Vertebrate Paleontology curator position open

[Samuel A. McLeod]

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has an immediate opening for a
Full, Associate, or Assistant Curator to undertake research and collection
programs in Cenozoic-aged terrestrial mammals of North America.  The nearly
half-million specimens of the Museum's Department of Vertebrate Paleontology
include a world-class collection of Late Tertiary and Quaternary mammals, with
special strength in material from the western United States. Extensive Rancho
La Brea collections are administered in a nearby facility (Page Museum).  We
seek an individual who will implement a strong, internationally recognized,
collections-based research program.  Candidates with interests in micromammals
are particularly encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate will be
expected to establish a field program, develop the collections, contribute to
the Museum's public programs (education and exhibits), and become successful
in obtaining grants to assist in the support of his or her research and the
Museum's collection.  A Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline (paleontology,
paleobiology, or related earth sciences disciplines) is required.  Applicants
should send a curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and the names and
addresses of three references by April 15, 2001, to: Chairman, Curator Search
Committee, Department of Vertebrate Paleontology, 900 Exposition Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA.  www.nhm.org  The Museum is an equal opportunity
employer.