Requisiton: 003895

Department: University/Jepson Herbaria

Location: Main Campus-Berkeley

Annual: $21,264

01/05/2006

This requisition will remain open until filled.

 

Provide general collections data assistance to senior collections staff and herbaria researchers.  In particular, assist with cryptogamic and vascular plant curation.

50% Cryptogamic Curation (mosses, algae, etc., under the direction of the Bryophyte and Algae Curator):
Transfers specimens into new cabinets and assists with ongoing curatorial reorganization.
Using appropriate equipment (e.g., refrigerator dolly), assists with the physical moving of herbarium cabinets (possibly weighing up to 600 lbs.), and other large objects.
Using existing software, prepares labels for new acquisitions and enters data into curatorial database.
Inserts new acquisitions into cryptogamic collections.
Folds paper into bryophyte packets.
Assists with other aspects of general cryptogam curation as needed.

25% Collections Data Assistance (under the direction of the Manager of Data Collections):
Performs routine data entry for the accessioning of new acquisitions and the retroactive data capture of existing specimens.
Performs routine data entry of transaction records.
Routine clerical filing of transaction papaerwork.
Using existing software, prepares labels for new acquisitions.

25% Vascular Plant Curation (with priority given to material from California or otherwise addressing the Jepson Herbarium mandate, under the direction of the Manager of Vascular Plants):
Inserts new acquisitions into vascular plant collection, using accepted cross-references and making new labeled folders after confirming that such are needed, referring problematic cases to more experienced curatorial staff.
Assists with specimen preparation and mounting.
Performs other routine curatorial tasks and assists with general vascular plant curation as needed.

Required: Basic computer skills in Word and Excel. Skilled in making computer generated specimen labels with a high degree of accuracy,  proven data entry skills. Ability to clearly understand and follow instructions in spoken and written English.  Ability to perform routine tasks for extended periods of time with minimal error rate.  Exceptional manual dexterity.  Ability to handle archival material with care.  Superior attention to detail.  Physical ability to repetitively lift light objects to 6' height (using a step stool if needed).
Desired: Prior experience with cryptogamic curation.

Up to three positions are available. These are career with end date positions (50%-100% variable) with a 2-year duration from approx Feb 2006 to Jan 2008.  Employment beyond Dec 2007 is contingent upon funding.