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Careers in the Plant SciencesHerbarium curatorIdaho State University - Pocatello, Idaho, US
Position Title:
Herbarium curator
Position Type:
Permanent Position
Application Review Begins:
Friday, November 03, 2023
Application Deadline:
Monday, January 01, 2024
Institution:
Idaho State University
Department/Division:
Idaho Museum of Natural History
Field (e.g., systematics):
Life Sciences
City:
Pocatello, Idaho, US
General Information:
60% research, specimen-based research in the areas of ethnobotany, herbarium genomics, phylogenetics, and historical ecology.
This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to December 1, 2023.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in biological sciences field. - Experience in managing life science collections, especially Herbarium specimens. Preferred Qualifications - Research experience in specimen-based research in the areas of ethnobotany, herbarium genomics, phylogenetics, or historical ecology.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
60% Research curator (24 hrs/wk) - Develop a vigorous research program through external funding. - Foster the growth and use of collections. - Mentor students in research in cooperation with CoSE Biological Sciences. 30% Collections manager (12 hrs/wk) - Set the vision and strategic plan for all collections in the Life Science Division at Museum, with emphasis on the Ray J. Davis Herbarium. - Seek funding for resources to achieve strategic plan. - Manage daily operations in the Herbarium. - Oversee student and volunteer assistants in preparing, cataloguing, and databasing specimens. - Manage Herbarium database, with the help of IT staff, and its integration with external natural history databases, e.g. Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria, iDigBio, GBIF. 10% Museum service (4 hrs/wk) - Collaborate with Museum staff on projects, exhibits, education programs, public lectures.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Additional Information
You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to December 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Compensation Range:
Contact Name:
Dr. Leif Tapanila, tapaleif@isu.edu
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