MOTE MARINE LABORATORY
CENTER FOR MARINE MAMMAL AND SEA TURTLE RESEARCH
Ruth DeLynn Cetacean Osteological Collection
MUSEUM CURATOR/STAFF SCIENTIST
Qualifications
The prospective candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in
evolutionary biology, anatomy, or a closely related field. (e.g., D.Sc.,
D.V.M., D.Eng., and M.D), or lesser degree, with significant experience
(at least five [5] years beyond Master's degree, or at least eight [8]
years beyond Bachelor's degree in the field of specialty), including
demonstration of success in peer-reviewed scientific publication and
extramural funding procurement. The individual will: (a) be familiar
with procedures for the proper and meticulous archival of skeletal and
soft tissues of cetaceans to promote a range of scientific studies, and
(b) demonstrate a high level of professional productivity and an ability
to work well as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
General Duties and Responsibilities
The Ruth DeLynn Cetacean Osteological Collection holds specimens from
approximately 650 individuals representing 17 species. According to an
accreditation team from the Committee on Systematic Collections of the
American Society of Mammalogists: "The collection of mammals at the Mote
Marine Laboratory is the best organized and cared for any of us have
ever seen."
Part of the value of the collection relates to its integration with a
multi-decade long study (through Dr. Randall Wells and Chicago
Zooligical Society) of free-ranging dolphins in the Sarasota Bay area.
Thus, for many specimens in the DeLynn Collection, a unique, long term
record of their life history attributes and other data exists. As a
Staff Scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory, the individual will establish
and be a catalyst for the expansion of a vigorous research program, in
addition to performing the curatorial duties that form the foundation of
the job and the collection. Incumbent is expected to achieve a
significant, sustained level of extramural support.
Consistent with these observations, we seek a full-time curator to
maintain the standards that have produced the outstanding osteological
collection created by Ruth DeLynn. The curator will also expand the
collection to include soft tissue archives and to further the program
with targeted research and new collaborations.
Mote Marine Laboratory and Ruth DeLynn have the following vision for the
DeLynn Collection: They want it to become
* ? one of the most heavily used museum collections for small
cetaceans in the United States;
* ? a focal point of regional, national, and even global
comparative studies;
* ? a training center for interested undergraduate and graduate
students;
* ? a resource from which numerous and important publications
will flow; and
* ? a place where the public and professionals can perceive what
a facility such as this does to enhance conservation and science.
The successful candidate will help to make this vision a reality. His
or her primary duties will center around maintaining and expanding the
collection in a manner consistent with the highest standards for hard
and soft tissue archival. The successful candidate must be able to work
well independently as well as part of a team, and have a clear and well
communicated vision regarding the collection and how it is to be used to
further science and conservation. In that regard, the individual who is
hired will be expected to facilitate and catalyze professional
partnerships and collaborations to take advantage of the collection,
leading to peer-reviewed publications. He or she will have a strong
publication record, continue to produce publications (including those
with non-Mote and Mote-based collaborators who use the collection), and
acquireextramural funds via competitive grants or contracts. Although
the primary of foci of the successful candidate will be meticulous
archival, good science, and team building, he or she should also be
comfortable interacting with the general public as well as peers.
Supervisor: Center Director, Dr. John Reynolds III
Salary Range/Benefits$40,000-$50,000/yr, with full fringe benefits which
include vacation and sick time, paid holidays and health insurance.
Application:
The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is
filled; however, MML will start to review applications as soon as
30August2011, and may make a decision shortly thereafter, depending on
the applicant pool at that time. Applications should include a letter
stating their professional goals, curriculum vitae and contact
information for three references. Please submit application materials
to Deanna Bebak, Human Resources Manager electronically at
[email protected] or Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human
Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236. NO PHONE
CALLS, PLEASE.
Mote Marine Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.
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Gretchen Lovewell
Program Manager
Stranding Investigations
Center for Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Research
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236
Office: 941-388-4441 ex 239
Cell: 941-374-3425
Pager: 941-988-0212
Fax: 941-388-4317
We are an independent, nonprofit, marine and estuarine
research and education facility.
Opinions expressed here are not MML policy unless so indicated.
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