The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Curator of Mammals. The successful candidate will have an innovative field- and specimen-based research program that contributes to understanding the evolutionary biology of mammals in areas such as phylogenomics, conservation, phylogeography, climate change, systematics, eco-evolutionary interactions, and behavior.Enhancing the Museum's collections through field collections is essential.In addition, ideal candidates will have experience in informal education, outreach, and community engagement.We seek a collegial individual, especially from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, who will help the Department of Zoology and Health Sciences grow its scientific and public impact, as well as its collections as appropriate. The DMNS mammal collection consists of approximately 22,000 specimens spanning 1870 to the present, is worldwide in coverage, and has more than doubled in size in the last two decades. The collection continues to grow through focused collecting and acquisition of specimens from a variety of partners. Specimen records are databased in Arctos and also accessible through the major portals (e.g., GBIF, iDigBio, GGBN, etc.).The collection's primary strength is its focus on the southern Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, including an emphasis along the Front Range of Colorado. High-quality specimen data, frozen tissues, and parasites are associated with most of the specimens archived since 2006, very much exemplifying the "extended specimen" concept. The mammal collection is housed in the modern Avenir Collection Center which opened in 2014. The collection is also supported by a fully staffed vertebrate preparation lab and genetics lab, as well as other facilities. Job Class:Full-Time Assistant Curator Hiring Range:$58,00 - $68,000/annually Associate Curator Hiring Range:$68,00 - $78,000/annually Close Date:02/26/2024 Curator definitions: Assistant Curator:At the Assistant level, curators must engage in original research, but need not necessarily include new methods, synthetic approaches, or questions of broad scope. Similarly, research impact may be limited to a narrowly defined field. For curators with minimal collections responsibilities, or lacking such responsibilities altogether, considerably more weight will be given to research products (e.g., publications and grants) or outreach products.Hiring range:$58,000 - $68,000/annually Associate Curator:At the Associate level, curators will engage in original research, with a portion of this work being collaborative and addressing problems of at least moderate scope and complexity. Research impact should exceed that of the Assistant Curator level, influencing a more broadly defined field at least nationally, with publications more frequently including synthetic works in high profile venues.For curators with minimal collections responsibilities, or lacking such responsibilities altogether, considerably more weight will be given to research products (e.g., publications and grants) or outreach products.Hiring range:$68,000 - $78,000/annually Essential duties: · Works with the Zoology and Health Sciences team and other DMNS staff to conduct research, curate collections, and provide outreach in support of the evolving needs and mission of the museum. · Elevates the impact of the Zoology and Health Sciences Department within and beyond the museum. · Stewards and grows collections as appropriate. · Grows new non-scholarly relationships and networks in support of departmental and museum goals. · Works collaboratively with a wide range of DMNS departments, including in fields outside of their scholarly expertise, to ignite community passion for science and nature. · Collaborates with community scientists, interns, and volunteers to produce scholarship, improve collections, and/or conduct outreach. Minimum qualifications/requirements: · Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field. · 4 years' experience with lab equipment. What we are looking for: · Scholarly productivity, with substantial peer-reviewed publications already published. · Field- and collections-based research program in mammalogy. · Postdoctoral or other related postgraduate experience. · Experience utilizing and/or curating a mammal research collection. · Expertise in mammalogy complementary to those of existing Zoology curators. · Experience in obtaining permits for fieldwork. · Record of extramural grant acquisition and/or private fundraising skills. · Public speaking ability, including experience with, or interest in, developing skills in a wide range of science communication styles and media. · Desire to participate in diversity, equity, access and inclusion initiatives. · Candidates traditionally underrepresented in science. · Spanish or other language fluency. Application Instructions: A Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of application; current and ABD doctoral students will not be considered. Applications must include a single merged PDF that contains: (1) a one to two page cover letter stating the rationale for interest in this position and how you think you might strengthen the DMNS Zoology and Health Sciences team; (2) a one page statement of where your current or future research interests are heading; (3) a one-page statement outlining your experience and vision for collections, and (4) a curriculum vitae that includes dates of conferred degrees and a list of names and contact information of three references. Please submit your application materials by 02/26/2024.Applications will not be accepted after this time.Applications will only be accepted electronically via the Museum's websitewww.dmns.org. Garth M. Spellman Director of Zoology and Health Sciences Curator of Ornithology Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 N Colorado Blvd Denver, CO 80205 303-370-6469 Garth Spellman (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)