THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE BIODIVERSITY GROUP



The Academy of Natural Sciences, an international museum of natural history
operating since 1812, which undertakes research and public education that
focus on the environment and its diverse species, seeks an individual with
outstanding leadership skills to fill the role of Vice President for the
Biodiversity Group.  This position is an extraordinary opportunity for a
senior scholar with an outstanding track record in scientific leadership
and research to devote his or her effort to directing programs of
recognized excellence at a revitalized and expanding institution.

The Vice President for the Biodiversity Group will develop a vision for
systematic biological research, and related outreach and service activities
at the Academy and will lead Group programs involving the collections and
collection-based research.  The Biodiversity Group (and the Library which
falls within the Group) encompass 21 million plant and animal specimens,
nearly 200,000 volumes, a staff of over 40 (including 10 Ph.D. scientists)
and a budget of nearly $3 million.

The position reports to the President of the Academy.

Preferred candidates will come from a background in systematics with a
broad understanding of ecological science and fifteen years of research
experience and seven years of management (not necessarily serially).
However, candidates may be considered from a wide range of backgrounds.  A
Ph.D., and a track record of successful fundraising are required.
Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:  Send CV/Resume along with the names of three references by July
31, 1998 to:

Director, Human Resources
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195

For information about the Academy of Natural Sciences, see our web page at:
http://www.acnatsci.org.

The Academy of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.