- Agency
- University of Connecticut Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Location
- Storrs, CT
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Start Date
- December 6, 2019
- Last Date to Apply
- October 31, 2019
- Website
- https://college.agrilife.org/entojobs/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2019/10/InvertebrateCollectionsMgr_psn-1.pdf
- Description
- The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology seeks a Manager of Scientific Collections (UCP 7) for invertebrates in the Biodiversity Research and Education Collections (BREC; https://biodiversity.uconn.edu/www.jobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #2020193. Please submit a cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae, names of three referees (including email, phone number and mailing address). Address inquiries to Dr. Janine Caira (janine.caira@uconn.edu). Screening will begin October 31, 2019 with an anticipated starting date of December 6, 2019. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2020193). All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp
- Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • M.S. degree in entomology, parasitology, or related field • Detailed knowledge of taxonomy and zoological nomenclature • Experience in using and maintaining relational databases in a collection setting • Detailed knowledge of modern curatorial standards and techniques including pest control, specimen labeling, mounting, processing, and imaging • Proficient identification skills • Experience working with invertebrate collections PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Ph.D. in entomology, parasitology, or closely related field • At least three years prior experience working with invertebrate collections • Experience supervising students or volunteers • Knowledge of protocols and regulations for shipping specimens nationally and internationally, including all relevant documentation (USFWS, CITES, etc.)
- Job Number
- 137
- Contact Person
- Dr. Janine Caira
- Contact eMail
- janine.caira@uconn.edu