Assistant Professor (Zoology/Paleontology), University of Wisconsin, River Falls

The University of Wisconsin, River Falls, is seeking a zoologist or paleontologist. Specific expertise could be in anatomy, ecology, systematics, evolution, wildlife, or another related field. Vertebrate (non-human) specialty in zoology is preferred, but others are encouraged to apply. The ability to teach an undergraduate paleontology course is required.

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Biology, but the position also supports the Geology program in the Department of Plant and Earth Science. The standard teaching load is 12 credit (contact) hours per semester, which usually translates into two courses per semester, with labs, but may vary. Starting date: August 24, 2020.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses, likely to include: 

1. Zoology and/or Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy; 
2. Paleontology; 
3. Additional course(s) of interest, depending on expertise, for example, Introductory Biology and/or Geology; Ecology; Wildlife Biology; History of Animal Life; taxon-specific courses (e.g., Herpetology, Mammalogy, Ichthyology), Global Change (Historical Geology), Sedimentary Geology

• Establish and maintain a program of research/scholarship/professional activities.
• Serve as Academic Advisor to undergraduate students.
• Engage in department, college, and university service/committees, as well as community service, where appropriate.

Application deadline for full consideration: December 31, 2019.
For a full description and application instructions see https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/5894

Assistant Collections Manager, Vertebrate Paleontology

The Natural History Museum of LA County (NHMLA) seeks an Assistant Collections Manager of Vertebrate Paleontology. NHMLA’s Vertebrate Paleontology collection is the fifth-largest in the U.S., with more than 150,000 specimens. This position is directly supervised by the Collections Manager.    

The Assistant Collections Manager works with the Collections Manager to support all ongoing collections activities and to maintain and care for the collection. Tasks include processing incoming and outgoing loans, entering and maintaining database records and supplying data to users, and assisting in routine monitoring and maintenance of the collections workspace. The Assistant Collections Manager facilitates use of the collection by visiting researchers and helps support the needs of other NHMLA departments as directed. The Assistant Collections Manager provides operational coordination and training to staff, volunteers, students, interns, and contractors as needed.  

NHMLA is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engage and include culturally diverse audiences in museums and in science.    

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Participates in curation and collection management activities including identifying, classifying, organizing, moving, preparing, and preserving objects, specimens, and archives for research, exhibition and education. May participate in fieldwork. Contributes to conservation of objects as it relates to specimen housings, storage and/or display. Exercises independent judgment in the classification of artifacts and specimens under the general direction of a Collections Manager.   
• Maintains collection records and supplies data when requested. Uses computerized databases and digital technology to document information on collections and their locations. Catalogues specimens/objects and localities as necessary for research and exhibitions. Assists in processing loan requests and new acquisitions (e.g. purchases, donations, exchanges).Adheres to all institutional and departmental guidelines for the management of the Museum’s collections.  
• Assists visiting scientists by providing logistical access to the collections as directed by the Collections Manager.   
• Assists in the routine monitoring and maintenance of the collections workspace, including any laboratory areas, and collection objects and specimens.  
• Participates in the Museum’s Public Program activities, including but not limited to, assisting with exhibitions, presentation of public lectures, instruction of Museum classes and participating in educational programs.   
• Provides operational coordination and training to staff, volunteers, work study students, interns, and contractors as needed.  
• Maintains working space, and purchases collection tools, equipment and supplies.  
• Conducts collection and lab tours as needed.   

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience in a job involving a similar type of collection (e.g. identification, classification, excavation, preparation, or conservation of specimens), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Familiarity with basic collection conservation and care.  
• Demonstrated skill and experience in handling museum objects/specimens.  
• Basic knowledge of object data and the use of databases in museum collections management.  
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.  
• Experience using a personal computer and with typical word processing, spreadsheet, email, calendar, and other software (PC and/or Macintosh).   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Master’s degree in a related field  
• Demonstrated competency in the use of DSLR cameras and management of digital assets.  
• Demonstrated competency in the use and care of dissecting microscopes.  
• Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from individuals and groups, including the general public.  

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY  

The incumbent is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. The environment for this position is mostly clean and comfortable but may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, dust, extreme temperatures, etc.  

