Assistant Curator Pteridophytes and Conservation Ecologist
Assistant Curator Pteridophytes and Conservation Ecologist
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$ 76000 - 79000
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Job Description
Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your wellbeing and lifestyle:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical dental vision plans and even pet insurance.
- Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.
- WorkLife Balance: Generous paid time off paid sick leave and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.
Were dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond!
Position Overview:
The Field Museum invites applications for an Assistant Curator of Pteridophytes and Conservation Ecologist. We seek PhDlevel candidates demonstrating excellence in collectionsbased research and applied conservation. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust externallyfunded research and conservation program curate and contribute to management and oversight of the Museums pteridophyte and lycophyte collection lead collaborative surveys of remote areas provide social and biological information to decisionmakers to help establish effective conservation areas pursue opportunities in education outreach and professional service and contribute to the Museums administration and public programs.
The Field Museums Searle Herbarium is the fifth largest in the Western Hemisphere and houses over 3 million specimens including nearly 40000 types. Our collections are particularly strong in tropical Central and South America. The fern and lycopod collection is the fourth largest in the U.S.A. with over 110000 specimens including almost 1000 types. The entire collection has been digitized through our participation in the Pteridological Collections Consortium an NSFfunded initiative to database and image over 1.76 million herbarium and fossil pteridophyte specimens and produce an unprecedented online digital resource for studies of vascular plant evolution. In addition the Museum has core facilities for molecular/genetic labwork SEM and light microscopy and highperformance computing. The Museum has decades of experience translating science into conservation and quality of life results on the ground in the Andes Amazon and Guiana Shield region of South America as well as the greater Chicago area. Close relationships with universities provide abundant opportunities for undergraduate and graduate training and the use of specialized laboratories.
This is a fulltime 10month) position with a joint appointment in the Negaunee Integrative Center and the Keller Science Action Center. The renewal schedule is 3 3 years; after successful promotion to the Associate level it is renewable every 7 years according to the Field Museums Policy Statement on the Curatorial Ranks with considerations of conservation impact.
Pay range: $76000.00 $79000.00
Applications must include the following:
- A Curriculum Vitae
- A statement of research interests and career objectives
- A statement describing experience in and/or vision for increasing diversity and inclusion in a museum setting
- Contact information for three letters of recommendation (solicited for shortlisted candidates only)
- Copies of up to five relevant publications.
Submit all materials in PDF format. To apply and for inquiries please email: .
Review of complete applications will start September 30 2024. The earliest start date will be on January 13 2025.
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The Field Museum is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination embracing diversity and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.
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Employment Type
Full Time
