Job Title: Curator Of Mammalogy Job Classification: SCIENTIFIC 2 Salary Range: $54,456 TO $81,900 Closing Date: January 19, 2009. Open Competition - Number: 053166 http://www.jobs.alberta.ca/postings/053166.htm <http://www.jobs.alberta.ca/postings/053166.htm> Culture & Community Spirit <http://culture.alberta.ca/> , Edmonton - The Royal Alberta Museum has an opening in which you can help to increase the knowledge of the mammal fauna of Alberta within a global context and to preserve physical documentation of the mammal diversity of the region. Through independent scientific research, development of collections and exhibitions, and effective communication to scientific and public audiences, you can help make the Royal Alberta Museum the source for mammalian information.
Reporting to the Head of Life Sciences, you will use your background in mammalian systematics, ecology or physiology to plan and conduct projects that result in publications, educational products, exhibitions (including virtual exhibitions) and an enhanced mammal collection. You will seek out collaborative research and funding opportunities to further Museum objectives and priorities. You will demonstrate and share your knowledge of the regional mammal fauna and lead a team that communicates information about Mammalogy to a wide range of audiences and age groups through presentations and exhibitions in a way that will help the public understand and appreciate the value of the province's biodiversity. Candidates must be familiar with the mammals of western Canada, have a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and be able to communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences. Experience with discipline-specific curatorial practices will be considered an asset. Travel is required. Successful candidates must complete a driver's abstract. Qualifications: A Master's Degree, with a focus on mammals, and several years of experience is required. Candidates with a PhD, or those nearing completion of a PhD program, are preferred. Online applications are preferred. Please visit http://www.jobs.alberta.ca <http://www.jobs.alberta.ca/> or submit your resume quoting the competition number to: Culture & Community Spirit, Human Resources, 7th Floor, Standard Life Centre, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7. Please ensure you quote the competition number. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
