized for research will be spent in collections management and curation.

Vertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager at KU

Position starts January 1st, applications are due Sept 7th.

https://employment.ku.edu/collection-manager/12247br

The University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute seeks a collection manager to oversee its world-class research collections in vertebrate paleontology. The collections consist of extensive fossil vertebrate specimens, along with archives and library holdings. The collections have particular strengths in Paleozoic and Mesozoic fishes and Paleozoic tetrapods; fishes, plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, ichthyosaurs, pterosaurs and toothed birds from the Niobrara Chalk; Jurassic and Cretaceous dinosaurs from the Western Interior; Cenozoic mammals from the central and western parts of the USA; and a remarkable late Pleistocene fauna from Natural Trap Cave, Wyoming. KU faculty, staff and students, as well as national and international scholars use the collections extensively for research and education. The collection manager is responsible for day-to-day activities in the collection and reports to the curator-in-charge. This is a full-time (12-month appointment), non-tenure track position.

Duties include:

• Collection management and conservation of the various collections.

• Acquisition and collection development in conjunction with curators and students.

• Museum operational service including day-to-day care and use of the collections.

• Continue development and enhancement of collection database.

• Supervision and training of graduate and undergraduate research assistants and students, and volunteers.

• Professional development to maintain currency in and advance the field.

• Other duties as appropriate.

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in museum studies, geology, evolutionary biology, or paleontology from an accredited university plus experience working with museum collections in a position with similar responsibilities.

• Working knowledge of the taxonomy and identification of fossil vertebrates as evidence by previous experience and/or education.

• Demonstrable knowledge of care and management of natural history collections, with a special emphasis on preventative conservation, collection-storage environments, and techniques pertaining uniquely to fossil vertebrate collections as evidenced by previous experience.

• Familiarity with biodiversity informatics, including relational databases (e.g., Specify), web-based applications, and distributed networks as evidenced by previous experience and/or education.

And preference will be given to applicants with:

• Previous collection-management experience.

• Expertise in one or more taxa that constitute divisional strengths and programmatic priorities.

• Field experience collecting fossil vertebrate specimens.

• Experience preparing fossil vertebrate specimens.

A complete application will include (1) a letter of application addressing qualifications, (2) CV, (3) statement of collection management philosophy, (4) names and email address of three individuals who can write a letter of recommendation, and (5) representative publications (the latter is optional). More information and a complete position description may be obtained by contacting:

• K. Christopher Beard, Biodiversity Institute, Division of Vertebrate Paleontology, Senior Curator, chris.beard@ku.edu

• Jaime Keeler, Biodiversity Institute Business Coordinator, jrkeeler@ku.edu

The workplace is located in Dyche Hall and PSB on the university campus. The Biodiversity Institute is a healthy, dynamic, nourishing intellectual environment that values creativity, professional growth and collaborative interaction. The University of Kansas offers a fine benefits package for this permanent full-time position.

Application review begins 7 September 2018. EO/AA. We celebrate diversity in all life forms.

KU Vertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager

KU is hiring a new Vertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager, position starts January 1st 2019, applications are due Sept 7th.

More info here: https://employment.ku.edu/collection-manager/12247br

Collection Manager Position Overview
The collection manager for the Division of Vertebrate Paleontology of The University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute administers a world-class collection. The collections consist of extensive fossil vertebrate specimens, along with archives and library holdings. Notable strengths of the collection include its Paleozoic and Mesozoic fishes and Paleozoic tetrapods; one of the finest assemblages of fishes, plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, ichthyosaurs, pterosaurs and toothed birds from the Kansas Cretaceous Niobrara Chalk; an array of hadrosaurs, tyrannosaurs and ceratopsians from the Fruitland Formation, New Mexico; Morrison Formation sauropods; Hell Creek and Lance Creek dinosaurs; a comprehensive Cenozoic mammal record from the central and western US; and the remarkable late Pleistocene fauna from Natural Trap Cave, Wyoming. University faculty, staff and students, and national and international scholars use the collections extensively for research and education. The collection manager is responsible for day-to-day activities in the collection and reports to the curator-in-charge.

Job Description
Collection management and conservation (20%)

• Ensure-long term integrity and preservation of collections and collection-storage environment. 
• Maintain and improve collection-care protocols. 
• Develop and maintain collection database. 
• Maintain and organize records of collection activity, use, and status for annual reports, grant submissions, and other documentation. 

Acquisition and collection development (30%)

• Oversee the preparation and staging of newly acquired specimens for their integration into the collection. 
• Organize and prepare documentation necessary for specimen accession, including state, national and international permits and associated documentation. 
• Digitize museum specimen information for global discoverability. 
• Participate in acquisition of specimens for the Division by facilitating donations and by occasional fieldwork and expeditions at the direction of the curatorial staff. 

