Systematic Entomologist - CAS

[Penny, Norm]

                         SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGIST
                      CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

          The California Academy of Sciences invites applications for
          a regular faculty position (10-month annual basis) of
          Assistant Curator of Entomology.  Individuals are sought
          who: (1) have primary interest in, and commitment to,
          collection-based research in systematic entomology
          (including arachnids and myriapods); (2) are familiar with,
          and capable of employing, a range of systematic methods and
          techniques (e.g. comparative morphological, molecular,
          phylogenetic, and historical biogeographic analyses) in
          their research; (3) have interest and experience in
          fieldwork; and (4) will contribute to the development and
          curation of a major collection of worldwide scope and use.
          Candidates must have a Ph.D. and an active research program.
          Responsibilites include original research, and participation
          in curatorial, administrative, and educational activities of
          the Academy.  Detailed position description and other
          information are available through the Academy's website,
          www.calacademy.org/research.  Applicants should forward a
          curriculum vitae, description of research goals, and the
          names, mailing and e-mail addresses, and telephone and FAX
          numbers of three references to: Human Resources #ACE,
          California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, San
          Francisco, CA 94118-4599.  Deadline for applications is
          September 15, 1997.