Category: Jobs

CURATOR OF PALEOBOTANY/ICHNOLOGY

Published: February 5, 2019    Curator, Jobs, Research Position

Expired

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is looking for a Curator of Paleobotany/Ichnology Position The Curator of Paleobotany, or Ichnology, is to conduct research in support of the newly formed Arctic Paleontology Center of Excellence, and be an advocate of paleontology to the public in a manner that is beneficial to the mission of…

Associate Registrar

Published: February 4, 2019    Collections Assistant, Jobs

Expired

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Associate Registrar for our Research & Collections department. As part of the Research & Collections Division, the Associate Registrar works closely with the Chief Registrar on collection deaccessions and transfers, outgoing exhibition-related loans and incoming loans, acts as Lead Registrar on all exhibits, assists the Chief Registrar on…

Collections Manager, NEON Biorepository – Environmental & Zoological Samples (Research Specialist)

Published: February 4, 2019    Collections Assistant, Jobs, Research Position

Expired

The Arizona State University (ASU) School of Life Sciences is seeking a Collections Manager for the National Ecological Observatory Network Biorepository (NEON). This project is expected to run for 30 years. For each project year, the NEON Biorepository at ASU will receive, process, and make available for research an average of 100,000 biodiversity occurrences sampled at…

Senior Collections Manager, Osteology at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, UNM

Published: February 1, 2019    Collections Manager, Jobs

Expired

Job: Senior Collections Manager, Osteology at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, UNM Working Title: Science Mus Collection Mgr, Sr Position Grade: 13 Position Summary Manages and cares for a large, unusually complex and demanding collection of human skeletal remains and associated research materials. Collaborates with the division head and collection staff in the development and implementation of…

Burke Museum – Paleontology & Geology Collections Manager

Published: February 1, 2019    Collections Manager, Jobs

Expired

The University of Washington Burke Museum invites applications for the full-time position of collections manager of paleontology and geology. The Burke Museum, located on the university campus in Seattle, is a repository for research collections and has substantial exhibit and K-16 outreach programs. Fossil collections at the Burke Museum are actively growing and include over three million…

Executive Director – California Academy of Sciences

Published: January 30, 2019    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Expired

The Academy in 2019 With a mission to “explore, explain, and sustain life,” the California Academy of Sciences – based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park – is a beacon for knowledge, inspiration and solutions, guiding the world toward a better future by providing both hope and critical information to an increasingly global audience. The…

Research Collections Manager

Published: January 30, 2019    Collections Manager, Jobs

Expired

Florida Atlantic UniversityHarbor Branch OceanographicFt. Pierce, FLResearch Collections Manager: REQ04453 Position Summary:Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is seeking a Research Collections Manager. The Research Collections Manager is responsible for the development, management, and care of specimen-based collections at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, including, but not limited to, the Harbor Branch OceanographicMuseum (HBOM) and the Marine Biotechnology Reference Collection…

Assistant/Associate Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology

Published: January 30, 2019    Collections Assistant, Collections Manager, Jobs

Expired

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology  Summary:  The Division of Research and Collections of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History is seeking a highly-motivated researcher in the area of vertebrate paleontology. The vertebrate paleontology collection at the CMNH houses approximately 15,000 specimens, with…

Museum Technician

Published: January 30, 2019    Collections Assistant, Jobs

Expired

Location Amherst, MA Open Date Jan 17, 2019 Description The Beneski Museum of Natural History invites applications for the Museum Technician position. The Museum Technician is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), year round, casual position without benefits. The Museum Technician safely handles, cleans and maintains paleontological and geological specimens and exhibits; maintains…

Temporary Collections Assistant

Published: January 14, 2019    Collections Assistant

Expired

The City of New London/New London Public Museum is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Collections Assistant for the Museum. This temporary position is for 480 hours total at $10.50 per hour with no benefits. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Verify and Catalog Collection o   Match fossil specimens with information in the museum records o   Using…

Curator, Marine Invertebrate Paleoecology

Published: January 11, 2019    Curator

Expired

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) seeks a Curator (Assistant preferred, but open to all ranks)to lead its research on invertebrate paleontology and paleoecology, to oversee the growth and care of collections of NHMLA’s Department of Invertebrate Paleontology (IP), and to provide content for a variety of public programs.  More specifically, the successful candidate will conduct…

Conservator of Life Sciences

Published: January 8, 2019    Conservator

Expired

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) located in Oxford, UK is looking to recruit a new Conservator of Life Collections. This role is responsible for the preventive and remedial conservation of the Life Collections, consisting of skins, fluid collections, osteology and insects. You will also be responsible for the museum-wide preventive conservation efforts including IPM…

Collegiate Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Collection Curation

Published: December 22, 2018    Collections Manager, Curator, Teaching

Expired

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech seeks to fill a collegiate faculty position in wildlife conservation and collections curation at the assistant professor level. This is an academic year (9-month) non-tenure-track position that offers a clear promotion path through the professor level with up to seven-year renewable appointments. Collegiate faculty members have a primary commitment…

Collections Manager, Insects

Published: December 17, 2018    Collections Manager

Expired

Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, IL USA The Field Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of biological specimens. The Insect Collection’s holdings of worldwide Arthropoda (excluding Crustacea) rank fifth in overall size among North American collections with over 12.5 million specimens and are of worldwide importance for many groups. The collection presently includes…

Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Published: November 13, 2018    Curator, Teaching

