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Museum Scientist
Closing date: Open until filled
UC Riverside Earth Sciences Department seeks a Museum Scientist to conserve, oversee, and utilize departmental research, reference, and teaching collections; manage the museum outreach program, and serve as Lab Safety Officer (LSO) and Departmental Safety Coordinator.
The position is 85% time with flexible Monday through Friday hours. Candidates seeking external research or outreach funding that may supplement salary while pursuing departmental goals are particularly encouraged to apply.
The department, which is rapidly growing in faculty, is within the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has strong specimen-based research in fault petrology, geochemistry, and paleontology. Such research complements departmental research foci in Organic and Paleoenvironmental Evolution, and Earthquake Processes (see http://cnas.ucr.edu/~earth/es.html/).
We are looking for individuals with a strong background in specimen-based earth-life history research, familiarity with a broad range of geological materials, and an active interest in Museum Science. The new hire will engage with UCR's Center for Integrative Biological Collections, a rapidly evolving college-wide initiative.
A Ph.D. is preferred, along with experience of and/or qualifications in collections management. This position requires driving so one will need to have a valid California Driver's License and will be added to the University DMV pull list for validation. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in geology or paleontology
Minimum of 2 years experience in curation of earth science materials
Ability to identify and classify rocks, minerals and fossils according to established classification systems.
Knowledge and experience in library literature review for identification and documentation of earth science materials
Up to one year supervisory experience over one subordinate employee.
Experience writing reports in geology or paleontology.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in geology or paleontology.
A broad knowledge of geology, geography, geophysics, paleontology, and geology of California and the southwestern United States
Additional Information:
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Teaching/General Laboratory Technician
The Department has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic technician to assist in the organisation and operation of our undergraduate teaching laboratories. The role involves working with academic staff and students, setting out experiments, maintenance of teaching equipment, and general support in relation to undergraduate practical classes, field trips and examinations. The successful applicant will report to the Principal Technician but will also interact with academic staff, other support staff and undergraduate and graduate students across the Department.
The successful candidate will have a good general education to A level/ONC level 3 preferably in scientific subjects; GCSEs in physical or biological sciences are required. The person appointed must play a full part as a member of the Department's team of support staff, covering for others where necessary, and will have excellent time management, organisational and communication skills. The role demands a conscientious, accurate and methodical approach and the ability to work to fixed deadlines along with basic IT skills and the ability to think clearly and quickly when working under pressure. Experience of working in a teaching classroom would be an advantage.
This post will involve occasional Saturdays during the exam period in May-June and the post holder may also be required to work on 1 or 2 bank holidays during this period but will receive additional payment for this time.
Further details and application instructions are available online: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/5377/
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/5377/file/Further+Particulars+-+teaching+l...
Rock Collection Administrator
The Department of Earth Science and Engineering is looking to recruit a Rock Collection Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to pursue a career in higher education at a top ranking university. The post provides the opportunity to support the Department’s provision of a first class customer service experience.
The post-holder will be responsible for the administration and curation of the department’s rock collection and associated materials to support the teaching programme and will be responsible for co-ordinating the planning and logistics of undergraduate fieldwork courses.
The Rock Collection Administrator will report to the Academic Tutor and the hours of work will be 08.30 to 16.30.
You should have considerable knowledge of geology and have the excellent administration and organisational skills vital for this post, as well as flexibility and thoroughness. Previous experience in higher education is desirable but not essential.
Informal inquiries about the position can be made to Dr Lorraine Craig, e-mail l.craig@imperial.ac.uk tel. ++44 (0) 020 7594 6436
Should you have any queries about the application process please contact: Mrs Darakshan Khan via email: d.khan@imperial.ac.uk
This post will be based at the South Kensington Campus.
Our preferred method of application is online via our website. Please click ‘apply’ below or go to http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment. (Select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number EN20140349FHXX. Further information is also available on the job description: https://workspace.imperial.ac.uk/employment/Public/Faculty%20of%20Engine...
Science Education Intern
About Kids City Science
The science department at Kids City consists of over 100 hands-on Science exhibits over 2 floors. All of the exhibits are of an international standard, having been designed in New Zealand or Europe.
The aim of science at Kids City is to teach science in a fun hands way. We cater to both School groups & individuals. We strongly believe that science education should be available to all, regardless of wealth so are developing partnerships with NGOs and government schools.
