[Taxacom] Genomic Resources Collection Manager / University of Alaska Museum / Fairbanks, Alaska

[Derek Sikes]

apologies for cross-posting,

The University of Alaska Museum (UAM) is seeking qualified applicants for a
position as Collection Manager of Genomic Resources.  UAM houses one of the
largest museum frozen tissue collections in the world, with samples from
over 85,000 mammal, bird, fish, amphibian, insect, marine invertebrate, and
plant specimens.  Recent rapid growth is expected to accelerate in the near
future with expanded collecting efforts in all six of UAM's biological
departments (Mammalogy, Ornithology, Ichthyology, Entomology, Earth
Sciences, and the Herbarium).

Primary responsibilities include the daily management and organization of
frozen samples (including databasing and barcoding); maintenance of the
cryogenic facilities (including liquid nitrogen and ultracold freezers);
loan reviews, correspondence, and processing; management of UAM's separate
Ancient DNA and Molecular Research Laboratories; and active engagement in
outreach, proposal preparation, and development.  The successful applicant
will also be encouraged to actively contribute to the growth of the
Genomics Resources collection through field collecting efforts.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in an appropriate
scientific discipline, experience in modern genetic or genomic
applications, and familiarity with specimen-based science and relational
databases and/or bioinformatics.  Preference will be given to applicants
with a graduate degree and collections management experience.

The UA Museum is housed in a newly expanded and renovated building on the
campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, in interior Alaska. More
information can be found at www.uaf.edu/museum/ and
www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/af/.  Fairbanks has ready access to
spectacular outdoor opportunities, and as the second-largest population
center in Alaska, offers diverse cultural, artistic, and recreational
opportunities.

Salary starts at $36,070 plus benefits for an annual 10-month contract,
with additional salary contingent on extramural funding.

To apply, please submit (1) an application and curriculum vitae, (2) a
collections management statement describing your experience, interests, and
vision of your role at UAM, and (3) the names and contact information of
three references  to the URL below. Review of applications will begin on 18
March.

For more information contact Link Olson (link.olson at alaska.edu).

Job URL:  http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=75778


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Derek S. Sikes, Curator of Insects
Associate Professor of Entomology
University of Alaska Museum
907 Yukon Drive
Fairbanks, AK   99775-6960

dssikes at alaska.edu
http://users.iab.uaf.edu/~derek_sikes/sikes_lab.htm

phone: 907-474-6278
FAX: 907-474-5469

University of Alaska Museum  -
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/ento/
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