Hi all,
Van Remsen asked me to post this on his behalf...
Best,
Marshall Iliff
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Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 09:28:39 -0500
Reply-To: Bulletin Board for Dissemination of Information on Louisiana
Birds <LABIRD-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sender: Bulletin Board for Dissemination of Information on Louisiana
Birds <LABIRD-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
From: Van Remsen <najames@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [LABIRD-L] job opening -- LA bird center
To: LABIRD-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Bcc: "James V Remsen" <najames@xxxxxxx>
LABIRD: the LSU Museum of Natural Science is happy to announce that it is
starting a new program with a focus on the birds of Louisiana, financed through
some generous private donations. More details will be forthcoming, but in the
meantime, we are looking for a Coordinator for this project. Below is the
official job ad. Feel free to forward widely:
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COORDINATOR
(Louisiana Bird Resource Center)
LSU Museum of Natural Science
The LSU Museum of Natural Science seeks a dynamic individual to be
Coordinator of a new project designed to heighten interaction between
ornithologists,
birdwatchers, and other parties interested in the birds of Louisiana. Funding
for the position has been secured for three years, with a possibility of the
position becoming permanent.
Required Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree, but M.S. or Ph.D.
preferred; strong background in bird natural history and field skills; three or
more years of experience interacting with bird-watchers. We seek an energetic,
enthusiastic, and personable individual eager to work with amateur and
professional ornithologists in Louisiana. The position will entail
coordinating
efforts to survey and assess bird populations in Louisiana, presenting
promotional programs to organizations with interests in the birds of Louisiana,
and
cultivating active working relationships between such groups and the Museum.
Responsibilities: General: provide leadership towards achieving the primary
goal of the project, namely to develop a clearinghouse for information on the
status, distribution, and on-going studies of Louisiana bird populations;
Immediate goals: to help complete a Louisiana bird-finding guide that is
currently
nearly finished; to co-author and complete a major book on the status and
distribution of birds of Louisiana that is currently partially finished; and to
spearhead effort to establish on-line data-bases on Louisiana bird
distribution. Salary will be $30,000/year [plus benefits]. Application
deadline is
December 1, 2003, or until a candidate is selected. Submit a letter describing
interests and qualifications, a CV (including e-mail address), and the names
and
contact information of three references to: Dr. J. V. Remsen, Curator of
Birds, Museum of Natural Science, Foster Hall 119, Louisiana State University,
Ref: Log #0359, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER
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Van Remsen
najames@xxxxxxx
LSU Museum of Natural Science
Foster Hall 119, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Van Remsen
najames@xxxxxxx
LSU Museum of Natural Science
Foster Hall 119, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Marshall Iliff
miliff@xxxxxxx
Costa Mesa, CA
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