
Apologies to those of you not eligible, but Rusty Russell and I thought that the TDWG community might want to know about this job posting from Kathy Hollis (NMNH). Please don't ask me questions about it -- I'm just posting on their behalf. ----------- The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is seeking a paleobiology informatics specialist. The posting closes Friday July 11, 2014. This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities may also apply to Job Announcement #14R-JW-299027-MPA-NMNH. *Duties* - Develops, designs, implements and maintains sustainable and extensible database-driven web applications. - Assists research staff in implementing digital collaboration with colleagues outside the Museum and will support a facility for two-way sharing of research data. - Establishes and oversees a georeferencing program to georeference Paleo and historical United States Geologic Survey collecting localities according to best practices and established standards. - Researches and reviews the applicability of new information technologies and processes that improve the efficiency and productivity of Department digitization and research programs. *For full details and to apply:* For all applicants with non-Federal status: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/373760000 For all Federal status applicants: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/373776500