paleonet Collections position available

[Warren Allmon <wda1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) in Ithaca, NY has an 
immediate full-time opening for a Collections Assistant. Duties will 
include running day-to-day operations of the Collections Department under 
the supervision of the Director, including processing of loans, working 
with volunteers and scientific visitors, and coordinating ongoing curation 
of a collection of more than 2 million specimens, mostly invertebrates. In 
the coming year, a particular and immediate duty will be working with 
exhibits staff and the exhibit fabrication/specimen mounting team preparing 
for the opening of 8,000 sq ft of permanent exhibits -- including at least 
750 specimens -- in the new 18,000 sq ft Museum of the Earth, scheduled to 
open in May 2003. Significant background in paleontology, including at 
least a Bachelor's degree, is required. Collections experience a plus. The 
successful applicant will be energetic and a team player, as well as 
technically proficient in the discipline. Salary dependent on experience. 
Full and excellent benefits. Send a CV and letter of interest, including 
names and addresses (postal and email) of 3 references to: Director, 
Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY 
14850. More info about PRI is available at: www.priweb.org. Applications 
will be reviewed as they are submitted, until the position is filled.

Warren D. Allmon
Director
Paleontological Research Institution
1259 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-6623 ext.14
fax (607) 273-6620
email wda1@cornell.edu
website: www.priweb.org