Museum operational service (30%)

• Process all specimens loans, exchanges, and gifts; incorporated received specimens into the collection; maintain appropriate records of such activities. 
• Collaborate with curators to plan and implement divisional goals, priorities, and programs. 
• Collaborate with other museum collection managers to achieve high quality collection care and economy of scale in all collection-related activities. 
• Work proactively to place specimens from Division of Vertebrate Paelontology's collection into the hands of qualified researchers for study. 
• Assist and supervise users of the collection. 
• Respond to inquiries from scientists, governmental and consulting agencies, the public, and other users. 
• Participate in the museum’s public programming by providing information and specimens and assisting in exhibit design; assist in museum public functions. 
• Conduct tours for visiting scholars, students, and the public. 

Supervision (10%)

• Train and supervise graduate student curatorial assistant(s). 
• Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate assistants. 
• Train and supervise volunteers working in the collection. 

Professional development (5%)

• Work closely with the entire collection management staff to ensure consistency of practice. 
• Participate in collection management training and development through professional societies. 
• Undertake research in area of expertise when not in conflict with collection management duties. 
• Participate in professional paleontological societies. 

Other duties as appropriate. (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in museum studies, geology, evolutionary biology, or paleontology from an accredited university plus experience working with museum collections in a position with similar responsibilities. 
• Working knowledge of the taxonomy and identification of fossil vertebrates as evidenced by previous experience and/or education. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of care and management of natural history collections, with a special emphasis on preventative conservation, collection-storage environments, and techniques pertaining uniquely to fossil vertebrate collections as evidenced by previous experience. 
• Familiarity with biodiversity informatics, including relational databases (e.g., Specify), web-based applications, and distributed networks as evidenced by previous experience and/or education. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous collection-management experience in a natural history collection, with a special emphasis on vertebrate paleontology collections. 
• Expertise in one or more taxa that constitute divisional strengths and programmatic priorities. 
• Field experience collecting fossil vertebrate specimens. 
• Experience preparing fossil vertebrate specimens. 
• Experience with public educational outreach activities in a natural history museum setting. 

Additional Candidate Instructions

• A complete application will include: 
• A letter of application addressing qualifications 
• CV/Resume 
• Statement of collection management philosophy 
• Names and e-mail addresses of three individuals who can write a letter of recommendation 
• Representative publications (the latter is optional) 

Application review begins 7 September 2018.
For more information please contact:K. Christopher Beard, Biodiversity Institute, Division of Vertebrate Paleontology, Senior Curator, chris.beard@ku.edu
Jaime Keeler, Biodiversity Institute Business Coordinator, jrkeeler@ku.edu

The workplace is located in Dyche Hall and PSB on the university campus. The Biodiversity Institute is a healthy, dynamic, nourishing intellectual environment that values creativity, professional growth and collaborative interaction. The University of Kansas offers a fine benefits package for this permanent full-time position.

Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. K. Christopher Beard, Biodiversity Institute Division of Vertebrate Paleontology, Senior Curator
chris.beard@ku.edu
Jaime Keeler, Biodiversity Institute Business Coordinator
jrkeeler@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range: $38,000-$42,000

Application Review Begins: Friday, September 7, 2018

Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Collections manager position, California Academy of Sciences

The Invertebrate Zoology and Geology Department at the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) is seeking a Collection Manager for Geology.  The Academy is the oldest natural history museum in the western United States and welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in achieving our mission to explore, explain and sustain life on Earth.

The Geological Collections at CAS contain over 8 million specimens, including one of the best collections of Pacific Basin invertebrates of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic ages and fossil fish, foraminifera and plants from California and the western U.S.  The mineral collection includes a meteorite and gemstone collection and is worldwide in scope. Also housed in the department is the world’s third largest collection of both fossil and recent diatoms.

Qualifications:  Candidates should have at least a Master’s degree in Earth Sciences or a comparable field; four years of experience in collections curation or closely related work; two years of experience supervising staff and volunteers; and two years of experience managing budgets.  Comprehensive knowledge of curatorial procedures, regulations, taxonomy, databases and the literature relevant to the Academy’s geology collections is also desired, as is experience with grant writing and field work.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2018.  A complete job description with further details about the duties and qualifications for this position can be found at:  http://calacademy.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=IM4Y8

Invertebrate Paleontology Collection Manager - Drexel University

The Invertebrate Paleontology Department of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is searching for a Collection Manager. The Academy is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas, and is situated within Philadelphia’s scenic Museums District on the Ben Franklin Parkway. The Invertebrate Paleontology collection consists of over 1 million specimens, ~ 75% of which are fossil mollusks, including ~5,000 types, with strengths in Mesozoic and Cenozoic mollusks from the US Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains and from Britain.

 

Qualifications: Candidates should have at least a Master's Degree in either museum studies, invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, or zoology. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience will also be considered. Experience in collections operations and digitization initiatives are required. Familiarity with collections management software, such as Specify or Arctos, and with national and international collections digitization efforts, such as iDigBio, ALA, GBIF, is desirable, as is experience in grant writing for collections management.

 

For Further Details on the Position and to Apply: Applicants may see the full job posting and must apply online at www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=83107  

Applicants will need to provide a CV, letter of interest, and, if selected for the second round, names and contact information for three references. The position is open until April 30 2018.  Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jocelyn Sessa (jsessa@drexel.edu)

 

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.