In the course of performing this work, the incumbent:   

• Will spend substantial time sitting, utilizing the computer and microscope.  
• Must travel via personal vehicle or public transport to off-site meetings.  
• May lift up to 50 lbs. periodically.   
• Operate a computer using typical software and internet tools.  
• If working in collection or laboratory areas and/or moving collections, respirator, hearing protection, and gloves may be required. During such work, extended periods of standing and stooping may be necessary.  
• Must be able to work under any or all of the following lab conditions: resin fumes, dust, various chemicals (e.g. solution and reaction adhesives, acetic, formic or sulfamic acid, polyester resins, or organic solvents), use sharp objects and assist with lifting/moving heavy objects. May be required to wear a lab coat, respirator, face shield, and gloves with the use of chemicals.  

The application deadline is November 15, 2019. Submit a current CV, a cover letter describing how your experience, knowledge, and interest qualify you for this position, and the names and contact information of three professional references through the Museum’s employment site at https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum .  

Assistant Professor of Paleontology UNCW

The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Paleontology to begin August 2020. We seek an individual with expertise in Conservation Paleobiology whose research integrates paleoecological, paleoclimatological, and geochronological methods, with a strong potential to utilize UNCW’s coastal setting within the Atlantic Coastal Plain in their research and teaching.
Link to Posting here: http://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/15779

Minimum Requirements: Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in geology, geoscience, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will:

1. Be committed to exceptional teaching at the introductory level (e.g., physical and historical geology, natural disasters, environmental geology), including oversight of laboratory sections, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., vertebrate and/or invertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, conservation paleobiology).
2. Support the established undergraduate and graduate degree programs within the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences by advising majors and by actively recruiting and mentoring students.
3. Establish and maintain a vigorous research program with a significant field component that involves both undergraduate and graduate students, and complements and interfaces with our emerging directions and strengths in coastal and marine processes and hazards, climate/paleoclimate studies, volcanic processes/hazards, crustal dynamics, tectonics of orogenic systems, and water resource issues.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences offers the following degrees: B.S. in geology and oceanography, M.S. and B.A. in geosciences, B.A. in geography, and a Graduate Certificate in GIS. UNCW maintains a full range of analytical facilities in support of research including sedimentology, geospatial analysis, electron microscopy, stable isotope mass spectroscopy, aqueous chemistry, NMR, and DNA sequencing facilities as well as a dive shop, machine shop, and instrument shop at the UNCW Center for Marine Science (http://uncw.edu/cms/).

Applicant Instructions
Please include the following:

• A brief letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Statement of teaching and research interests including a list of potential course offerings and plan for actively engaging students in field-based research
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of graduate transcripts
• Contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three professional references. 

Please address diversity and inclusiveness in your teaching and/or research statements. All materials must be uploaded to the application portal. No emailed, faxed, or mailed materials will be accepted. Adobe PDF or Word documents are required. Letters of reference will be requested of those candidates who are included in our short-list or invited to interview. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, contact search committee chair Dr. Todd LaMaskin (lamaskint-at-uncw.edu). For questions regarding the online application system contact Human Resources at UNCW. (https://uncw.edu/hr/employment.html).

Nicholls Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Royal Tyrrell Museum

The Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, in collaboration with the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, invites applications for the position of Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Nicholls Postdoctoral Fellow. The Nicholls Postdoctoral Fellowship, established in 2005 by the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, supports research from a wide range of disciplines in palaeontology.

We are seeking qualified applicants with expertise in the fields of invertebrate palaeontology, palaeobotany, or marine reptiles. This is a two-year position with the opportunity for a one-year extension. Prospective applicants should assess their qualifications and interests against the following information before applying:

Fossil invertebrate collections: The Museum houses significant collections of fossil invertebrates, with the bulk of the collection comprising Cretaceous ammonites and gastropods, and Late Cretaceous and early Palaeogene freshwater and terrestrial gastropods and bivalves. We seek an individual with interests in any of these areas, with expertise that can include taxonomy, systematics, and biostratigraphy.

