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The following are current job openings within the department as well as employment and internship announcements.

Most jobs are directed to our students and graduates, however, from time to time we have Professional and Classified openings.

Departmental Openings

Student Internships

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantships Available

Student Openings Within The Department

There are currently no student job opportunities available. New opportunities will be posted as they become available. Please check back periodically for new postings.

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The SES Ventana page lists campus wide student job openings.

Faculty, Professional and Classified Listings

Director - Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR)

The Centre is a collaborative joint venture between CSIRO and the Director of National Parks (DNP), which aims to enhance the outputs and uptake from biodiversity research from the combined resources of the parties.

The activities of the Centre include:

Australian National Herbarium
An active research program involving Taxonomy and Systematics,
Genetics and Ecosystem Science and their practical application to conserving biodiversity
Taxonomy Research Information Network
Australia's Virtual Herbarium
Salary Range: A$137K - $172K plus up to 15.4% Superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Applicants: International Applicants Welcome

Details (Click Link)

Applications Close: 30 November 2010

University of Kansas Natural History Museum Educator

The University of Kansas Natural History Museum (part of the Biodiversity Institute)seeks an experienced museum educator for a small department to plan and implement a range of science education programs and services. As part of an education department that interprets complex principles for lay audiences, the educator should be creative, comfortable with presenting challenging material, and have strong communication skills. Bachelor's degree in a scientific or other relevant discipline and demonstrated professional science teaching experience required. Master's degree and 3+ years in an informal science education setting are preferred. For more information and application instructions visit https://jobs.ku.edu/ (search for position #00005670). Review begins date 2/07/2011. EO/AA

Systematic Entomologist - Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History seeks a systematist to conduct and integrative, collections-based research program focused on terrestrial arthropods or aquatic insects. The successful candidate is expected to develop and internationally recognized research program utilizing modern methods, which may include bioinformatics, in pursuing systematic research on Coleoptera, Diptera, Heteroptera, or another terrestrial arthropod or aquatic insect group, with relevance to phylogenetics, genetics, evolution, morphology, behavior, biogeography, biodiversity, ecology, or related fields. Frequent publication of highly regarded papers in competitive, peer-reviewed journals is expected, as is curation of collections in specialty are, service to the scientific community in leadership capacities, acquisition of external funding, engagement in outreach activities, and mentorship of students.

The position will be filled at the GS-12 level (salary range is $74,872 - 479,864 per year commensurate with experience). For application procedures see: www.sihr.si.edu or www.usajobs.opm.gov and refer to Announcement 11A-JW-296508-DEU-NMNH for Research Entomologist, or contact Jan Williams, 202-633-6363, willija@si.edu. Application must be received by February 15, 2011. Applicants will be notified by e-mail when their application is received. U.S. citizenship is required. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Science Education Specialist - Michigan State University

The Michigan State University Museum seeks an entrepreneurial science education specialist to strengthen the Museum as a vibrant learning laboratory for all ages and to develop it as a portal for connecting audiences to the university's research activities. The MSU Museum is the cultural and natural science museum of Michigan State University, a land grant, research-intensive university located in East Lansing, Michigan. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a Smithsonian Affiliate.

The complete announcement is at the link below.

http://museum.msu.edu/GeneralInformation/About/ppses.html

Online Classified Employment Application.