Research Information Manager

[Anne Marie Malley]

                      POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
                  RESEARCH INFORMATION MANAGER
         CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH & INFORMATION


POSITION SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Director of Research, this position is
responsible for the development, management and coordination of information
management tools and databases and implementation of World Wide Web applications
for the Research Division.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-    Development of the unified Academy-wide database using client/server tools
     and programs for distributed computing
-    Provision of higher level assistance for Research databases and other
     applications
-    Development and management of Internet accessible databases
-    Evaluate and implement emergent computer technology and software
-    Follow all Academy safety regulations
-    Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-    Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience
-    BS/MS degree
-    Strong knowledge and experience with GIS, SQL, UNIX, Windows 95, Windows NT
     and WWW
-    Experience in development of multimedia programs
-    Excellent oral and written communication skills
-    Organizational and supervisory skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-    Knowledge and experience with relational and object-oriented databases and
     distributed computing
-    Competence in the use of "PC's, MAC's, Windows, Windows NT, SUN, SGI and
     other UNIX work stations
-    Demonstrated background and interest in the biological sciences
-    Excellent computer hardware, software, networking and troubleshooting
skills
-    Knowledge of PERL and C programming highly desirable
-    Ability to work cooperatively and productively with Academy staff and
     associated partner institutions
-    Ability to manage time and limited resources in completing multiple
     concurrent projects
-    Ability to learn independently

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:  Full time with excellent benefits.  Send a letter of
interest and resume to California Academy of Sciences, Human Resources
Department #RIM, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA  94118.  Open until
filled.  No calls please.

The California Academy of Sciences is a Natural History Museum, Aquarium,
Planetarium, and Research Institution located in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
.
The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
diversity.