Kids City is based in central of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is an 11 floor indoor entertainment center, containing Cambodia's first ice-skating ring, climbing walls, go-carts and children soft-play areas in addition to 2 floors of Science.
The Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s, followed by years of civil war, and under investment in education has severely damaged the Cambodian education system. Cambodia is a rapidly developing country, however progress is restricted by the lack of capacity, one of the aims of the project is to improve knowledge and interest in STEM subjects.
We are seeking a full time intern to help with developing our school program, assisting with school visits and special events. The intern could also help with our science book publication project.
This is a great opportunity for an individual wishing to gain experience in education, communication and community engagement.
The intern would be joining a friendly, enthusiastic team. Kids City has only been open just over for 1 year, this is a very new concept for Cambodia so it is rapidly evolving as a company.
Most staff are Cambodian, the Head of Science is British, having originally come to Cambodia 3 years ago for a (different) 6 month internship.
Commitment
- 5 days per week, including 1 weekend day.
- This internship is for a commitment of 3-6 months.
Main duties
Kid City visitors
- Being welcoming, enthusiastic and friendly to all Kid City Visitors
- Touring visitors, explaining how the exhibits work
- Ensure that the correct safety regulations are followed to protect the safety of our visitors & also prevent exhibits from being damaged.
Peer-mentoring of other Science Staff
- Peer-mentoring the Khmer staff in tour & education techniques
- Teaching the Khmer staff to have more in-depth knowledge about the exhibits.
- Working with the Khmer staff to improve their scientific vocabulary in English.
School groups
- Help develop and plan school activities
- Assist in the delivery of school activities
Special events
- Working with the head of Science & the event Manager to support special events & weekend activities
- Help to develop additional events & activities
- Help to run any special events or weekends as requested
- Help to train other staff in how to run or support special events
Social media
- Helping to update the website & facebook with news and special events as appropriate.
Requirements
- Good Spoken & written English (additional languages an advantage).
- Ideally experience of working with children
- Good scientific knowledge, preferably to degree level, but other informal experience will be considered.
To find out more information please contact the Head of Science, Laura Boon, at sciencecenter@kidscityasia.com
To apply please send a C.V and cover letter, including possible start date to Laura Boon, at sciencecenter@kidscityasia.com
Website - http://www.kidscityasia.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kidscityasia?ref=hl
Tender for Interpretation Contractor
East Devon District Council (EDDC) wishes to appoint an Interpretation Contractor to complete the design and carry out the delivery of the interpretation for Seaton Jurassic, the exciting new visitor centre for the Jurassic Coast.
Seaton Jurassic is at the heart of a programme of regeneration and economic growth in Seaton.
Interested parties should register by sending an email to seaton@wwasurveyors.com and include their company name, address, contact details, email address and telephone number by the 3 December 2014 at 17:00 hours. The tender documents and supporting information can be downloaded from http://eastdevon.gov.uk/interpretationcontract and should be completed by 8 December 2014 at 17:00 hours.
Identification Trainers for the Future Traineeship
Role description: Over the next three years we will be offering fifteen 12-month long traineeship posts based within the Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity. We are now looking to recruit the first five of these trainees, who will be starting with us in March 2015.
Do you regularly watch or record wildlife, either at home or as part of an organised recording scheme?
Are you keen to develop a career in the UK biodiversity sector? Do you want to develop your wildlife identification and surveying skills, and pass these skills onto others?
Do you want to share your passion for nature and work with like-minded people? If so, you may be exactly the candidate we are looking for.
Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Skills for the Future programme, the Natural History Museum, in partnership with the Field Studies Council and National Biodiversity Network Trust, is launching an exciting new traineeship opportunity. An intensive 12-month training programme of workshops and on the job learning will develop early career professionals into skilled trainers, equipped to address the decline in species identification skills in the UK biodiversity sector.
Anyone with a demonstrable passion for developing a career in wildlife recording, species identification and environmental education is welcome to apply. We do specify the following restrictions to applicants as the traineeship is intended for early career wildlife professionals:
Minimum qualifications: 3 A-levels or equivalent· Less than 6 months paid employment in the UK biodiversity, ecology or conservation sector.
· Not previously undertaken a similar traineeship in the UK biodiversity, ecology or conservation sector.
For more information on the Identification Trainers for the Future project please see www.nhm.ac.uk/idtrainers.
