paleonet preparator position

[Richard Hulbert <rhulbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear list,

With Russ McCarty's upcoming retirement in December, we are starting 
a job search to replace him as our full-time preparator.  See below 
for the job description.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon Bloch at the 
phone number below or email him (jbloch@flmnh.ufl.edu), Bruce 
MacFadden (bmacfadd@flmnh.ufl.edu), or Richard Hulbert 
(rhulbert@flmnh.ufl.edu).


Florida Museum Natural History: Vertebrate Paleontology Preparator

The Division of Vertebrate Paleontology, Florida Museum of Natural 
History (www.flmnh.ufl.edu), University of Florida invites 
applications for a full-time preparator position, beginning as early 
as February, 2007. Minimum requirements include a Master's degree or 
higher in geology, biology, or other relevant discipline; or a 
bachelor's degree in geology, biology, or other relevant discipline 
and at least two years of fossil preparation experience in an 
established laboratory. Experience in vertebrate paleontology 
fieldwork, vertebrate fossil preparation and restoration is preferred 
and some supervisory experience is beneficial. The duties and 
responsibilities of this position primarily involve the preparation 
of vertebrate fossils and management of the vertebrate paleontology 
preparation laboratory, a facility that supports the vertebrate 
paleontology collections at the Florida Museum of Natural History. 
The preparator will assist in supervision of excavations, and will be 
responsible for preparation, molding, casting, and restoration of 
vertebrate fossils. The preparator will be expected to work closely 
with the Division of Vertebrate Paleontology collections manager and 
curators, students and volunteers, and participate in public 
programs.  Starting salary range is $40,000 to $45,000 with 
competitive benefits, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.


Applicants should include a current CV, statement of preparation and 
research experience and goals, examples of professional work 
(including a portfolio of preparation and molding/casting skills), 
and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will 
begin December 11 and will continue until the position is filled. 
Send applications to:


Jonathan I. Bloch Ph.D.
Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology
Florida Museum of Natural History
Dickinson Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida  32611-7800 USA
phone: 352-392-1721 (x 515)


The University of Florida also requires that applicants complete an 
online application (in addition to what is requested above).  To view 
application instructions and complete an online resume, visit 
www.hr.ufl.edu/job.  Reference number for this vacancy is 0700147 and 
the deadline date to apply is December 11, 2006.  If an accommodation 
due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 
(352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). 
An Equal Opportunity Institution.


Vertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager
Florida Museum of Natural History
Dickinson Hall, University of Florida
P.O. Box 117800
Gainesville FL  32611-7800  USA
phone:  (352) 392-1721 ext 259 or 392-1721 ext. 252