Palaeobotanical collections: The palaeobotanical collections at the Museum include large collections from the Late Cretaceous (e.g., Horseshoe Canyon Formation) and early Palaeogene (e.g., various early-late Palaeocene localities from south-central Alberta). Applicants with interests in macrobotany, with expertise that can include morphology and systematics, evolutionary ecology, and palaeoclimate reconstruction, are encouraged to apply.

Fossil marine reptiles collections: The collection of fossil marine reptiles at the Museum is recognized globally as being among the largest and most spectacular. Our collection includes significant mosasaur and plesiosaur specimens from the Late Cretaceous of southern Alberta, as well as plesiosaur and ichthyosaur specimens from the Early Cretaceous of northeastern Alberta. We seek applicants with interests in any of these areas, with expertise that can include taxonomy, systematics, and functional morphology.

Setting: The Royal Tyrrell Museum is situated in Midland Provincial Park in southeastern Alberta, in the badlands of the lower Horseshoe Canyon Formation and the Red Deer River Valley. We are within a day’s drive of Dinosaur Provincial Park, Dry Island Buffalo Jump, and several significant exposures of Cretaceous and early Palaeogene age in southern Alberta.

To apply, applicants must:
• Be legally able to work in Canada
• Have completed within the past five years a Ph.D. in a field relevant to palaeontological research
• Show a track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications

The successful applicant for this position will:• Work within the guidelines of the Province of Alberta Historical Resources Act, the legislation that governs palaeontological resources (http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/h09.pdf)
• Undertake fieldwork in support of research goals (if necessary)
• Work in cooperation with members of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology research, preparation, and collections teams
• Contribute to exhibit, communications, and educational programs of the Museum
• Publish scientific papers on the results of research
• Present research results at scientific meetings and other venues
• Be able to work independently and demonstrate evidence of excellence in research

Compensation:
• $50,000 annual salary
• Competitive benefit package
• Professional development, travel, and research budget

The Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society is strongly committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcomes all applicants who may contribute to the further advancement of the field of palaeontology.

Interested individuals should email their curriculum vitae, a research proposal (two pages maximum) detailing their interests, expertise, and prospective research project, and the names and contact information of three references, no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 16, 2019 to:
Patty Ralrick
Business Manager
Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society
Email: p.ralrick@tyrrellmuseum.ca
Phone : 403-821-2117
Fax: 403-820-6288
Mail: P.O. Box 7500, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0

Please note that only applicants who are chosen for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to deliver a one-hour presentation to the public as part of the interview process.

Assistant Professor Paleontology - Colgate University, New York

The Department of Geology at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of Paleontology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2020.

We seek an individual with a Ph.D. who is committed to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. Completion of the Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The area of specialization is open but could include invertebrate or vertebrate paleontology, paleobotany, micropaleontology, paleoecology, or paleoclimatology. The successful applicant will teach introductory courses for non-majors, an intermediate-level Paleontology course for majors, as well as develop upper-level courses in their area of specialty. Participation in the Geology Department's summer field courses and meaningful involvement of undergraduates in research are expected. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

A cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and two reference letters must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14050. Review of applications will begin September 27th, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly to the candidate's ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

More details here: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000493909-01?cid=VTEVPMSJOB1

Collection Manager, Vertebrate Paleontology- Yale Peabody Museum

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

General Purpose:  Reporting to the Curator-in-Charge of the Division, under the direction of Vertebrate Paleontology (VP) Curators, and in conjunction with the Director of Collections and Research, the VP Collection Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the VP Division, with the primary goal of promoting the use, maintenance, and growth of Vertebrate Paleontology collections at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (YPM).

