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.

Tenure-track assistant/associate professor of invertebrate paleontology- Drexel

The Department of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science at Drexel University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor appointment in invertebrate paleontology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Systematic and Evolutionary Biology, Paleoecology, Climatology, and Conservation Paleobiology, with the aim of deploying paleontological data to understand patterns of global change. 

The successful candidate will develop a research program in their subject area; teach courses in Invertebrate Paleontology and Stratigraphy, and at least one other course (such as Structural Geology, History of Life or Climatology); and will be the Curator for the Invertebrate Paleontology collection of Drexel's Academy of Natural Sciences. The ability to collaborate with other research groups in the department, such as Environmental Biogeochemistry, or other units at the university, such as Environmental Engineering, is a plus. Importantly, Drexel University emphasizes experiential learning and field-oriented candidates are encouraged to apply.
 
Philadelphia is located on the Fall Line between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain provinces and is one and a half hours from the Appalachian Mountains. The Academy of Natural Sciences, founded in 1812, is the oldest natural history research institution in North America with 18 million collection objects and a 250,000 volume library. The invertebrate paleontology collection holds 1 million specimens, including 6,000 lots of type specimens, and 30,000 samples of well-cuttings from the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains. The department has field facilities at Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, and a glacial lake in northeastern Pennsylvania.  Faculty in the department are engaged in geological and paleontological research in the Delaware Estuary and region, the Appalachian Mountains, the Canadian Arctic, India, and Indonesia. Drexel University is a research institution ranked in the top 100 among all PhD granting universities according to US News & World Report (2016). Located in the University City section of Philadelphia, Drexel sits along the Northeast rail corridor, providing easy access to New York and Washington.
 
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geology, Invertebrate Paleontology or a related field, a record of scientific achievement, a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and must be able to develop a high-quality, externally-funded research program. For the Associate level, the candidate must demonstrate extramural funding.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a summary of research experience, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three or more references with postal address, email address, and telephone number. Apply online at drexeljobs.com<http://www.drexeljobs.com> (Position # 7849). Review of applications will begin December 1st, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquires may be sent to Dr. Gary Rosenberg, Search Committee Chair at gr347@drexel.edu.