Employer: FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Description:ASSISTANT CURATOR OF HERPETOLOGY
FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

The Department of Zoology of The Field Museum seeks a herpetologist to
fill a career-track appointment at the Assistant Curator level. Applicants should have a PhD at the time of appointment and have demonstrated scientific achievement in collections-based research. Candidates are expected to establish an externally funded research program in evolutionary biology with emphasis in areas such as biogeography, comparative
morphology, conservation, development, molecular genetics, systematics,
and theoretical phylogenetics.

In addition to research, responsibilities include curation of globally important collections in the Division of Herpetology, participation in public exhibit and education programs, and administration. Strong relationships with local universities provide opportunities for participation in graduate and undergraduate training and teaching.

The Field Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applications from women and minorities.

Location: Chicago

Qualifications: Both recent graduates and individuals with several years of experience at the assistant curator/professor level are encouraged to apply.

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Documents:

Address: Applications should include: (1) a Curriculum Vitae; (2) a statement of
research interests;
(3) a statement of curatorial interests; (4) names and contact
information of three referees;
and (5) copies of up to five relevant publications.

Review of applications will begin 30 June 2008.

Application materials should be sent to:

zoologysearch@fieldmuseum.org

or

Search Committee
Department of Zoology
The Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605-2496

Electronic submissions are encouraged and preferred (receipt will be
acknowledged).

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Deadline: June 30, 2008