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head is responsible for the planning, direction, and development
of the department, and furthering the teaching
mission. The successful candidate will oversee all
activities in the department, including but not limited
to the promotion of undergraduate and graduate education,
oversight of course scheduling, support of student
and faculty development/recruitment, evaluation
of faculty in accordance with university and departmental
guidelines, administration of the departmental budget,
and fostering a research environment in support of
the teaching mission. In addition, the successful candidate
will engage in teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses and will be encouraged to maintain a research
program appropriate in a department with both
an undergraduate and master’s level degree program.
To be considered as an official applicant, the candidate
must submit an online application, which will
include a letter of application, a detailed vita, academic
transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment),
and the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of three references who can be contacted
by Southeastern Louisiana University. Applicants
must apply online at: http://jobs.selu.edu/applicants/-
Central?quickFind= 55293 Initial review of applicants
will begin on January 4, 2013, and the selection process
will continue until the position is filled. Southeastern is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
For more information, feel free to contact Rick E.
Miller, rickmiller@selu.edu
richard.miller@selu.edu
Smithsonian
InvertEvolutionaryBiology
Please find below information about an open position
at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
for an invertebrate biologist. Unfortunately we are
only able to hire US citizens because it is a federal position.
As a federal position, the search process is a
bit different than the typical academic search so please
contact me if you have questions.
Thank you for helping to spread the word, Karen
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/-
329176700 Job Title: Research Zoologist Agency:
Smithsonian Institution Job Announcement
Number:13A-JW-297914-DEU-NMNH SALARY
RANGE:
$74,872.00 to $79,864.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, October 22, 2012 to Monday, December 03,
2012
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0410-12
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time - Federal; TERM NTE 4 years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy in the following location: Washington, DC,
USView Map < https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/-
ViewDetails/329176700 >
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
Karen Osborn osbornk@si.edu 202-633-3668 Research
Zoologist/Curator Department of Invertebrate Zoology
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History,
MRC-163 P.O. Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012
USA
Courier address: Smithsonian Institution, MRC 0163,
Natural History, West Loading Dock 10th and Constitution
Ave., Washington, DC 20560
OsbornK@si.edu
SmithsonianInstitution Technician
Laboratory Technician Center for Conservation and
Evolutionary Genetics, Smithsonian Conservation Biology
Institute, National Zoo
We are recruiting at least one technician to conduct
DNA analyses in the Center for Conservation and Evolutionary
Genetics Laboratory. The position will involve
basic DNA skills (DNA extraction, PCR and
standard DNA sequencing), next-generation sequencing
(454 and Illumina) library preparation, ancient
DNA, and other molecular methods as required. The
position is available initially for one year and will begin
as soon as possible following the deadline, but no later
than January 2013. Minimum qualification is a bachelor’s
degree in biology or similar field, or an equivalent
combination of education or experience. Demonstrated