The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB)is seeking a Collection Manager for the Museum of Zoology (UMMZ) Fish Division, located at the new state of the art Research Museums Center (RMC)in Ann Arbor, Michigan.The UMMZ develops and maintains zoological collections explicitly for use in research and education, benefiting science, society, and the university at large. The scientific role of the UMMZ is to train students and engage in systematic biology and biodiversity studies. These broad and overlapping fields entail the discovery and study of the diversity of organisms, their evolutionary relationships, and the processes that originate biodiversity. EEB has an outstanding, diverse and collaborative group of researchers in evolutionary biology,biodiversity science, and ichthyology.We are looking for an outstanding individual to become the Fish Collection Manager and join the team of other curators and collection managers at the UMMZ and Herbarium, as well as other researchers at the University of Michigan. The UMMZ Fish Collection is worldwide in its geographic scope and one of the largest of its type, including more than 200,000 lots and 3.4 million specimens representing 98% of fish orders. The collection is particularly strong in North American, Neotropical, African and Southeast Asian freshwater holdings. Historical collections date back to the early 20th century or earlier and include irreplaceable samples from North and Central America, Asia and Madagascar. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to a vision of the Fish Collection as part of a museum community driven by fostering growth, study and sharing of natural history collections, as well as training of the next generation of biodiversity scientists and collections professionals. The collection and its personnel are a key resource driving and supporting research and education within the University and the broader ichthyological community, nationally and internationally.The position offers opportunities for mentoring and career development, including limited research within the context of the Fish Division curatorial priorities. Responsibilities: 1.Growth, Maintenance and Digitization (GMD) of the fish collections, including fluid, cleared-and-stained, skeleton specimens, tissue samples, and ancillary collections such as paper archives, field notes, geographic and environmental data, and digital assets such as photography, X-rays, and micro CT scans. Activities may include organizing and participating in field expeditions (including international collecting), coordinating and contributing directly to digitization efforts, as well as writing collection-based grants to support the fish collection. 2.Working with faculty curators to develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures. This involves, as necessary, developing standard operating procedures for acquisition, accessioning, databasing, archival, and use of new or emerging genomic, digital resources, and other ancillary collections. Reviewing, updating, and enhancing the fish collections management plan. 3.Accessioning and cataloguing of new specimens, tissues, and ancillary collections into the collection and the electronic database. This activity includes coordinating curatorial priorities with faculty curators, and the daily management of staff workers, work-study students, graduate curatorial assistants and other personnel. 4.Provide documentation for the collection, including cataloging, updating database records, inventorying, and enhancing documentation through digitization. Improve specimen metadata, such as through photography, georeferencing, and linking with host specimen records. Respond to requests for information about the collection. Share and routinely maintain collection records through external repositories 5.Support of and coordination with faculty curators, student researchers, and visiting collaborating researchers to plan and develop research projects utilizing the research collections and/or enhance collection resources. 6.Maintenance and growth of the rapidly growing fish genomic resources in the RMC Liquid Nitrogen Biorepository. This activity involves the accessioning of new samples, database cross-referencing to voucher specimens, development, and maintenance of database records on genomic resources in the Fish Division. 7.Coordinate and process inter-departmental and inter-institutional loans and exchanges.Activities include the packing and unpacking of loans (specimens and tissues) and securing state, federal, and international permit requirements when appropriate and in consultation with the museum's registrar, as well as the electronic exchange of digitized information. Facilitating the establishment of Memoranda of Understanding or Material Transfer Agreements among institutions for loans, exchange and import/export of collection-related materials nationally and internationally. 8.Routine maintenance and updating of the data portal through which our holdings are made accessible to researchers across the world.This activity is performed in ongoing coordination with faculty curators and requires regular attention to both our electronic, searchable database and server that connect the collections to the international community. 9.Training and supervision of staff volunteers, work-study students, graduate curatorial assistants, and when needed, visiting researchers in all aspects of specimen preparation, use, and conservation practices, database use, geo-referencing and digital imaging (e.g. photography, X-rays, micro CT) of specimens, and routine collections maintenance tasks. 10.Maintenance of the collection areas and equipment to ensure their suitability for research, outreach, and use by visitors. 11.Participate in education and other public program activities for the UMMZ and Herbarium including but not limited to collection tours, supporting exhibitions, and participation in public museum events. Handle inquiries from the public and researchers. Required Qualifications:An advanced degree (master's or doctoral) in biology, zoology, or related fields with 3-5 years of museum experience and fish systematics is required. Experience with database construction, use, and management is strongly preferred. Experience with the Specify database system is desired but not required. Molecular experience pertaining to systematics, or anatomical expertise on fishes related to systematics or functional morphology are preferred. Familiarity with research collections is required, as is expertise with fish diversity; expertise in Neotropical and/or North American freshwater fishes is highly desirable. Additional Information:As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world. To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu. Posting Title: Research Museum Collection Manager - Fish Division Posting salary range: $61,400.00 - $67,700.00 How to Apply: A cover letter is required and should be attached as the first page of your CV. A 1-2 page Collection Management Vision Statement should describe the candidate's motivation to become a collection manager, their skills and experience, and their vision on the roles and priorities of a world-class fish collection in the context of the Responsibilities and Qualifications listed below. Applications must be submitted through the University of Michigan Careers website(http://careers.umich.edu). Search for Job#252004in the keyword search panel. Mission Statement: The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. Background Screening:The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Application Deadline:Review of applications will begin August 31, 2024. The projected start date in Ann Arbor, Michigan is November 1, 2024 or as soon as possible. Informal inquiries about the position before applying can be directed to Hernán López-Fernández, Curator of Fishes, at hlopezf@umich.edu. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement:The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites. -- Hernán López-Fernández, Ph.D. Associate Chair for Collections - EEB Museums Professor and Curator of Fishes Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Program in the Environment University of Michigan 1105 N. University Biological Sciences Building,Office 2014 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1085 Office phone: 734-764-4816 Web: https://lsa.umich.edu/eeb/people/faculty/hernan-lopez-fernandez.html Hernan Lopez-Fernandez (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)