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        DIRECTOR OF THE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER OF THE CALIFORNIAS
                        San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum invites nominations and applications
for the position of Director of the Biodiversity Research Center of the
Californias (BRCC). A major renovation and expansion of the Museum
building and programs is currently in the design and fund-raising phase.
The BRCC represents a refocusing of the Museum's research program and is
the product of a 122-year tradition of systematics research, scientific
collecting (botanical, zoological, paleontological, and mineralogical),
and scientific publication in this region (southern California and Baja
California). QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D.  in the Life Sciences; professional
standing and demonstrated research accomplishments in one or more of the
Museum's research areas; museum experience including curatorial
responsibilities; demonstrated managerial and administrative abilities;
strong interpersonal skills;  bilingual (verbal and written; Spanish and
English). Bicultural (Mexico and USA) experience preferred.
RESONPONSIBILITIES: scientific and administrative leadership of research
and support staff; planning and implementation of scope and direction of
BRCC; maintenance of active research program; development and facilitation
of grants and contracts by and for BRCC staff. Send for information packet
to: BRCC Search Committee; San Diego Natural History Museum; P.O. Box
1390; San Diego, CA 92112. Email: [log in to unmask] Closing date
is 15 April 1997. SDNHM is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thomas A. Demere, Ph.D. - Curator of Paleontology
San Diego Natural History Museum
P.O. Box 1390; San Diego, CA 92112
(619)232-3821, ext. 232; (619)232-0248 (fax)
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