Bursary: £16,500 per annum (tax-exempt) plus benefits
Contract: 12-months full time
Closing date: Midnight on 12th December 2014
For a full details and to apply online please visit the Natural History Museum website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/search-vacancies
Why not sign up to our ‘vacancy alerts’ service and follow us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-history-museum to hear of future opportunities.
Agencies please note – This role is being directly sourced by the NHM’s in-house recruitment team using pre-determined mediums only. Any communication received from agents regarding this role will be politely refused
Role competences: As part of the online application, you must provide answers to the following 5 questions (the remaining fields are to be left blank).
1. What are your particular areas of interest in UK wildlife? Do you have a specific species group that you are particularly interested in, or are you interested in the whole range of UK biodiversity?
2. Using a relevant example, describe your involvement in recording UK wildlife. This may be a private research project, a project undertaken in school, college or university, in a voluntary role you have been doing, taking part in a local or national recording scheme, or simply watching and recording the wildlife that comes to your garden, local park or nature reserve.
3. Species identification skills are declining in the UK. Why do you think it is important that we start to reverse this decline?
4. How do you think undertaking this traineeship will benefit you and your future career?
5. What qualities and strengths do you feel you will bring to this traineeship and to the Natural History Museum?
Online application process: Apply online before midnight on 12 December 2014 through the NHM website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/search-vacancies. For internal applications please apply through the Internal NHM website
In the ‘Other Information’ section, please provide specific examples from your achievements, knowledge, skills or experience to illustrate your answers to each of the 5 application questions (section 3). Please use one field per application question, you can use a maximum of 140 words per field.
Your responses will be used to short-list applicantions and successful candidates will be invited to a selection day in January 2015.
Please note:
- You must fully complete your online application, CVs are not being accepted for this traineeship
- Partially completed applications with CVs attached will be rejected. - Individual cover letters and CVs submitted outside of the online application system will not be considered.
IMPORTANT: The ‘Other Information section’ the system runs on a 35 minute cycle and you will lose any unsaved information. To avoid this, save your application frequently or write your answers in a word document and paste them into the answer fields.
The attached ‘Role Specification’ provides further information on the traineeships and how to apply.
Please review your application fully before pressing ‘submit application’ as you will not be able to make any further amends after submitting, and any applications received which have not addressed ALL competences in full and/or the mandatory questions will be rejected.
Please also be aware that we are not able to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK without a visa sponsored by NHM, then unfortunately you will not be eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Natural History Schools Delivery Freelancer
UK, England, London
We are looking for a freelancer to run workshops using the Grant Museum of Zoology collection in Primary schools in Camden, Islington and parts of Newham.
Average 2 days' work per week during school term time.
Please see the brief below if interested.
Brief
Natural History Schools Delivery Freelancer for UCL Museums at
University College London
Background to work
UCL's museums and collections http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums are used extensively to support and enrich teaching and research, UCL community, schools and the public. UCL museums deliver a long standing and highly regarded education programme that focuses on object-based learning with genuine museum artefacts and specimens.
We are recruiting for a freelancer to deliver outreach sessions in schools for the Grant Museum of Zoology, http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/zoology the only remaining university zoological museum in London.
The Grant Museum of Zoology is one of the foremost zoology museums in the UK, with a growing reputation for innovative and experimental work. The collection comprises around 68,000 skeletal, taxidermy and wet specimens, covering the whole of the animal kingdom.
This brief focuses on the delivery of in-school sessions for UCL Museums' target primary schools.
Summary of work involved
UCL Museums and Collections work with primary schools in the boroughs of Camden, Islington, and Newham. State schools within these boroughs are able to book interactive workshops delivered by UCL Museums in the classroom free of charge. We have over 10 years' experience working in this way and work with a small group of freelancers who deliver workshops using our Archaeology and Science collections.
This brief is for Primary outreach workshops using the Grant Museum collection, which are for Key Stage 2 and topics are:
- Variation and Classification
- Teeth and Eating
- Habitats and Adaptations
- Moving and Growing
The freelancer will work with existing detailed session plans and activities, which will be provided. There will be an initial training session at UCL prior to commencing work to go through session content and specimens used, time for attendance will be paid. You should feel free to make suggestions to the Head of Learning and Access for any minor changes or developments.
