Category: Jobs

Collections Manager – Herpetology

Published: November 18, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

San Diego Natural History Museum seeks a full-time professional for the position of Collections Manager for the Department of Herpetology. The collection contains over 76,000 catalogued specimens dating back to 1891 including the largest rattlesnake collection in the world. Our holdings mostly come from southern California and Baja California, but also contain specimens that span…

Curator of Entomology

Published: November 18, 2022    Curator, Jobs

The mission of the Biodiversity Research Center of the Californias (BRCC) is to perform field exploration and collections-based research in Southern California and Baja California with a global scientific perspective; to preserve specimens and associated information that document our region’s natural history and biodiversity; to provide scientific knowledge about the natural history of our region; and…

Curator II Natural History Curator

Published: November 18, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Closing: November 28, 2022

Posting Close Date: 11/28/2022  Department: DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Division: DTCA – MUSEUMS AND HISTORY DIVISION  Salary Range: $47,669.04 - $70,428.24, Full Time   Position Description  Curators perform a broad range of professional and technical museum work involving, but not limited to, assessment, evaluation, survey, inventory, preservation, research, education, and planning for a specific collection and/or program area within a museum.  The Nevada…

Curator of Geology Bedrock Core

Published: November 4, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Details and application instructions can be found at:  http://www.nysed.gov/hr/employment/museum-scientist-3-1666029441 The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 3 position in the New York State Museum (Albany, NY).  Under the supervision of a Museum Scientist 4 or higher, the incumbent will serve as a curator within the Geology…

Associate Conservator, Carnegie Museum of Natural History – 2 Yr Project

Published: November 2, 2022    Conservator, Jobs

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge,…

Natural Sciences Registrar (Two-Year Term position)

Published: October 31, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs, Registrar

Closing: November 15, 2022

Illinois State Museum Society · Springfield, Illinois ABOUT US The Illinois State Museum Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1952. Since its inception, the Society has provided valuable support – through both financial resources and advocacy – for the programs and operations of the Illinois State Museum. We are looking for the right person to…

Museum Scientist – Jepson Herbarium

Published: October 24, 2022    Collections Assistant, Collections Manager, Jobs

Closing: December 1, 2022

Job Title: Museum Scientist (9723C), The Jepson Herbaria – #43980Job ID: 43980Location: Main Campus-Berkeley Departmental Overview: The University and Jepson Herbaria are separately budgeted units within the Vice Chancellor of Research Office and are a member of the Berkeley Natural History Museums Consortium. They are located within the Valley Life Sciences Building. Both units are…

Director Search, Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum

Published: October 24, 2022    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Closing: December 16, 2022

The University of Kansas (KU) seeks outstanding applicants for the position of director of its Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum. The Biodiversity Institute (BI), which includes the KU Natural History Museum, studies past and present life on Earth to educate, engage and inspire. An internationally recognized center for research, graduate education and public outreach in systematics,…

Curator, Invertebrate Zoology

Published: October 24, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Closing: November 1, 2022

Location: Edmonton, ABCompany: Government of Alberta Job Information Job Title: Curator, Non-avian VertebratesJob Requisition ID: 31904Ministry: Culture and Status of WomenLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: ​​​​​​​Open competitionClosing Date: November 1, 2022Classification: ​​​​​​​Scientific 2 / (024SCA) About Us The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the…

Curator, Non-avian Vertebrates

Published: October 24, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Closing: November 1, 2022

Location: Edmonton, ABCompany: Government of Alberta Job Information Job Title: Curator, Non-avian Vertebrates Job Requisition ID: 31904Ministry: Culture and Status of WomenLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: ​​​​​​​Open competitionClosing Date: November 1, 2022Classification: ​​​​​​​Scientific 2 / (024SCA) About Us The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the…

Herbarium Collections and Data Coordinator

Published: October 19, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium Collections and Data Coordinator serves as the liaison of work flows between the Herbarium’s physical and digital collections. This includes administering the Herbarium’s volunteer program as it pertains to digitization and data transcription of specimens, as well as maintaining the workflow for new determinations of physical specimens and their corresponding…

Manager of Genetic Resources

Published: October 19, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs, Lab Manager

***Please note, Harvard University will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Job Summary The Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) at Harvard University aims to be an inclusive environment that welcomes colleagues of all backgrounds to work in a respectful and collegial environment. The Manager of Genetic Resources will interact with staff and researchers across…

Outreach Administrator – Auburn University Museum of Natural History

Published: October 19, 2022    Jobs, Public Outreach, Teaching

Requisition Number S2088P Home Org Name Biological Sciences Division Name College of Sciences & Math Position Title Outreach Administrator – Auburn University Museum of Natural History Job Class Code CA06ABC Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary The Auburn University Museum of Natural History (AUMNH) is seeking a creative,…

CURATOR INVERTEBRATES

Published: October 18, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Closing: October 31, 2022

Job Description Te Papa is looking for a driven Curator Invertebrates to join the Museum’s Natural History team.    The Te Papa Natural History team develop, care for and research collections of plants and animals, documenting the biodiversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, understanding its evolutionary history, and providing the foundations for its protection. Through exhibitions, publications,…

CURATOR VERTEBRATES (FISHES)

Published: October 18, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Closing: October 31, 2022