• Manages all aspects of specimen loans, including consultation with Preparation Lab to ensure safe packing and shipping, and tracks internal and external usage statistics, including frequency of taxon/specimen use.
• Manages the housing of specimens and the arrangement of collections for long-term preservation and usefulness; oversees collections facilities, access requests, and security.
• Oversees cataloging and digitization efforts for incoming collections, backlogs, loans, and research or teaching requests; promotes dissemination of specimen information through on-line collections portals including image databases and 3-D libraries.
• Provides taxonomic identifications of specimens and assesses their associated data for accuracy and historical context, including promoting continuous upgrades to specimen identifications and nomenclature.
• Oversees efforts to improve specimen organization, preservation, and conservation, in consultation with the Chief Preparator.
• Manages specimen acquisition, accessioning, permitting and reporting processes associated with acquisitions, incoming collections; manages international, federal and state compliance issues related to collecting, import/export, and transportation of collections for acquisitions and loans.
• Coordinates with Development staff on fund-raising opportunities; writes collections-improvement grants to improve curation, accessibility, and preservation of VP collections.
• Plans and develops exhibits, including writing interpretive labels, and assists with selecting specimens for display; consults with Chief Preparator on specimen preparation, mount making, exhibit maintenance (e.g., cleaning, repair) and installation.
• Leads field expeditions, where 3-5 mile hikes over rough terrain are common.
• Uses various industrial equipment to conduct duties. Operates gas-powered and pneumatic saws, jack hammers, and tools for removal of rock matrix in the field and laboratory.
• Represents VP Division on YPM committees.

The Peabody Museum is preparing to embark on a four-year expansion project, that will allow the Peabody to add 50% more gallery space and will enhance the experience of museum-goers, students and researchers alike.  For more information on the expansion project, please visit http://peabodyevolved.yale.edu/.

Required Education and Experience:  Master's degree in a related field and three years of museum related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

• Administrative, management, and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of vertebrate anatomy, systematics, and fossil record.
• Knowledge of conservation principles, procedures, methods, and materials.
• Knowledge of collection databasing, imaging, and workflows. Knowledge of fieldwork techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently.
• Preferred Education and Experience: Advanced degree preferred, preferably in a field related to vertebrate paleontology. At least three years’ experience in a museum environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in a field related to vertebrate paleontology. Valid motor vehicle license.

Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at http://bit.ly/2HA1yiz.  Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Tenure-track researcher on dinosaur paleobiology - Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont

The Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) aims to recruit a motivated researcher with an excellent publication background and expertise in dinosaur paleobiology to join the Mesozoic Faunas Research Group. A certain degree of independence and leadership with regard to research, fundraising and fieldwork is required, while at the same time good team-working abilities are indispensable to collaborate with other members of the group under the guidance of the group leader (Àngel Galobart). The position is mostly devoted to research (including publications and contributions to meetings), with a minimal teaching burden but including other associated academic duties such as supervision, fundraising, fieldwork and dissemination/outreach activities.

BASIC INFORMATION:
Type of contract: Access to the Spanish System of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Duration: Fixed-term with duration of 5 years (tenure-track)
Career progression: Possible access to tenure after the 4th year evaluation
Research Group/Area: Mesozoic Faunas
Workplace: ICP Museum, c/ Escola Industrial 23, 08201 Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
Working conditions:

• Full time job (37.5 h/week; 1786 h/year)
• Teleworking opportunities (up to 30% working time)
• Teaching burden: max 20 h/academic course

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Academic Degree: PhD in Biology, Geology, Sciences or equivalent
Languages: Good level of spoken and written English
Experience:

• 4 years of postdoctoral experience
• Direction of paleontological fieldwork

Expertise: Dinosaur paleobiology (publication record on dinosaur anatomy, taxonomy, phylogeny, evolution and/or ichnology)

Detailed job description, and information on applying can be found at: http://www.icp.cat/index.php/en/icp-2/work-with-us/open-positions
Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP)
http://www.icp.cat

Curatorial Assistant II, Invertebrate and Vertebrate Paleontology at the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University

Duties & Responsibilities
Reports to the Curatorial Associate of Invertebrate Paleontology (IP)/[Acting] Curatorial Associate of Vertebrate Paleontology (VP) in the Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ). The Curatorial Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Curatorial Associate with day-to-day collection activities in both the VP and IP collections; update all collection indices as necessary; assists with processing of loans, returns and exchanges; answer pertinent correspondence in consultation with Curatorial Associate; assist visitors with access to collections and department library; may perform clerical duties required by the collection such as ordering or mailings. The curatorial assistant processes data relevant to taxonomic and collection information into the museum database, including accessions. May assist in fossil preparation and preservation, maintenance, renovation of collection, pertinent inquiries and visitors to the MCZ collections and facilities, and executes related duties as assigned. Provides clerical functions incidental to the curatorial activities. Attends regular staff trainings/meetings. Contributes to unit goals by accomplishing related duties as required.


