Category: Jobs

Director of the National Research Collections Australia

Published: December 14, 2022    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Closing: January 29, 2023

Date: 09-Dec-2022 Location: Canberra, ACT, AU Company: CSIRO Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation CSIRO is committed…

Collections Manager for Library and Cultural History

Published: December 13, 2022    Archivist, Collections Manager, Exhibits

Closing: January 8, 2023

The Natural History Museum of Denmark (NHMD), University of Copenhagen, is seeking a permanent fulltime position for a Collections Manager for Library and Cultural History, starting 1 March 2023 or as soon thereafter as possible. You will be part of a diverse Collection Management Team across the museum and will refer to the Head of Digital Collections.…

Curator of Mycology

Published: December 7, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Curator of Mycology, Museum Scientist 3, Grade 25 (PEF) The New York State Museum was established in 1836 and is the largest and oldest State Museum in the country. The New York State Museum currently has over 16 million scientific objects and specimens and over one million cultural objects in its collections. The mycology collection…

Curator of Mammals and Birds

Published: December 7, 2022    Curator, Jobs

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Zoological Museum is seeking a Curator of Mammals and Birds: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/516381/curator-of-mammals-and-birds Job no: 269996-ASWork type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full TimeDepartment: L&S/INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGYLocation: Madison, WICategories: Museums: Museum and Departmental Collection Services Job Summary: The Curator of Mammals and Birds is responsible for the direction and growth of the mammal and bird collections, which include study skins, skulls, mounts, eggs, nests,…

Curatorial Assistant: Temporary Position in North Dakota

Published: December 6, 2022    Collections Assistant, Jobs

Position Title: Curatorial AssistantNumber of positions available: 1Keywords: Museum, Collections, Paleontology, Fossil, CatalogingLocation: Bowman, ND Project Description:Participant will assist with museum collection projects focusing primarily on identification, cataloging, and rehousing of paleontological specimens within the Hell Creek Formation. Participant will be responsible for working with other museum specialists to identify previously collected specimens and to enter data into Specify.…

Hesler Visiting Scholar Fellowship

Published: December 5, 2022    Announcements, Jobs, News, Research Position

The University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the UT Herbarium (TENN) are accepting applications for the Hesler Visiting Scholar Fellowship, a funding opportunity for visiting scholars doing herbarium-based research! The deadline to apply is 3 February 2023. This fellowship is open to graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and independent…

Digitization Manager

Published: December 5, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs, Museum Technology

Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University Herbaria 60394BR Job SummaryThe Digitization Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Collections and work closely with HUH’s IT team and curatorial staff. Position DescriptionThe Digitization Manager will be responsible for supervision and training of digitization staff and manage all regular project operations of…

Collection Manager of Fishes

Published: November 30, 2022    Collections Manager, Jobs

The Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is seeking a full-time Collection Manager to be responsible for the daily curatorial operations and management of the museum’s ichthyology (fish) collection. The Collection Manager: supports the development and maintenance of the collection, database, and supports research and exhibition programs; maintains the Fish Collection website, including the online database…

Director of the Latin American Botany Program

Published: November 22, 2022    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Missouri Botanical GardenReq #582 Summary: This position reports to the Senior Vice President Science and Conservation and is responsible for the budget, staffing, operations, and strategic direction of the Department of Latin America. This position provides leadership to the Latin American program in St. Louis and across multiple international locations. Ensures that initiatives function proactively to…

Director, Plant Systematics

Published: November 22, 2022    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Missouri Botanical GardenReq #581 Summary:  This position reports to the Senior Vice President Science and Conservation and is and is responsible for leading the definition, development, and implementation of the Garden’s scientific, conservation, and restoration strategy among the applicable programs in in support of Plant Systematics.  Ensures that initiatives function proactively to support and achieve…

Director, Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development

Published: November 22, 2022    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Missouri Botanical GardenReq #579 Summary: This position reports to the Senior Vice President Science and Conservation and is responsible for leading the definition, development, and implementation of the Garden’s scientific and conservation strategy among the applicable programs within the Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development, and developing business plans in support thereof.  Ensures that initiatives function…

Curator, Vascular Plants, Latin America

Published: November 22, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Missouri Botanical GardenReq #590 Summary: The Curator will build on and strengthen the Missouri Botanical Garden’s programs in plant systematics, taxonomy and conservation, with a focus on Latin American plants. The individual holding this position will take a leadership role in identifying significant research questions and performing independent research and analysis to answer these questions. In…

Curator, Vascular Plants, Asia

Published: November 22, 2022    Curator, Jobs

Missouri Botanical GardenReq #591 Summary: The Curator will build on and strengthen the Missouri Botanical Garden’s programs in plant systematics, taxonomy and conservation, with a focus on Asian plants. The individual holding this position will take a leadership role in identifying significant research questions and performing independent research and analysis to answer these questions. In particular,…

Curator, Biodiversity Data

Published: November 22, 2022    Collections Manager, Computer Science, Curator, Jobs

Missouri Botanical GardenReq #589 Summary: This position reports to the Director of the Herbarium and is responsible for the management and curation of the Garden’s botanical specimen data as well as ongoing and future digitization efforts in the herbarium. The Curator of Biodiversity Data serves as a key link between the research staff in the Science…

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…