Global change and evolution projects manager, Paleontological Research
Institution and its Museum of the Earth, Ithaca, NY
Description: The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) seeks an
individual to manage the global change project and paleontological research
partnership project at the PRI and its Museum of the Earth. PRI educational
programming makes accessible the history of life on Earth, the processes by
which the Earth system works, and the science by which we understand it.
The goal of PRI's paleontological research partnership projects is to
engage classes of precollege students in authentic research to improve
teaching and learning on Earth and life processes, such as evolution,
sedimentation, and geologic time. Specifically, the position will work in
collaboration with the Cornell Dept of Education on the NSF-funded project
"Fossil Finders," curricula for 5th to 9th grade students centered around
high resolution study of middle Devonian faunas of upstate New York. The
position involves collection, curation, and shipping of samples, data
management, and coordination with teachers participating in the project.
The goal of PRI's global change project is to help audiences of all ages
and backgrounds understand the science behind human understanding of human
impacts on climate change, biodiversity loss, and other large scale
environmental issues. The position involves expanding and maintaining PRI's
global change website, working with exhibits staff on associated Museum of
the Earth exhibits, and working with other education staff on organizing
guest speakers for public presentations, school presentations,
publications, and other forms of outreach.
The two aspects of the position (research partnerships and global change)
will receive approximately equal effort. The position will involve some
travel, primarily around upstate New York State, for sample collection and
presentations. This position will report to the Director of Public Programs
and work closely with other PRI education and exhibits staff, with the
Fossil Finders group in the Cornell Dept of Education, and with the PRI
collections staff.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree (or higher) required in Earth sciences or
related area of natural history; strong content knowledge in some
combination of Earth sciences, evolutionary biology, and paleontology
stongly preferred. Experience in science education, museums, curation,
and/or research helpful. The ideal candidate will have interpersonal skills
and strong skills in organization and project management. This position
may especially appeal to entry level or early career candidates passionate
about science education and public understanding of the nature of science.
Candidates should have reliable transportation (travel reimbursed) for
sample collection, outreach, and meetings.
About the organization: PRI has an active and growing outreach program in
Earth system science education. In 2003 PRI opened the Museum of the Earth,
a major natural history museum in Ithaca, NY. The Paleontological Research
Institution, founded in 1932, is a dynamic fast-moving institution with one
of the largest research collections of fossils in North America. More
information about PRI can be found at www.priweb.org and
www.museumoftheearth.org. Ithaca is home to Cornell University (with which
PRI is affiliated), Ithaca College, and numerous cultural organizations,
and is set in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of rural Upstate New York.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter describing your
interest and qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and a list of
three references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) to:
Director of Public Programs, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259
Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, U.S.A.
Please apply by March 21st. Additional questions can be addressed to Rob
Ross at 607-273-6623, ext. 18 and [log in to unmask], or Samantha Sands at
ext 22 or [log in to unmask]
Robert M. Ross
Associate Director for Outreach
Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
P: 607.273.6623 x18
F: 607.273.6620
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Fishing for Fossils: Exploring the Green River Formation
March 8th through June 15th
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