paleonet Curator of Dinosaurs, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller

["N. MacLeod" <N.MacLeod@xxxxxxxxx>]

Curator of Dinosaurs
Scientific 2
 
Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller - Dinosaur Research at the Royal Tyrrell
Museum!  Do you dig dinosaurs? If so, a unique opportunity exists to
undertake research into Albertašs unparalleled dinosaur faunas!  The
research undertaken will combine specimen-based, integrative research with
exploration and field collection of new material in a systematic, targeted
manner.
 
Based on a submitted research proposal, you will undertake and publish the
results of original, independent research on aspects of the stratigraphy,
biology or relationships of dinosaurs based on material in the collections
of the Royal Tyrrell Museum and acquired through field collecting. This
research program should concentrate on Late Cretaceous dinosaurs from the
Western Interior of North America, with special emphasis on ornithischian
material from Alberta.  Part of this research program will be to add to the
collections and knowledge about Albertašs fossil resources. Excellent
communications skills are required to ensure that knowledge gained from this
research program will contribute to exhibit and educational programs at the
Tyrrell Museum.  

 Qualifications:  Recent graduation from a recognized university PhD program
in geology or zoology is required.  In addition to the letter of application
and accompanying resume, applicants are also required to submit a research
proposal that outlines the proposed research direction and strategy.
Proposals will be evaluated for against the criteria outlined in this ad.
You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in
Canada.

Online applications are preferred. Please apply at www.gov.ab.ca/jobs or
send cover letter and resume, quoting the competition number to: Community
Development, Human Resources, 7th floor Standard Life Centre, 10405 Jasper
Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7 or fax to 780 422 3142.

Salary: $48,096 - $72,324
Closing Date: June 19, 2006

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