[note: this is cross-posted from TAXACOM where it appeared 12/31/97] The Biodiversity Group at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia seeks an information manager. The Academy's natural history collections total more than 20 million specimens, about one quarter of which have been computerized. About 700,000 collection records are currently maintained in several database systems representing malacology, invertebrate paleontology, and general invertebrates (Paradox/DOS), entomology (FileMaker Pro/Macintosh), ornithology (FoxPro/DOS), ichthyology and herpetology (MUSE), and diatoms and frozen tissues (Access/Windows). We plan to integrate our databases in a single cross-platform application. Duties of the information manager will include: Guiding our choice of software for integrating our databases; Implementing normalized data structures in a PC/Macintosh LAN environment; Merging databases (including sound and image files) across disciplines; Designing and producing user interfaces; Ensuring security and integrity of data; Teaching curatorial staff to use database applications; Managing Internet servers currently running LINUX; Making collections data available via WWW; Coordinating with GIS lab based in Academy's Environmental Group; Coordinating with Biodiversity Group imaging center. Requirements: Minimum MS/BS in computer science or MS in biology or geology; Experience in curation of natural history collections; Knowledge of html and Internet database development, e.g., CGI scripting Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to Dr. Gary Rosenberg at the address below. Applications may be submitted electronically. Deadline for applications (revised): February 2, 1998 Starting date: March 1998 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary Rosenberg, Ph.D. [log in to unmask] Malacology & Invertebrate Paleontology gopher://erato.acnatsci.org Academy of Natural Sciences http://www.acnatsci.org 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Phone 215-299-1033 Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195 USA Fax 215-299-1170 -------------------==== Posted via Deja News ====----------------------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Post to Usenet