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The Field Museum invites applications for an Assistant Curator of Amphibians and Conservation Ecologist. We seek PhD-level candidates demonstrating excellence in collections-based research and applied conservation. The successful candidate may have a research program based in comparative biology but should be able to integrate conservation ecology, especially with respect to amphibians, into their work. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust externally-funded research program, to add to the specimen and genetic tissue collections for reptiles and amphibians, as well as contribute to the management and oversight of the Museum's herpetology collection, lead collaborative biological surveys of remote areas including in the Neotropics, integrate social and biological information for decision-makers to help establish effective conservation areas, pursue opportunities in education, outreach, and professional service, and contribute to the Museum's administration and public programs.

The Field Museum's herpetology collection is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere and houses over 300,000 specimens. Our reptile and amphibian collection is the sixth largest in the U.S.A., and the amphibian collection includes over 160,000 cataloged specimens. The Museum has core facilities for molecular lab work, SEM and light microscopy, and high-performance 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 regions of South America, and the greater Chicago area. Close relationships with universities, such as the University of Chicago and DePaul University, provide abundant opportunities for undergraduate and graduate training, and the use of specialized laboratories.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., evolutionary biology, systematics, ecology)
• Postdoctoral experience, research experience and/or research interests in Neotropical amphibians, especially frogs, field identification skills and taxonomic knowledge applicable to Neotropical amphibians and reptiles, and interest in integrating applied conservation with research
• Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency is a plus

This is a full-time 10-month curator position with a joint appointment in the Negaunee Integrative Research 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 Museum's Policy Statement on the Curatorial Ranks, with additional consideration given to conservation impact.

To apply and for inquiries, please email amphibian_search@fieldmuseum.org

Applications should include:

• A cover letter (max 1 page)
• A Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of research and career objectives that includes plans for contributing to the Museum's collections and conservation aspirations, as well as to education and outreach (max 3 pages)
• A statement describing experience in and/or vision for increasing diversity and inclusion in a museum setting (max 2 pages)
• Information and email addresses for three references who may be contacted
• Copies of up to three relevant publications. Submit all materials in PDF format

Review of complete applications will begin April 8, 2024 with interviews anticipated for May of 2024. The start date will be on or after June 1, 2024.

Important Note: In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, guests and their families, the Field Museum is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions from the vaccine will not be considered as given the nature of this position, we are unable to provide an accommodation for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

The Field Museum is an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accessibility@fieldmuseum.org.