JOBS FOR 2 PALEONTOLOGISTS

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Norm just announced the first job listing in PaleoNet.  I thought I had
sent the following announcement to PaleoNet a couple of weeks ago, but
maybe it didn't make it.  In any case, here it is again.  For TWO
PALEONTOLOGISTS.

>Open Positions
>Museum Scientists
>Paleobotany & Vertebrate Paleontology Sections
>
>The Museum of Paleontology seeks TWO paleontologists/collection managers with
>expertise in the areas of paleobotany and vertebrate paleontology.
>These positions manage the  extensive collections of
>fossil plants and vertebrates, and will direct part-time student
>employees.
>
>The Museum curates one of the largest paleontological collections in the
>United States.  To fulfill its mission of research, public outreach, and
>information management, its immediate objectives are to continue to develop
>its research productivity, its database management and system capabilities, its
>conservational and curatorial practices and techniques, and its educational
>innovation and communication.
>
>Duties include the maintenance and curation of fossil specimens,
>entering and updating of museum records, handling loan requests
>and returns, supervising the use of related
>facilities and equipment, and the preparation,
>arrangement and care of specimens
>for research and teaching. Occasional assistance
>in Museum-sponsored field projects, exhibit planning and preparation, public
>out reach programs, and the provision of information to the public, media,
>and governmental agencies is expected.
>
>Qualifications:  a Master's or Ph.D. degree together with (1) demonstrated
>skill with the requisite fossil taxon, and (2) collateral experience in
>database management, system administration or museum conservation practices.
>
>Salary range: $28,400- $42,600/year depending on qualifications.
>
>Apply with current vita and the names of three references to:
>
>Paleontology Search Committee
>Museum of Paleontology
>University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-4780, USA
>
>Closing date is 15 January 1995.
>
>The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
>employer.
>