Expired

Department: CU Museum – AdministrationRequisition Number: 13320Location: Boulder, ColoradoEmployment Type: FacultySchedule: Full-TimePosting Close Date: 25-Nov-2018 The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and the Department of Anthropology invite applications for a tenure-track, joint position as Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor. Applicants should have a PhD with specialization in Archaeology, and museum experience. The position includes…

RESEARCH TAXONOMIST – LEPIDOPTERA

Published: November 13, 2018    Research Position

Expired

Job title: Research TaxonomistDeadline: Monday, 17th December 2018 – 00:00.Employer: African Natural History Research Trust, Leominster, UK.Contract Duration: PermanentContract Type: Full TimeSalary:  £25,000 – £30,000 p.a. Negotiable, based on previous experience. Please email enquiries@anhrt.org.uk if you have any enquiries about this position. The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomological…

DIRECTOR, EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES MUSEUM AND GALLERY

Published: November 9, 2018    Museum Director / President

Expired

Campus/Location: University Park CampusDate Announced: 10/18/2018Date Closing: open until filledJob Number: 83706Classification: ExemptWork Unit: College of Earth and Mineral SciencesDepartment: Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Gallery DESCRIPTION The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) at Penn State’s University Park campus is seeking a Director who will promote the mission of the EMS Museum and Gallery, namely…

Assistant Collections Manager of Cultural Anthropology

Published: November 7, 2018    Collections Manager

Expired

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: 2 year, full-time appointmentThe Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH), founded in 1920, is located in the heart of University Circle, five miles east of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Considered among the top 10 institutions of its kind in North America, the Museum offers an incredible visitor experience, attracting roughly 275,000 visitors a year. There are more…

Assistant Professor and Curator – Plant Biology

Published: November 6, 2018    Jobs, Teaching

Expired

Assistant Professor PositionDepartment of Biological SciencesMississippi State University The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position in Plant Biology as Assistant Professor and Curator of the Mississippi State University Herbarium. We seek candidates with demonstrated curatorial skills who can develop an extramurally-funded research program. Applications are welcomed from candidates…

IMLS Program Specialist

Published: November 2, 2018    Research Position

Expired

Office of Museum ServicesProgram Specialist – GS-0301-11Full Performance Level: GS-11Closing Date:  November 15, 2018 Summary The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation…

COLLECTIONS MANAGER OF PALEOBOTANY & PALEOECOLOGY

Published: October 29, 2018    Collections Manager

Expired

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH), founded in 1920, is located in the heart of University Circle, five miles east of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Considered one of the finest institutions of its kind in North America, the Museum offers an incredible visitor experience, attracting roughly 275,000 visitors a year. There are more than 140 public education…

Senior Collection Manager for Fishers

Published: October 29, 2018    Collections Manager

Expired

The Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) is seeking a Senior Collection Manager for the Division of Fishes. The Fish Collection is located in a state-of-the-art facility in the center of the University of New Mexico (UNM) Main Campus in Albuquerque, a vibrant research and education facility associated with the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The…

NEON BIOREPOSITORY INVERTEBRATE COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Published: October 26, 2018    Collections Manager

Expired

The Arizona State University (ASU) School of Life Sciences is seeking an Invertebrate Collections Manager for the National Ecological Observatory Network Biorepository (NEON). This project is expected to run for 30 years. For each project year, the NEON Biorepository at ASU will receive, process, store, and make available for research an average of 100,000 biodiversity occurrences sampled…

Curatorial Assistant (Paleontology)

Published: October 26, 2018    Collections Assistant

Expired

The American Museum of Natural History is looking for a curatorial assistant in Paleontology. Responsibilities and Duties:The Curatorial Assistant will participate in the care and curation of the five Paleontology collections including assistance in collections moves, specimen loans, data entry and verification, visitor support, pest management, specimen inventory and rehousing, and other duties as assigned. Required…

Project Manager

Published: October 26, 2018    Jobs, Program/Project Manager

Expired

The Arizona State University (ASU) School of Life Sciences and Biodiversity Knowledge Integration Center (BioKIC) are seeking a Project Manager for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Biorepository. NEON (neonscience.org) is a continental-scale ecological observation facility, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and operated by Battelle. The project is expected to run for 30 years. For each project year,…

Museum Scientist

Published: October 23, 2018    Collections Manager, Jobs

Expired

The University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) is searching for a Museum Scientist to manage our invertebrate collection. About Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States…

Director of Natural Science Interpretation & Collections

Published: October 4, 2018    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Expired

Director of Natural Science Interpretation & Collections (full time, 35 hours/week) Position Description Purpose: The Staten Island Museum seeks a dynamic science leader to spearhead science-based initiatives utilizing the Museum’s historic natural science collections. The Director of Natural Science Interpretation and Collections will interpret the 137-year old collections for today’s audiences and provide access for…

Curator of Archaeology & Assistant Professor, Univ. of Colorado – Boulder

Published: October 4, 2018    Curator, Jobs, Research Position, Teaching

Expired

The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and the Department of Anthropology invite applications for a tenure-track, joint position as Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor.  Applicants should have a PhD with specialization in Archaeology, and museum experience. The position includes research, curating collections, and teaching archaeology and museum studies courses. The museum houses…

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2019

Published: October 4, 2018    Internships, Jobs, Research Position

Expired

The Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships (OFI) is pleased to call for applications to the 2019 Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) and affiliated programs. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellowships are offered to graduate students,…

Bioscience Curator

Published: October 4, 2018    Curator, Jobs

Expired

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is looking for a Bioscience Curator. The Bioscience Collection includes preserved plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects that represent the natural history of New Mexico and Southwestern North America (United States and Mexico), and to serve as a safe repository for in-house research specimens. The…