[Taxacom] FW: job opportunity for an invertebrate systematist

[Peter Rauch]

[Taxacom'ers, Please reply to the indicated address(es) below, and not to me or Taxacom. Peter]

>Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:38:43 -0700
>From: "Copley, Claudia RBCM:EX" <ccopley at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca>
>To: <taxacom-owner at mailman.nhm.ku.edu>
>
>I'm am interested in posting the following job opportunity to the listserv ....
>Thank you for your help with this.
>Sincerely,
>Claudia Copley

Subject: job opportunity for an invertebrate systematist
 
Curator, Invertebrate Zoology
Full-Time
Heritage Resources Officer R30
Victoria
$67,177.34 - $76,911.00

Opportunity:

The Royal British Columbia Museum Corporation is the only organization in the world dedicated specifically to the preservation of, and education about, the human and natural history of British Columbia. Its mandate is to fulfill the Government's responsibilities for public trusteeship of the Provincial collections and exhibits. The collection is preserved for existing and future generations of British Columbians. 

The Natural History Section of the Collections, Research and Access Branch has an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and creative person with a desire to share the Invertebrate Zoology collection with the world! Dividing their time between research, collection development and public programming, the successful applicant will demonstrate expertise in one taxonomic group of invertebrates relevant to British Columbia while having a good knowledge of other invertebrate groups for specimen identification and collection development purposes. The Curator will plan and participate in public programming through exhibit planning, popular writing and public speaking. As a key member of a team, the successful candidate will serve on a variety of committees within and outside the museum, and be a strong communicator. The Curator will be responsible for recruiting, training and directing the day-to-day activities of a vibrant group of volunteers, research associates, co-op students and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate degree in science relating to Invertebrate Zoology with an emphasis on taxonomy or systematics. In addition to being qualified for cross-appointments in universities, you will have practical experience in specimen identification. You must demonstrate experience in planning, completing and publishing scientific research. While experience working in a museum setting is not mandatory, it is considered an asset. As a member of an organization responsible for sharing the wonders of the museum, the successful candidate will be comfortable delivering presentations and providing information, identifications and expertise relating to Invertebrate Zoology and the museum across a wide diversity of audiences including government agencies, the media, the scientific and education community and the general public. 

The taxonomic strengths of the existing RBCM invertebrate collection are: echinoderms, mollusks, polychaetes, sponges, decapods and land snails. The potential for regional partnerships between the museum and government or universities on the deep sea or other areas of investigation is significant and encouraged.

Please refer to the attached job description and selection criteria, or access the information at http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca (click on About RBCM, then Employment Opportunities). Please quote: Competition RB2010:46576

Competition:
 RB2010:46576
 
Closing Date:
 2010-04-09
 
Apply to:
 Business and Human Resource Services, 2nd Floor, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 9W2
 
Contact:
 Colleen Calverley
 
Phone:
 250/387-2263
 
Fax:
 250/387-0102
 


 Job Opportunity 
Curator, Invertebrate Zoology 
Heritage Resource Officer Grid 30 
$67,177.34 - $76,911.00 per annum 
Royal BC Museum, Victoria, British Columbia 

The Royal British Columbia Museum Corporation is the only organization in the world dedicated specifically to the preservation of, and education about, the human and natural history of British Columbia. Its mandate is to fulfill the Government’s responsibilities for public trusteeship of the Provincial collections and exhibits. The collection is preserved for existing and future generations of British Columbians. 

The Natural History Section of the Collections, Research and Access Branch has an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and creative person with a desire to share the Invertebrate Zoology collection with the world! Dividing their time between research, collection development and public programming, the successful applicant will demonstrate expertise in one taxonomic group of invertebrates relevant to British Columbia while having a good knowledge of other invertebrate groups for specimen identification and collection development purposes. The Curator will plan and participate in public programming through exhibit planning, popular writing and public speaking. As a key member of a team, the successful candidate will serve on a variety of committees within and outside the museum, be a strong communicator. The Curator will be responsible for recruiting, training and directing the day-to-day activities of a vibrant group of volunteers, research associates, co-op students and contractors. 

The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate degree in science relating to Invertebrate Zoology with an emphasis on taxonomy or systematics. In addition to being qualified for cross-appointments in universities, you will have practical experience in specimen identification. You must demonstrate experience in planning, completing and publishing scientific research. While experience working in a museum setting is not mandatory, it is considered an asset. As a member of an organization responsible for sharing the wonders of the museum, the successful candidate will be comfortable delivering presentations and providing information, identifications and expertise relating to Invertebrate Zoology and the museum across a wide diversity of audiences including government agencies, the media, the scientific and education community and the general public. 

The taxonomic strengths of the existing RBCM invertebrate collection are: echinoderms, mollusks, polychaetes, sponges, decapods and land snails. The potential for regional partnerships between the museum and government or universities on the deep sea or other areas of investigation is significant and encouraged. 

We are accepting applications until midnight, April 9, 2010. Please refer to the attached job description and selection criteria to ensure your application addresses the areas we will be looking at when assessing an applicant’s suitability for this opportunity OR contact Colleen Calverley at (250)387-2263 for a copy of the job description and selection criteria OR access the information at http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca (click on About RBCM, then Employment Opportunities). 

Resume and cover letter must be mailed, faxed, dropped off or emailed by the closing date to: 

Royal BC Museum 
Human Resources Branch 
2nd Floor, 675 Belleville Street 
Victoria BC V8W 9W2 
Fax: (250)387-0102 

Email: humanresources at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca 

Please quote competition #: RB2010:46576 

The RBCM is committed to reducing our environmental impact. Please consider your impact when submitting your application - we would prefer to receive all applications via email