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 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 tohalea@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.
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