Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/
Pay Range: Targeted salary $18.99 per hour, based on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)
Travel: May be required
For Best Consideration Date: 8/1/2026
Position Introduction:
The Curator Archivist is responsible for the daily curatorial operations and management of the SNOMNH Fish Collection. Develop and maintain the collection, database, and support research and exhibition programs. Maintain the Fish Collection website, including the online database and image library. Ensure proper permits and documentation for field collection and loan and exchange of museum specimens. Assist curator, faculty, scholars, and students in obtaining and identifying specimens for their research projects. Assist in organizing and preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities. Train and supervise students, interns and volunteers, and helping visitors make use of the collection.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Department Preferences:
- Graduate degree (M.S. or PhD) in a discipline relevant to natural history collections, such as Biology, Biological Sciences, Museum
- Studies, or a related field, with an emphasis in fish biology.
- 36-48 months of collection-related experience in natural history museum collections, including some to all the following: curation, collection and database management, registration, digitization, and preparation of fish specimens (wet and dry collections), or academic experience working with collections in a museum, educational or similar public institution.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fish systematics and biology.
- Experience in the preparation and preservation of fishes and genomic resources.
- Experience with database management and relational databases and knowledge of external data repositories such as GBIF.
- Proficiency in using microscopes and other equipment essential for laboratory biological collections work.
- SCUBA certification (e.g., PADI/SSI Open Water or higher).
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
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