Position announcement

Collections Manager

Biodiversity Institute

University of Kansas

 

The Biodiversity Institute of the University of Kansas seeks a full-time, academic staff collection manager in the Division of Herpetology. A master's degree or Ph.D. in museum studies, systematics, or herpetology or bachelor’s degree plus 5 years experience, working knowledge of the taxonomy and identification of amphibians and reptiles, demonstrable knowledge of care and management of natural history collections, and familiarity with biodiversity informatics required. For complete position description and application procedures contact Jordan Yochim, [log in to unmask] (785-864-2343). Review of applications begins 1 December 2007. EO/AA employer. 

 

The workplace is located in Dyche Hall on the University campus. The University of Kansas offers a fine benefits package for this permanent full-time position.

 

Lawrence, Kansas is a progressive university town with a full complement of cultural, intellectual, athletic and spiritual options. Far from the traffic jams and maddening crowds of the U.S. east or west coast, average commute times are measured in seconds.  Lawrence has an award winning micro-brewery, and amazingly good Japanese, Indian, Italian and Thai restaurants, as well as other satisfying regional and international dining options.

 

If you want to locate us, launch Google Earth and let it zoom into the default location. That's Lawrence, Kansas.

 

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Lori Schlenker

KU Natural History Museum & Biodiversity Research Center

Dyche Hall

1345 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence, KS 66045

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(785) 864-4540

Fax (785) 864-5335