Basic Qualifications
1+ years of experience working in a museum collection, or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with coursework in geology, paleontology, or other closely related fields (e.g. zoology, evolution, etc.) Experience with data processing, spreadsheet and database software.


Additional Qualifications
College background in geology, biology or museum studies. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience working with collection database management programs, and web interface required. Knowledge PC computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel in addition to demonstrated comfort with learning new software applications. Must be flexible and willing to take on new assignments. Ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, be self-motivated, and the ability to work as part of a team. Should be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Vertebrate Paleontology experience preferred.


Additional InformationThis is a one year term position ending approximately January 31, 2020. A cover letter and resume must be submitted in order to be considered for this position.

More information here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341#jobDetails=1430506_5341

Norman Newell Grant for early career paleontologists

I would like to draw your attention to the Norman Newell Grant for early career paleontologists (deadline: Feb. 1, 2019). The grant is funded by the Paleontological Society (PS) and applicants must be current members of the PS at the time of application.

Eligible applicants include paleontologists within five years of their Ph.D., who are members in good standing of the Paleontological Society. Applications are encouraged from anywhere in the world, except those from countries with economic or trade sanctions imposed by the U.S.
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

The Norman Newell grants complement the Arthur Boucot grants, and preference is therefore given to research projects in areas not covered by the Arthur Boucot grant topical areas of morphology, taxonomy, and biostratigraphy. Applicants can only apply to one of these Early Career Grants per funding year. To broaden the reach of Paleontological Society funds, recipients of a Norman Newell grant may not apply for an Arthur Boucot grant, nor may they apply for a second Norman Newell grant. Similarly, recipients of an Arthur Boucot grant may not apply for a Norman Newell grant.

Four Norman Newell grants of $5,000 each will be made each year. Awards are made directly to individuals and not to institutions, and awards cannot be used for salary, stipends, tuition, or institutional overhead.

Application instructions (including downloadable form and details on two required letters of recommendation) and complete grant details are available at:
http://paleosoc.org/grants-and-awards/paleontological-society-newell-grant/

Information for the complementary Paleontological Society Arthur James Boucot Research Grants for early career paleontologists (with the same deadline) is available at:
https://paleosoc.org/grants-and-awards/paleontological-society-arthur-james-boucot-research-grants/

Assistant Professor - Vertebrate Paleontology- UC Berkeley

The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) and the University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) at the University of California, Berkeley invite applications for a full time tenure-track position in vertebrate paleontology at the Assistant Professor level. Potential start date is July 1, 2019.

IB and the UCMP are world-renowned for their dedication to understanding the evolution, systematics, paleoecology, geological history, and paleobiology of life on Earth using field studies, museum collections, and laboratory research. We seek exceptional candidates working in any area of vertebrate paleontology, and on any vertebrate group, whose research emphasizes collection, laboratory, and/or field-based studies within a comparative context. Possible research areas include (but are not limited to) the evolution of major adaptations, functional morphology, microevolutionary and/or macroevolutionary patterns and processes, response of vertebrate taxa and fauna to global climate change through time, paleophysiology, paleoecology, comparative morphology, developmental paleobiology, and the application of phylogenetics to major evolutionary problems. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong externally funded active field and/or laboratory research program, to contribute to building and using UCMP collections, and to participate in UCMP research, education, and programmatic needs. Candidates will also contribute to teaching in the undergraduate and graduate curricula of the Department of Integrative Biology, develop a first-class research program that trains graduate and undergraduate students, and possesses a commitment to education, outreach and service.

Required Minimum Basic Qualifications:
* Enrolled in a Ph.D. degree or equivalent international degree program
Additional Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) must be held by start date
Evidence of contributions made to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in vertebrate paleontology/paleobiology, or some related field
Ability to communicate effectively
Highly motivated
Interested in undergraduate and graduate teaching, public outreach, and museum collections

Applications must be received by October 15, 2018. To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01857. 
 Please direct all questions to Integrative Biology Academic Personnel ib_recruit@berkeley.edu.

