Job announcement
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Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig (ZFMK), Bonn
Application deadline: 31. 1. 2012
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The Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig (ZFMK), Bonn (http://www.zfmk.de) seeks to fill a new research and service position in the Department of Vertebrates:
Curator of Mammals
The position is available from April 2012. Potential candidates will hold a PhD in zoology or related areas, have their research focus preferably on taxonomy and systematics of Chiroptera or other small mammals, and present a substantial publication record in taxonomy, phylogenetics and/or other aspects of biodiversity research. The candidate is expected to work in these fields from a sound theoretical basis and be able to apply an array of appropriate modern methods. He/she should be able to combine collection-based work with modern phylogenetic and/or ecological approaches. The candidate is also expected to integrate into ongoing research projects at the ZFMK and teaching programs at the University of Bonn, and to obtain competitive grant funds.
As a curator, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Bat Banding Center (Beringungszentrale) at the ZFMK and for editing the bat journal “Myotis”. Other duties include the supervision of all scientific collections at the ZFMK following international collection standards. The position is also a central support for collection and loan management with regard to European and international regulations. Good knowledge of English and German is mandatory. He/she will also be involved in the self-administration of the institute and is expected to demonstrate commitment to community engagement in his/her field of research.
The successful candidate will be employed for an initial period of up to five years- determined on his/her experience – according to the German legislation, after which he/she will obtain tenure depending on his/her performance. Salary is according provisionally to grade TV-L/13 in the German Public Service scheme.
The ZFMK is a fellow institute of the “Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz” (WGL Science Community) and works in close cooperation with the University of Bonn. It comprises internationally important scientific collections, libraries, electron microscopy unit, and bioacoustic, histological and molecular laboratories.
The ZFMK is an equal opportunity employer. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicant will be given preference.
Interested applicants should submit a CV, complete publication record, a statement of teaching experience and research funding, certificates of university degrees, and selected publications in hard copies to the following address:
Heike Lenz, Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig, Adenauerallee 160, D-53113 Bonn, Germany, by January 31 2012. E-mail inquiries: <h.lenz.zfmk@uni-bonn.de >.
Please note that application documents will not be returned.