Each session typically lasts for 45 minutes - one hour with one class (approx 30 students). The freelancer would be expected to visit between one and four classes in one school in a day. You will also be responsible for the collection/return of the Grant Museum box of specimens from/to The Grant Museum before and after each school visit. The box will be available for collection from 9a.m. (possibly earlier) and will need to be returned by 5.30p.m. School bookings will be made to accommodate travel time from the museum to school.
In addition to delivering the content of the sessions above, the freelancer will introduce students to the concept of university with the aim of raising children's aspirations towards higher education. There is a script for this in the session plan and content will be gone through during initial training.
The freelancer will need to be available for approximately two days per week during school term time - how to set dates for work will be agreed in discussion with the Head of Learning at the start of the work.
You are asked to maintain communication with the Head of Learning and Access and respond to any communications in a timely manner, and to communicate with the Learning and Access Officer at the Grant Museum as needed, particularly regarding access to the resources and session content.
Advertising of workshops, communication with teachers, bookings and evaluation are done by UCL Museums staff.
We will pay for 2 days research and familiarisation time prior to workshops commencing, for the freelancer to read through and familiarise themselves with the session plans and activities, to look at and handle some of the specimens used in teaching, and to talk with Grant Museum/UCL Museums learning staff as needed.
Management
The freelancer will report directly to Head of Learning and Access for UCL Museums and Collections, Celine West (celine.west@ucl.ac.uk/020 7679 2151)
The secondary contact is Senior Access Officer, Alice McLaren (a.mclaren@ucl.ac.uk/020 7679 7009)
Payment
Delivery of in school workshops are paid at a rate of £85 per half day (one or two sessions in one school).
The freelancer will need to complete UCL Finance's self-employment questionnaire.
Invoices may then be submitted to the Head of Learning and Access at the end of each month.
Person Specification
- Demonstrable experience in delivering engaging learning workshops in a museum or school setting.
- Background knowledge of natural science, particularly topics related to the primary school curriculum.
- Experience of working with objects to inspire learning.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrable ability to present in an enthusiastic and engaging way to young people.
- Experience of working with different learning styles and educational needs.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- The freelancer should be registered as self-employed and responsible for their own tax status and National Insurance contributions.
- Any offer of employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The freelancer is responsible for transporting the box of specimens to and from school on public transport. The boxes have wheels to assist with transportation, manual lifting training can be given as needed.
How to apply
If you are interested in working with us please submit the following to celine.west@ucl.ac.uk:
- Your CV
- A covering letter explaining how you fulfil the person specification
- An overview of your availability
- Contact details of at least one professional we may ask for a reference about your work
- A link to examples of your work, if applicable
Please send these to Celine by 5p.m. on 18th November. Email is also the best contact for any enquiries.
This work is available from November 2014 - July 2015 in the first instance, highly likely to be ongoing in future academic years.
Herbarium Curator and Lecturer (75%)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Cofrin Center for Biodiversity and Department of Natural and Applied Sciences seek applicants for a 75% Curator of the Gary A. Fewless Herbarium, with teaching responsibilities in UW-Green Bay's Biology, Environmental Science, and Master of Environmental Science and Policy Programs. This position is a permanent, 12 month, non-tenure track appointment at the level of a lecturer.
The position includes the following responsibilities:
•Develop and professionally manage scientific plant collections in the Fewless Herbarium, including supervision of student assistants.
•Conduct and supervise research on plant biology and ecology in northeastern Wisconsin, including natural areas managed by UW-Green Bay's Cofrin Center for Biodiversity.
•Teach lab and field biology courses and assist independent student researchers.
•Develop educational and outreach materials for CCB web site, exhibits, and public programs.
•Participate in management of Cofrin Arboretum and other UWGB natural areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Masters degree in Botany, Biology, Plant Ecology, or related field by start date
•Experience in managing a scientific herbarium collection
•Ability to teach upper level courses in field botany, wetland ecology, natural history, or related topics
•Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise students
•Strong background in botanical research and knowledge of the flora of eastern North America
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Experience in research and management of natural areas
•Strong communications skills and ability to develop web-based community outreach
•Familiarity with data management software and academic computing tools
•Ability to collaborate effectively with other scientists on long term research projects
The successful candidate will have strong oral, written, and organizational skills, the ability to communicate with a diverse population, and the willingness to be part of a collaborative team. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural and economic resource.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Campus and Community: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/community/
Office of Public Safety: http://www.uwgb.edu/publicsafety/
Annual Security Report:
http://www.uwgb.edu/publicsafety/Annualsecurityfiresafetyreport2013.pdf
SPECIAL NOTES:
Position is a part-time, 75%, 12-month, instructional academic staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Please submit application materials by Friday, January 23, 2015.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Actual salary range based on 75% appointment is $36,000 - $39,750. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.