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

Instructor of Vertebrate Paleontology at Stony Brook University

Required Qualifications:

PhD in functional morphology, evolutionary morphology, vertebrate paleontology, systematics, or physical anthropology by start date.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience teaching in a dissection-based course.  Ongoing research program and record of publication.

Responsibilities & Requirements 

The incumbent will have primary teaching responsibilities in human gross anatomy for healthcare professional students.

Special Notes 

This is a non-tenure track position.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.   Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2018.

Application Procedure 

Those interested in this position should fill out an online Applicant Information Survey, submit a State Employment Application, cover letter and resume/CV to the departmental address or fax below.

Alan H. Turner, Ph.D.

Department of Anatomical Sciences

Health Science Center

T8, room 040

Stony Brook, NY 11794-8081

Fax: 631-444-3947

More Details here: www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/faculty-jobs/positions/health-science-medical-center/current-year/Instructor-F-9889-18-05

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biology - University of Detroit Mercy

Institution: University of Detroit Mercy

Location: Detroit, MI

Category: Faculty - Engineering - Biological

Posted: 05/03/2018

Application Due: 10/01/2018

The Biology Department at the University of Detroit Mercy is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Candidates must have successfully completed a Ph.D. in Vertebrate Anatomy or related field of Biology with a background in biological research. More details here: https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176713915

The successful candidate will be an effective and enthusiastic teacher, mentor, and advisor, with a commitment to supporting a diverse population of undergraduate students. The candidate should have a strong interest in research, inclusive teaching strategies, and collaboration with faculty from other disciplines. Postdoctoral training is not required, but preferred. Faculty teaching responsibilities include introductory level courses; Anatomy based major's courses for pre-health professionals and expansion of the Department's course offerings within area of expertise. Research laboratory space is provided.

Candidates should apply by completing an application and upload materials at https://udmercy.peopleadmin.com/. Materials should include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, a research statement, and a one-page statement of personal teaching philosophy and experience. Additionally, please provide full contact information (names, titles, email and telephone) for three professional references. At least one reference should be able to speak to the applicant's teaching ability. Deadline for applications: October 1, 2018.

Paleontological Field Methods Course

Looking for a paleontology field course for summer 2018? 

Check out: Paleontology Field Methods & Research (Univ Wash BIOL475A/ESS 449A;  3, 4, or 5 credits). This is the same course that Greg Wilson has taught in the past and is held in the type area of the Hell Creek Formation in northeastern Montana (made famous as the type location for T. rex and the epicenter of the K-Pg extinction debates)

Overview: This is a one-month (June 18 – July 17, 2018) introduction to paleontological field methods and research, in which students develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting field data and designing research projects by participating in ongoing paleontological research on the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction. Topics include excavation of fossils, identification and curation of fossils, collection/interpretation of stratigraphic and taphonomic data, and report writing.
Note that this is a University of Washington course BUT it is open to students from other institutions. In the past, approximately half of the students were from universities and colleges other than UW.

Course Details:
Lecture/Lab: 2 weeks (June 18-21, July 12-17) with intro lectures on principles in field paleontology, geology, and taphonomy as well as the scientific context of the research. Lab sessions to introduce the fossil vertebrates, curate collected fossil specimens, analyze data, and present final reports.
Fieldwork: 2.5 weeks (June 22 – July 11) at the Hell Creek State Park in NE Montana learning basic paleontology and geology field techniques, collecting fossils (verts, inverts, plants), gaining context of ongoing research, and engaging in group research projects.
Costs : Lab fee of $120, program fee of $850 to cover transportation, meals, lodging, and equipment for fieldwork, and UW tuition (see www.summer.uw.edu/registration-costs/tuition-fees/)
Entry Code: Students who wish to register for the class should contact instructor Dave Grossnickle (dmgrossn@uw.edu) for an entry code.

A PDF flyer can be found here: http://faculty.washington.edu/gpwilson/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BIOL-475A-flyer-broad2018.pdf