The Ohio State University https://eeob.osu.edu/ The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at The Ohio State University invites applications for The Martha N. and John C. Moser Chair in Arthropod Biosystematics and Biological Diversity. We seek a colleague who takes lineage-focused approaches to questions in evolution and ecology of terrestrial arthropods. Candidates employing…
Published: November 4, 2026 Curator, Jobs, Teaching
Yale University, Yale Peabody Museum Position Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Curator, Paleobotany Location: New Haven, Connecticut Position Type: Faculty Position URL: apply.interfolio.com/194803 Position Description The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the Yale Peabody Museum (YPM) at Yale University invite applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at any rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full…
Published: November 4, 2026 Collections Manager, Curator, Jobs
Closing: January 3, 2027
Canadian Museum of Nature/Musée Canadien de la Nature https://nature.ca/en/ CUR01 – $93 418 to $116,770 per yearPermanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week)Work Location: Natural Heritage Campus (NHC) – Gatineau, QC Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-063 Your place at the Museum We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels…
Published: November 2, 2026 Announcements, Deadlines, News
Living Data 2027 invites the biodiversity community to shape the conference programme. Under the theme From Living Data to Ecological Intelligence, we are looking for creative and forward-looking session proposals that explore how biodiversity data, knowledge and technology can help us better understand the living world – and turn that understanding into action. We welcome…
Published: October 29, 2026 Administration, Jobs
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture www.burkemuseum.org The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (the Burke) is one of the oldest and most distinguished natural history and cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1885 and located on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, the Burke holds a singular place in…
Published: October 28, 2026 Curator, Jobs, Teaching
Department of Biological Sciences and the Museum of Natural Science at Louisiana State University https://www.lsu.edu/mns/index.php and https://www.lsu.edu/majors/science/biological-sciences.php The Department of Biological Sciences and the Museum of Natural Science at Louisiana State University invite applications for a tenure-track faculty/curator position. The Department and Museum together house >60 faculty spanning a range of disciplines, with strengths in…
Published: October 27, 2026 Exhibits, Graphic Design, Jobs
Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ OverviewThe Exhibition Production Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing, drafting, and refining 3D designs for spatial layout of exhibitions and displays at the Peabody Museum. This position reports to the Head of Visual Design and works closely with the exhibitions team, curators, and other stakeholders to creatively translate key concepts, goals,…
Published: October 26, 2026 Collections Manager, Jobs
Field Museum https://www.fieldmuseum.org/ Location: Field Museum Chicago, IL Position: Assistant Collections Manager, Botany FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: GANTZ Family Collections Center Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your…
Published: October 26, 2026 Curator, Jobs
Closing: November 30, 2026
California Academy of Sciences https://www.calacademy.org/ About the California Academy of Sciences Founded in 1853, the California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned, AZA-accredited non-profit scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Home to a world-class planetarium, aquarium, rainforest, research institute, and natural history museum—all under one living roof—our…
Published: October 26, 2026 Curator, Jobs
Closing: November 30, 2026
California Academy of Sciences https://www.calacademy.org/ About the California Academy of Sciences Founded in 1853, the California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned, AZA-accredited non-profit scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Home to a world-class planetarium, aquarium, rainforest, research institute, and natural history museum—all under one living…
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a major bureau of the Smithsonian Institution that is responsible for the acquisition, curation, and preservation of collections of…
Published: October 16, 2026 Collections Assistant, Jobs
New York State Museum https://nysm.nysed.gov/home Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Research and Collections Technician, SG-14 position in the New York State Museum. Under the supervision of a Museum Scientist 1 or higher, the incumbent will perform duties for the Paleontology Department.Duties…
Published: October 16, 2026 Graphic Design, Jobs
University of Michigan EEB Museums https://lsa.umich.edu/ummz and https://lsa.umich.edu/herbarium How to Apply A cover letter and portfolio of relevant work are required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. See Required Qualifications section for details on…
Published: October 14, 2026 Administration, Jobs
Sharewell (Cayton Children’s Museum) https://www.caytonmuseum.org/ – Position: Chief Operating Officer– Organization: ShareWell (Cayton Children’s Museum), Santa Monica, CA– Status: Full-time, exempt– Salary: $155,000–$175,000– How to apply: resume and cover letter to HR@ShareWell.org, with “Chief Operating Officer” in the subject line– Deadline: open until filled ShareWell is the nonprofit parent platform behind Cayton Children’s Museum, Grow/Wild,…
Published: October 8, 2026 Deadlines, News
Living Data 2027 invites the biodiversity community to shape the conference programme. Under the theme From Living Data to Ecological Intelligence, we are looking for creative and forward-looking session proposals that explore how biodiversity data, knowledge and technology can help us better understand the living world – and turn that understanding into action. We welcome…
Published: October 8, 2026 Announcements, News
