Job: Carnegie Museum of Natural History - William and Ingrid Rea
Assistant Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites applications for the William
and Ingrid Rea Assistant Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles. Successful
candidates for this endowed position will have research interests
involving the systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology, and/or
conservation biology of amphibians and reptiles, especially – but not
limited to – investigating the consequences of global change on
amphibian and reptiles. In addition to developing a strong research
program, additional responsibilities will include providing leadership
in the care, maintenance and improvement of the collection and
participation in the museum’s educational programs, exhibitions, and
other efforts of public engagement.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in some aspect of amphibian and reptilian biology
with a strong background in systematics. The successful candidate will
also have a strong record in grants, scientific publications, and
science communication. Postdoctoral training is strongly preferred. The
appointment is expected to be at the level of Assistant Curator,
although exceptional candidates at more senior levels may be considered.
For additional information, please visit: www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr
<http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr> and search “amphibians and
reptiles”. To apply, a letter of application, CV, contact information
for three references, statement of research, and statement of curatorial
philosophy (including the curator’s role in broader museum efforts)
should be emailed to ha...@carnegiemnh.org <mailto:ha...@carnegiemnh.org>.
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2017.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is one of the four Carnegie Museums
of Pittsburgh, with a mission in original scientific research,
preservation of collections, and public science education and
engagement.The museum has approximately 22 million specimens and
artifacts in its collections, including the 9th largest collection of
amphibians and reptiles in the US. With access to our 2,200-acre
Powdermill Nature Reserve and the museum’s placement within blocks of
six universities (including two major research institutions: U. of
Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon U.), there is ample opportunity for
collaboration and application of collections-based research to current
issues at the intersection of evolution, ecology, conservation biology,
and global change.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is firmly committed to equal employment
opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion,
creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression,
age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran
status, non job-related disability or genetic information as those terms
are defined under applicable law.