Director, Evolutionary Biology Research Laboratory



Director, Evolutionary Biology Research Laboratory

Salary

$1.00 - $125,000.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

15-00662 MNS65010170

Department

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Natural Science Museum

Opening Date

02/23/2015

Closing Date

3/23/2015 5:00 PM Eastern

Position Number

65010170

Section

Research & Collections

Work Location

Raleigh

Salary Grade

75FR

Recruitment Range

$48,195 - $125,000

Description of Work

Division Information: This position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, an award-winning major institution with a prominent State-wide, national and international profile. This key position works in the Evolutionary Biology Research Laboratory, a unit within the Museum’s Research & Collections section.   This position is a joint-appointment between the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and the UNC system (specifically, with the North Carolina State University College of Sciences). The employee will have non-tenure track faculty status and associated teaching and service requirements as a Research Professor with the College of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences.
 
Description of Work: 
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences and the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Sciences at North Carolina State University jointly announce a search to recruit an evolutionary biologist with experience in and a commitment to engaging the public in the study of evolution.  The position is jointly split between the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (57%) and the Department of Biological Sciences at NC State (43%). This position includes research, outreach, teaching and service responsibilities at both institutions. Given existing strengths in NC’s Triangle area (including museum/university partnerships in public science, the launch of a new center in evolutionary medicine: TriCEM, https://tricemdotorg.wordpress.com/about/, and the land-grant mission of NC State University), candidates with experience in or interest in applied evolution are particularly encouraged.
 
The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of scholarly publications, research support and engagement. This position has several areas of responsibility, including:
 
       1. Development of an original scientific research program in some aspect of evolutionary biology; research programs may have local, regional, and/or international focus and will include pursuit of external research funding, data generation and analyses, and publication/dissemination of results. Some aspects of this research should be suitable for display in the NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ Evolutionary Biology Research Laboratory (a glass-walled laboratory ‘on-exhibit’ in the Nature Research Center wing of the Museum);
       2. Operational management and administration of the Evolutionary Biology Research Laboratory, including supervision of laboratory with oversight of equipment, budgets, personnel, research programs, and volunteer programs;
       3. Teaching, at NCSU’s Department of Biological Sciences, one upper level or graduate class per year related to evolution;
       4. Training/mentoring graduate students and/or postdocs, with a particular focus on training that bridges museum/university goals. The hire can, but is not required to, also mentor undergraduate students in research and outreach;
            5. Engaging the public in understanding the study of evolution and participation in science communication initiatives, including active participation in Museum education and outreach programs, participation in Museum special events, interaction with Museum visitors, serving as a role model for students and citizen scientists, and creating programmatic themes that raise the science literacy of visitors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit**
A successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
 
(1) Considerable knowledge of many aspects of evolutionary biology 
(2) Experience applying principles and practices of research, with special expertise in some aspect of evolutionary biology
(3) A demonstrated mastery of materials, equipment, and techniques used in laboratory practices and in fieldwork
(4) Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in evolution or related subjects
(5) A demonstrated track record of effective and creative science communication to diverse public audiences
(6) Experience writing and/or administering grants to fund biological research
(7) Experience successfully publishing technical science papers in peer-reviewed journals

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's degree in biology, zoology, botany, or other natural science curriculum or related field and four years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in a natural science museum program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PhD preferred.
Applicants should attach: a current CV; contact information for 3 personal references; and a vision statement, including how their research and science communication initiatives figure in a broader scientific context.

Supplemental and Contact Information

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click APPLY link above. All relevant experience must be included on application to receive proper credit. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state application.
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information, please contact: Kate Foley (919) 707-9809 or
kate.foley@naturalsciences.org
 

 

For permanent appointments:

State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few.  Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: 

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits


For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

**There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.**




 

01
I understand that DENR requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application (if you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application).
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you willing to accept a salary of $48,195 but no more than $125,000?
  • Yes
  • No
03
DENR - Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
  • Less than High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • High School + 1 year
  • Associate's Degree or High School + 2 years
  • High School + 3 years
  • Bachelor's Degree or High School + 4 years
  • Bachelor's Degree + 1 year
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
04
What best describes your years of experience in biology, environmental sciences, science education or other science curriculum related to the area of expertise. You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • At least one year but less than 2
  • At least 2 years but less than 3
  • At least 3 years but less than 4
  • At least 4 years but less than 5
  • At least 5 years but less than 6
  • At least 6 years but less than 7
  • At least 7 years but less than 8
  • At least 8 years but less than 9
  • At least 9 years but less than 10
  • 10 years or more
05
Do you have considerable knowledge of many aspects of evolutionary biology? You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have experience applying principles and practices of research, with special expertise in some aspect of evolutionary biology? You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have a demonstrated mastery of materials, equipment, and techniques used in laboratory practices and in fieldwork? You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in evolution or related subjects? You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have a demonstrated track record of effective and creative science communication to diverse public audiences? You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • Yes
  • No
10
Do you have experience writing and/or administering grants to fund biological research? You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • Yes
  • No
11
Do you have experience successfully publishing technical science papers in peer-reviewed journals? You must list this experience on your application to received credit for the experience.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government