Research Associate 3 (Collections Manager) College of Science Louisiana State University
Responsibilities: Candidate must have a very strong background and interest in curating amphibian, reptile and fish natural history collections. The candidate should also be capable of managing a diverse collection and leading a team of curatorial assistants and student workers. This individual will also be responsible for promoting the mission of the LSUMNS and assisting the Curators with all aspects of the daily operation of Herpetology and Ichthyology Divisions. Job duties include: 80% Assist Curators in integrating new and orphaned collections into the LSU collection. Processing of Inter-museum loans and loan tracking, care and conservation of specimens in the collection (including fumigation, storage, security and other related task). Has direct responsibility for overall operation of the collection. This includes training and supervision of graduate students and student workers. 15% Digitizing type specimens, georeferencing, maintenance of the computerized database. Obtain collecting permits for researchers who will conduct field expeditions. Daily collection upkeep and assist the Curators in coordinating staff training and continuing education opportunities. 5% May assist Curator in preparing proposals for collection-improvement grants. Collection manager will assist professional visitors to the collection and when requested by the curator, will provide tours of the collection for special visitors. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in zoology, biological sciences or related field and two years of experience working in biological research collections. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated interest and expertise in the management of a diverse selection of vertebrate species; at least two years of supervisory experience of undergraduate students; experience working with Specify database software. https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59875
