On behalf of the University of Iowa Department of Geoscience I submit this
announcement for a Collections Manager.  Please send all inquiries and
replies to the address in this announcement.
Thank you,
.....Julie Golden
Curator


COLLECTIONS MANAGER, PALEONTOLOGY REPOSITORY
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

The Department of Geoscience at the University of Iowa invites applications
for a permanent, full-time Collections Manager, whose primary
responsibility will be care and management of the Paleontology Repository,
the fifth largest university collection in North America.  Duties include
curation and conservation of specimens, organization and development of
collections, processing loans, supervising visitors, managing the
Repository database and web site, fossil identification, assisting faculty
and graduate students in preparing specimens for teaching and research,
public outreach, assisting in grant-writing, and research involving the
collections.  For information about the Repository and its holdings, see
our web site at: fossil.geology.uiowa.edu.

Minimum qualifications include a M.A. or M.S. in Geoscience or Biological
Sciences with emphasis in paleontology or an equivalent combination of
related education and experience. Experience in collections management and
computer database skills are required.  Desirable qualifications include
grant writing experience, web site development and public contact.

Applicants should send a complete resume and at least three letters of
recommendation to: Ann F. Budd, Search Committee Chair, Department of
Geoscience, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1379 (phone
319-335-1818; Fax 319-335-1821; email: [log in to unmask]).  Screening of
applications will begin on August 15, 2003 and continue until the position
is filled.  The University of Iowa is an affirmative action-equal
opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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