Search for Head Scientist at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida.

[Peter Rauch]

Head Scientist
Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution.

The successful applicant serves as administrative head of a
laboratory located on the Indian River Lagoon in central,
eastern Florida, with responsibilities for maintaining an active
individual research program, overseeing a resident staff of
five, supporting a large visiting scientist program, and
directing a public education facility.

Appropriate research areas include: community or ecosystem
ecology; population biology/genetics employing molecular
approaches to investigating biodiversity; phylogeography and
systematics; and experimental life-history studies.

By May 18, applicants must submit to the

Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
P. O. Box 50638
Washington, DC 20091,

a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest and qualifications
which specifically addresses the selective and quality ranking
factors (see the Vacancy Announcement posted at:
http://www.sms.si.edu), and reprints of 3 recent research
publications.

They must request 5 persons familiar with their skills and
experience to submit letters of evaluation to

Ross Simons
Associate Director for Research and Collections
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
10th & Constitution Avenues
Washington, DC 20560-0106.

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date: Thu, 03 May 2001 08:28:14 -0400
From: Wendy Wiswall <Wiswall.Wendy at NMNH.SI.EDU>
> At the request of the Chair of our Search Committee, Dr.
> Michael Hadfield of the University of Hawaii, I am asking
> whether you can post the attached ad electronically to the
> taxonomy & systematics list serve.  The search is for a Head
> Scientist and administrator at our Smithsonian Marine
> Station at Fort Pierce,Florida.
> Thank you for your help,
> Dr. Wendy J. Wiswall
> Senior Scientific Program Administrator
> National Museum of Natural HIstory
> Smithsonian Institution