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****** Alina Freire-Fierro Collection Manager Herbarium PH, Botany Deptartment Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 19th and Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 U.S.A. *** Tel: 1-215-299-1157 freirefierro@ansp.org http://www.acnatsci.org/research/jessupinfo.html http://espanol.groups.yahoo.com/group/Anunciosbotanicos/

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Biodiversity Information Manager

(Position Announcement # 938)

Issue Date: October 12, 2006 Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia seeks an administrator for the databases of its specimen collections who can develop database-driven desktop and web applications. The collections encompass 17 million specimens in areas spanning botany, entomology, herpetology, ichthyology, malacology, mammalogy, ornithology, paleontology and general invertebrates. The databases hold more than 1 million records in several platforms. More information about science at the Academy is available at http://www.ansp.org/research.

The information manager will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the databases, and will work closely with curatorial staff to develop informatics tools for efficient capture of biodiversity data and images, quality control, data visualization and analysis, GIS, web-based data access, and internet collaboration. Duties will include development of information models, database documentation, information security, code, user interfaces, quality control, and database life cycle management. Other duties will include assisting collections and research staff in developing informatics support sections of grant proposals. Good communication skills are essential. There is the possibility of some time for independent research in biodiversity informatics depending on qualifications.

Requirements: Degree in biology (with strong computer programming/database skills) or a degree in computer science (with extensive knowledge of biology). Experience with web-database programming in a LAMP environmental (Linux, Apache, MySQL or PostgreSQL, PHP) and with MS Access and Visual Basic.

Desirable: Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.); experience with biodiversity databases; experience with some of the following: Linux/Unix system administration; Perl or Bash scripting; FileMaker Pro; qmail/ezmlm; ImageMagick; MapServer; DiGIR/TAPIR.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately. The Academy of Natural Sciences offers a competitive benefits package.

TO APPLY: Send resume, statement of interest, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:

Maria Eife, Asst. Office Manager Announcement: Biodiversity Information Manager #938 The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195