The Department of Invertebrate Zoology, based at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), in Washington DC and Suitland, MD invites applicants for the position of Museum Technician (Zoology). The selected candidate will sort, ship, catalog, and curate specimens and participate in occasional fieldwork to assist in characterizing biodiversity and connectivity of populations and communities in the Gulf of Mexico. The position requires experience with specimen collection information systems (e.g. EMu) and Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) rules and regulations for shipping scientific research specimens. The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including the public, is essential, as well as knowledge of invertebrate taxonomic and preservation techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to gather statistics and participate in regional, local or national meetings. All of these efforts will support the identification and characterization of biodiversity and prioritization of areas for restoration and conservation of mesophotic and deep benthic habitats in response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill under a new partnership between NMNH and NOAA’s Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Community Program.
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Full-time, 2-year temporary appointment with full Smithsonian benefits to be filled at the IS-7 level, equivalent to Federal GS-7. Extension of position for up to 5 years is possible.
Complete details and how to apply:
https://www.si.edu/content/ohr/SITrustVacs/SITrust-23-NMNH1203.pdf