Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History https://www.sbnature.org/
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is seeking an Associate Curator in Invertebrate Zoology [non Entomology]. This is a full time, exempt position. Responsible for the continued development, identification and research use of these collections, being predominantly marine and terrestrial mollusks, of over two million specimens, with the second largest holdings in Recent marine Bryozoa. We seek an energetic individual who will promote the accessibility of these collections through ongoing digitization efforts and through the Museum’s nature education programs, exhibits and science outreach.
Located in the coastal town of Santa Barbara, renowned for its Mediterranean climate, the Museum was founded over 100 years ago. It has a long established, strong tradition in collection-based research with many of its collections being ranked both nationally and internationally. Our largest IZ holdings are mollusks from the eastern and tropical Indo-Pacific and western North America with historical specimens dating to the 1850s. This resource has been built based on the quality of specimen data and today contains many hidden assets that need to be made more accessible. During the past 50 years it has grown by actively seeking personal collections from both amateur and professional malacologists, who have specialized in field work and have been meticulous in their record keeping. The Bryozoa collection includes the former holdings of the USC Allan Hancock Foundation, that formed the basis of Raymond Osburn’s monographs [1950-1953] on Eastern Pacific species, as well as the research collections of John and Dorothy Soule, compiled throughout the Indo-Pacific [1965-1997].
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in invertebrate zoology, or equivalent training; multi-year expertise with museum collections and curational techniques. Familiarity with SPECIFY software and SEM techniques, is most highly desirable, as is a record of original collection-based research that demonstrates taxonomic experience.
Candidate should be a good communicator and enthusiastic interpreter of invertebrate zoology, even outside of their specific expertise, to the public. Experience with grant writing for collection-based research, management and field work is desirable.
Online submissions to include (1) letter of interest; (2) current CV with list of publications, and up to three PDFs; (3) names of three references. Please note that Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
To view the detailed job description and submit your application, visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3331099/SB-Museum-of-Natural-History/Associate-Curator-of-Invertebrate-Zoology
Refer technical questions to Dr. Henry W. Chaney at: hchaney@sbnature2.org
Review of applications starts 15 July 2025, until filled. EOE.
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