The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) expresses deep concern about recent announcements affecting natural history collections and museum programs at institutions including the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and the Sternberg Museum of Natural History at Fort Hays State University. Natural history collections are irreplaceable scientific infrastructure. They document…
Published: October 1, 2026 Jobs, Lab Manager, Preparator
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum https://tarpits.org/ Regular Full-Time: Management Los Angeles, CA, US Requisition ID: 1772 Salary: $71,000.00 Annually The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and…
Published: September 22, 2026 Collections Manager, Jobs
University of Iowa Paleontology Repository https://paleorepository.sites.uiowa.edu/ The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability is seeking a Collections Manager. The Collections Manager is responsible for the care and management of the University of Iowa Paleontology Repository, a research collection of nearly two million fossils with a strong focus on Paleozoic invertebrates. This position coordinates access to the collections for…
Published: September 22, 2026 Curator, Jobs, Research Position
Senckenberg Society for Nature Research https://www.senckenberg.de/en/ Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN), headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill the following position at the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History in Görlitz, ideally as of April 1, 2027: Research Scientist and Curator (m/f/d) of the section Vertebrata (Tenure Track) (full time / part time…
Published: September 22, 2026 Curator, Jobs, Teaching
The Idaho Museum of Natural History and the Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University https://www.isu.edu/imnh/ Institution Information Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho…
Published: September 21, 2026 Jobs, Museum Director / President
Limper Geology Museum Job Title Director Limper Geology Museum Department Geology and Environmental Earth Science Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $67,000 Position Salary Maximum $69,000 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-10-21 Job Description…
Contents Statement of Purpose This page is for information on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which is a 1990 U.S. federal law that requires federal agencies and institutions receiving federal funding, including museums, to return Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony to lineal descendants…
Published: September 16, 2026 Curator, Jobs, Teaching
Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida (Florida Museum of Natural History) The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida (UF) seeks qualified applicants for a 12-month tenure-track Assistant Curator of Environmental Archaeology. This position will be filled at the Assistant faculty level in the Florida Museum’s Department of…
Contents Statement of Purpose This page discusses shipments into and within Europe, including the European Union (EU) and Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland as Schengen Area Members. For more general information about shipping natural history collections, see Shipping Natural History Specimens. Contributors Dirk Neumann, Jeremy Kisala, Peter Giere, Stephanie Carson, Jacqueline Miller, Benjamin Hess, Breda Zimkus…
Contents Statement of Purpose This page contains an overview on shipping natural history collections into and out of the United States. For more general information about shipping natural history collections, see Shipping Natural History Specimens. Contributors Dirk Neumann, Jeremy Kisala, Peter Giere, Stephanie Carson, Jacqueline Miller, Benjamin Hess, Breda Zimkus Disclaimer Regulations constantly change, so always…
Contents Statement of Purpose This page contains an overview of shipping natural history specimens. Contributors Dirk Neumann, Jeremy Kisala, Peter Giere, Stephanie Carson, Jacqueline Miller, Benjamin Hess, Breda Zimkus Disclaimer Regulations constantly change, so always consult the current versions and contact the relevant authorities for clarification. The information provided below should not be considered comprehensive…
Published: September 3, 2026 Jobs, Preparator
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History https://www.colorado.edu/cumuseum/ Job Summary The Vertebrate Zoology department at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History seeks a Vertebrate Specimen Preparator. The successful applicant will be an experienced individual that will carry out a large-scale specimen preparation project. The project will run for two years. This project is grant-funded and…
Published: September 1, 2026 Jobs, Research Position
Closing: September 21, 2026
University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum https://biodiversity.ku.edu/ The University of Kansas (KU), Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum (BI/NHM) invites applications for a two-year, full-time, postdoctoral researcher position in plant biodiversity, situated in the Botany Division and R.L. McGregor Herbarium (https://biodiversity.ku.edu/botany). There is potential for renewal of the appointment based on funding…
Published: September 1, 2026 Curator, Jobs
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County https://nhm.org/ The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) seeks a full-time Assistant OR Associate Curator, commensurate with experience, of Marine Invertebrates. The successful candidate will conduct collection-based research in integrative invertebrate biology, specifically overseeing the growth and stewardship of the Museum’s echinoderm collection. We are particularly…
Published: August 28, 2026 Collections Manager, Curator, Jobs
Closing: September 20, 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew https://www.kew.org/ This is an excellent opportunity to join the Herbarium Curation team within the Scientific Collections Department as a Curator Botanist (Asia). The successful candidate will curate the Herbarium collections to a high standard, which includes processing new acquisitions, processing specimens before mounting, incorporating specimens, performing or overseeing sampling of specimens…
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