•Benefit Details: http://www.uwsa.edu/ohrwd/benefits/summaries/fasl.pdf
•Total Compensation Estimator: http://www.uwsa.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/
TO APPLY:
Click the "Apply Now" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password' and select "Login."
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:
•Cover letter that specifically addresses qualifications for the essential job functions
•Resume or Curriculum Vitae
•Names and contact information for three references
•Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Kim McKeefry
Phone: (920)465-2798
Email: mckeefrk@uwgb.edu
Application Information
Contact: Human Resources
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Online App. Form: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=10089&P ostingSeq=1
Apprenticeships x2
The University of Cambridge Museums is recruiting for two paid full-time Apprenticeships.
1. Collections Creative Apprenticeship based at the Zoology Museum, Cambridge.
The Zoology Museum is offering an entry level museum collections apprenticeship to work closely under the Collections Manager with the collections and conservation team at the Museum of Zoology.
The Museum is undergoing a large redevelopment and will have to move its entire collection to new purpose-built stores.
The apprenticeship will support the project of packing and moving of specimens within the museum.
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2. Shared Creative Apprenticeship based at various University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and at Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn, Cambridge.
The University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn, Cambridge are offering an entry level shared apprenticeship within these two complementary cultural organisations.
The apprenticeship will provide both practical and administrative experience with particular focus on customer care, service delivery, retailing and communication for a diverse range of visitors.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 11 November 2014
PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN CULTURAL HERITAGE IS NECESSARY FOR BOTH APPRENTICESHIPS.
AS THESE ARE ENTRY LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP ROLES, WE WOULD WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM 16 TO 21 YEAR OLDS.
SADLY, APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED FROM GRADUATES DUE TO FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS.
Vertebrate Paleontology Curatorial Assistant
Position: Curatorial Assistant, Vertebrate Paleontology Collections
Description: The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) seeks a curatorial assistant in the Department of Earth Sciences to organize its extensive collection of North American vertebrate fossils as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project to rehouse and digitize collections. Successful candidates will have experience in vertebrate fossil research and identification, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to regularly engage the general public in collections-based outreach.
DMNS is an exciting place to work, with a large, highly-trained Earth Sciences staff and volunteer corps. The museum has outstanding conservation, volunteer management, and collections staff along with a new, state-of-the-art collections facility with excess storage. The vertebrate paleontology collections are sizeable and are growing; their composition and history are described at http://www.dmns.org/science/collections/. The Department of Earth Sciences also has four curators, a fully staffed preparation laboratory that operates 364 days per year, a full-time collections manager, and over 300 volunteers who engage in science, collections, and outreach.
The Curatorial Assistant will be responsible for organizing, rehousing, and digitizing the non-federal vertebrate paleontology collections at DMNS, consisting of fossils from across the American west. Independent research skills and knowledge of Tertiary vertebrates, especially Pleistocene mammals, is desired. The successful candidate will also have strong interpersonal and management skills to oversee a large, collections-based volunteer group for the duration of the project. Previous experience with museum databases, especially KeMU and Argus, are desired. Day-to-day tasks will include specimen identification, labeling, photography, and rehousing; computer-based databasing and online data management; and volunteer training and management.
A MS is required at the start of the position and previous collections and/or research experience is strongly recommended. The position is for a two-year term beginning January 15, 2015.
Application Instructions
In addition to the general application on the DMNS website, please provide:
(1) A CV highlighting your collections experience, outreach experience, and scientific research background.
(2) A 1-2 page cover letter that describes your experience training, supervising, and managing volunteers along with a concise description of your experience in museum collections and knowledge of national digitization efforts.
(3) Contact information for three or more professional references who can provide candid appraisals of your background and skills.
Please submit cover letter, cv, and information requested above no later than November 20, 2014.
Be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to directly contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the position, however please check your inbox and junk mail for any correspondence. If you are a returning applicant, please note that cover letters must be deleted, edited and then reattached to correspond with the position. No phone calls please.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.