Info intended for the list received from Pat Hutchings, with (immediate below)
some background garnered elsewhere.
Two malacologists and an arachnologist retired (from Australian Museum) in the
last year, although we can expect that anyone who can do research in the
Museum's collection strengths will be considered (other than in insects). In
this broad area, we currently have two active carcinologists, one polychaete
specialist, one centipede specialist, one invertebrate molecular biologist.
Previous experience indicates that the successful candidates will enter the
staff as Scientific Officers, with the opportunity to upgrade their position
after a year to the Research Scientist series after being reviewed by a state
scientific review board.
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The following Research Positions at the Australian Museum will be
advertised in
AM Web - Wednesday 15 March 2006
Jobs NSW - Saturday 18 March 2006
The Australian - Saturday 18 March 2006
New Scientist - Saturday 18 March 2006
Closing date will be the 7th April
However due to the short advertising period - applicants who have any problems
in finalizing their application within the time period should contact the Head
of the Search Committee Dr Brian Lassig (brianl at austmus.gov.au) who will
consider late applications.
Research scientist- Molecular Biologist
Terrestrial vertebrates (1 position) either fixed or a 3 year position
subject to qualifications $54,000 -- $91,000
Implementing and managing research programs, attracting funds, developing
networks, track record, supervising students, track records
Specialist in population and landscape genetics, phylogeny and phylogeography,
evolutionary biology, biogeography, high level skills in DNA analysis.
Communicating science to the general public.
Invertebrates Permanent and a 3 year fixed appointment
Invertebrates excluding insects (salary $54,000 -- $91,000)
Systematics implementing and managing a program of research
Specialist knowledge in one or more of the following
Phylogeny and phylogeography, evolutionary biology biogeography, generating
interactive keys
Communicating science to the general public.