Positions available - Harvard University Herbaria

[David E. Boufford]

Two (2) positions available in the Harvard University Herbaria

Position Title:  Curatorial Assistant II

Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with the general curation of the 
vascular plant collections.  Processes loan requests (selects material, 
prepares for shipping, generates accompanying paperwork) and exchanges; 
files newly acquired specimens and specimens returned from loan.  Orients 
and assists users to the Herbaria; serves as a source of information to 
visiting scholars, students, other University departments and the 
public.  Answers correspondence related to the collections; may perform 
some routine identifications. Updates the collection according to recently 
published monographs. Performs clerical functions related to the lending 
and exchange of specimens using a computerized database; assists in 
specimen label preparation and record-keeping.  May assist with scanning 
and/or digital imaging of specimens.   Inspects collections for evidence of 
insect infestation and treats material according to standard herbarium 
procedures; monitors for insects using traps.  May also oversee the work of 
volunteers and other support staff; performs related job duties as required.

Requirements:  College degree with specialized courses pertaining to the 
taxonomy of vascular plants and to herbarium/museum collections preferred; 
word processing and data entry skills, preferably with knowledge of the 
Windows environment and specimen databases.  Strong interpersonal skills 
and the ability to work well independently and with others.  Ability to 
lift up to 40 lbs.

Interested applicants should send a resumé, cover letter and the names of 3 
references to Mary Reynolds, OEB Research, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 
02138.  Application deadline: 15 August 2003.  For more information on the 
Harvard University Herbaria, please see our Web site at 
http://www.huh.harvard.edu.