Job Description Te Papa is looking for a driven Curator Vertebrates to join the Museum’s Natural History team.  The Te Papa Natural History team develop, care for, and research collections of plants and animals, documenting the biodiversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, understanding its evolutionary history, and providing the foundations for its protection. Through exhibitions, publications,…

Collections Manager – Angela State Natural History Collection

Published: October 18, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

Closing: November 11, 2022

$32,957-$38,752 Job Summary/DescriptionUnder supervision of the Curators and Department Chair, manages the teaching and scientific specimen collections and databases (Arctos and Symbiota) in the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC), including the Herbarium, Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, and Genomic Resources collections. Serves to promote the ASNHC, department, and university through various forms of community outreach. Oversees…

Research Museum Collection Manager- Biorepository

Published: October 10, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

Closing: October 30, 2022

Summary The University of Michigan Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) is seeking a Collection Manager for the EEB-Museums Biorepository, with emphasis on growth and management of the Michigan Pathogen Biorepository (M-PABI). The EEB-Museums Biorepository and M-PABI include frozen tissues and other sample types from multiple divisions of the University of Michigan Museum of…

Assistant/Associate/Full Curator, New York Botanical Garden

Published: October 5, 2022    Collections Manager, Computer Science, Curator, Jobs, Program/Project Manager, Research Position

Closing: November 7, 2022

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is excited to announce up to five full-time career-track research positions at any rank in Science. We are searching for creative, collaborative thinkers to join us in a multidisciplinary approach to developing biodiversity-based solutions to  21st century problems. NYBG Scientists leverage existing strengths while building unique and collaborative opportunities.…

Research Museum Collection Manager

Published: October 5, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

Closing: October 20, 2022

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) is seeking a Collection Manager of Vascular Plants at the University of Michigan Herbarium (https://lsa.umich.edu/herbarium), located at the new Research Museums Center (RMC) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Herbarium develops and maintains collections explicitly for use in research and education, benefiting science, society, and the university at…

Conservator, Natural History

Published: September 30, 2022    Conservator, Jobs

Job Information Job Title: Conservator, Natural History Job Requisition ID: 32756Ministry: Culture and Status of WomenLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 17, 2022Classification: Technologies 5 About Us The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider…

Assistant Curator, Science Education

Published: September 28, 2022    Collections Assistant, Collections Manager, Jobs, Public Outreach, Teaching

Closing: October 31, 2022

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF STATE P.O. BOX 459, TRENTON, NJ 08625 NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY ISSUE DATE: September 23, 2022 CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2022* OPEN TO: Interested individuals who meet the requirements SALARY: $68,214.76 – $96,960.49 DIVISION: New Jersey State Museum POSTING #: STA-2022-051 TITLE: Assistant Curator, Science Education   DEFINITION: Under the general…

Associate Objects Conservator, 2 Year Position

Published: September 27, 2022    Conservator, Jobs

Associate Objects Conservator, 2 Year Position The Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) is seeking an experienced, full-time Associate Objects Conservator to join our conservation department and work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience working with archaeological materials, ideally wood, and a Master’s degree…

Zoological Collections Manager

Published: September 26, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

This position is responsible for the management, preservation, accessibility, and growth of the Bell Museum Zoological Collections at the University of Minnesota. The Zoological Collections Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the core zoology collections of the Bell Museum, which include collections of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, mollusks, crustaceans, and associated genetic resources. The…

Assistant Professor & Curator of Ichthyology

Published: September 20, 2022    Curator, Jobs, Research Position, Teaching

For full consideration please apply by October 15th, 2022. The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology and the Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota invite applications for a 9-month academic tenure-track position as ichthyologist and Curator of Fishes.  We welcome applicants working in any area of ichthyology with a focus on organismal biology, fish…

Collections Manager of Invertebrates and Plants

Published: September 14, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

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 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 than 140…

Collections Manager of Vertebrates

Published: September 14, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

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 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 than 140…

Assistant Professor in Plant Systematics and Curator of the Herbarium at the Burke Museum

Published: September 14, 2022    Curator, Jobs, Teaching

Position Description The University of Washington (UW) Department of Biology is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant Systematics to also serve as Curator of the Herbarium at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Positive factors for consideration include experience with collections-based research, broadly defined as managing collections, curation, working with museum specimens,…

Research Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History

Published: September 14, 2022    Jobs, Program/Project Manager, Public Outreach

The Alabama Museum of Natural History (https://almnh.museums.ua.edu/) at The University of Alabama seeks a Research Outreach Coordinator. This is a full-time, staff-level position with benefits located on the campus of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The position reports to the Director of the Alabama Museum of Natural History. The University of Alabama Museums (https://museums.ua.edu/) includes…

Assistant Curator of Mammalogy

Published: September 13, 2022    Collections Assistant, Collections Manager, Curator, Jobs

The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida (UF) seeks qualified applicants for a 12-month tenure-track Assistant Curator of Mammalogy. This position will be filled at the Assistant faculty level in the Florida Museum’s Department of Natural History. The Division of Mammalogy contains >35,000 specimens representing over 1,200 species from 25 of the 27 orders of mammals,…

Systems Administrator – Research Museum

Published: September 7, 2022    Computer Science, Jobs

Closing: September 16, 2022

Summary The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator to join a diverse team of professionals dedicated to successful advancement of educational and research activities. You will work with the Infrastructure team to create and support servers and provide other infrastructure services to Technology Services teams,…