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This just in. ---------- Collections manager, paleobotany The Department of Geology of the Field Museum has an immediate opening for an experienced collection manager of fossil plants. The fossil plant collections, especially strong in Carboniferous from Mazon Creek, Paleocene from the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, and in Mid and Late Cretaceous floras of North America encompass approximately 80,000 curated specimens and are ranked among the top paleobotanical collections in the world. We are seeking someone experienced with all aspects of modern collection management, a background in paleobotany or botany and familiar with the maintenance and use of database software to facilitate and develop initiatives for enhancing collection use and profile. The Collection Manager will report to the Curator of Paleobotany. Although not essential, a graduate education and an advanced degree in systematic paleobotany or botany are highly desired. A bachelor's degree in botany/geology with a minimum of three years collection management experience will also be considered. To apply send your CV and statement of interest to Human Resources, Paleobotany Collection Manger Search, The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 by September 30th 2003. Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Jennifer McElwain, Department of Geology, The Field Museum by the same date. Detailed description The primary role will be to manage and coordinate all aspects of the extensive Paleobotanical collections for the Geology Department. Responsibilities will include conservation of collections, facilitating loans, accession of fossil plant material into the collections, cataloging material, and management and up keeping of the collections database. The role will involve facilitating and developing initiatives for enhancing collections use and profile, including continued development of on line access to the collections database. Other major responsibilities will involve writing and administering grants for collection care, maintenance, storage, computerization and acquisitions. In particular two large paleobotanical collections recently acquisitioned by the Field Museum require considerable curation. The collection manager position will require a strong background in fossil plant identification and at least three years experience in plant or fossil plant systematics. Although not essential, a graduate education and an advanced degree in botany or paleobotany are highly desired. A bachelors degree in botany or geology with at least three years experience in collections management will also be considered. The position requires experience in fossil collections management, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Good communication skills and a personable nature are also highly desired as the position will involve the supervision of volunteers and collections staff, assisting visiting scientists, interaction with amateur collectors, guiding public tours of the fossil plant collections and identification of specimens for the public. Responsibilities will include participation in other departmental duties and in public learning programs in all areas of the museum as required. Specific duties include assisting the paleobotany curator in all aspects of the re-development of Life Over Time. The position is full time permanent and includes health and dental insurance benefits with a minor level of employee contribution. The fossil plant collections at The Field Museum are ranked fourth or fifth in size nationally with about 77,800 curated specimens that range in geologic age from Precambrian to Pleistocene. The collections are especially noteworthy for the Pennsylvanian Mazon Creek flora, Paleocene floras from the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, for Mid and Late Cretaceous floras of North America. Dr Jenny C. McElwain Assistant Curator, Paleobotany Department of Geology Field Museum of Natural History 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605-2496 Tel (1) 312. 665. 7635 Fax (1) 312. 665. 7641 email mcelwain@fmnh.org http://fm1.fieldmuseum.org/aa/staff_page.cgi?staff=mcelwain
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