Shipping Natural History Specimens

Published: September 12, 2026    Legislation and Regulations, Wiki Home

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…

Vertebrate Specimen Preparator

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…

Plant Biodiversity Postdoctoral Researcher

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…

Marine Invertebrates Curator

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…

Curator Botanist Asia

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…

Assistant Collection Manager, Frozen Collections

Published: August 28, 2026    Collections Manager, Jobs

Closing: September 8, 2026

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County https://nhm.org The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) seeks an Assistant Collections Manager for Frozen Collections. This is a three-year temporary, full-time, non-exempt position funded through a National Science Foundation grant. The Assistant Collections Manager will work with collections and curatorial staff to transition frozen tissue…

Hand-carrying Specimens into the United States

Published: August 10, 2026    Legislation and Regulations, Wiki Home

Contents Statement of Purpose Hand-carrying material can be a complex and stressful process. This page is intended to help those transporting specimens into the United States. Contributors Benjamin Hess, Jeremy Kisala, Olwen Grace, Breda Zimkus Introduction Researchers are often aware that imports of wildlife material into the United States (U.S.) require that a Declaration of Importation/Exportation (3-177)…

AMNH Ornithology Museum Specialist

Published: August 10, 2026    Collections Assistant, Collections Manager, Jobs

Position Summary The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Ornithology department is seeking a full-time…

Curator of Insects & Arachnids

Published: August 10, 2026    Curator, Jobs

WHO WE NEEDRoyal Ontario Museum is seeking an innovative and collaborative Curator of Insects & Arachnids to lead one of North America’s most significant entomological collections and advance research, public engagement, and collections stewardship in this globally important field. Home to more than 10 million insect and arachnid specimens, ROM’s collection is internationally recognized for…

Science Director and Curator: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Published: August 10, 2026    Curator, Jobs

Summary of OpportunityThe Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium seeks qualified applicants for the position of Curator to oversee management of its scientific collection of shells and mollusks, contribute to the development of educational exhibits and programs, engage with the Museum’s constituencies and the malacological community, and demonstrate a commitment to building knowledge through research.…

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES)

Published: August 6, 2026    Legislation and Regulations, Wiki Home

Contents Statement of Purpose This page is for information on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). See also Overview of Permitting for Natural History Collections. Contributors Major editors: Dirk Neumann, Breda Zimkus Introduction The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a…

Conservation Laws and Protected Species (US)

Published: August 6, 2026    Legislation and Regulations, Wiki Home

Contents 1 Statement of Purpose 2 Contributors 3 Introduction 4 Endangered Species Act (ESA) 5 Bald & Golden Eagle Protection Act 6 Migratory Bird Treaty Act 7 Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) 8 The Lacey Act Statement of Purpose This page is for information on the conservation laws and protected species within the United States. Contributors Major editor: Breda…

Agencies Regulating Import, Export, and Transport (US)

Published: August 5, 2026    Legislation and Regulations, Wiki Home

Contents 1 Statement of Purpose 2 Contributors 3 Introduction 4 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) 4.1 Injurious Wildlife 5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 6 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Statement of Purpose Compliance with multiple regulatory agencies may be required for the import, export, or transport of natural history specimens.…

Director of Science

Published: August 5, 2026    Jobs, Museum Director / President

Natural History Museum of Utah https://nhmu.utah.edu/ Job Summary The Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) seeks an accomplished scientist and leader to serve as Director of Science. This is an opportunity to lead the science team at NHMU, the largest natural and cultural history museum in the intermountain west. Founded in 1963 as the state of…

Collection Manager, Archaeology

Published: August 5, 2026    Collections Manager, Jobs, NAGPRA

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Collection Manager, Archaeology Pay Range: Targeted hourly pay up to $19.37, depending 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 To Apply, go to: jobs.ou.edu and apply for job 493618 Position Introduction:Responsible for the…

In Memoriam – Marcy Revelez

Published: August 4, 2026    In Memoriam

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that longtime Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections member, Marcy Revelez, passed away on June 18, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. She was 53 years old. Marcy was born in Andrews, Texas, where she was raised in a close-knit family with…

Herbarium Collections Manager

Published: July 16, 2026    Collections Manager, Jobs

TENN Herbarium https://herbarium.utk.edu/ JOB DESCRIPTION The TENN herbarium is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual to join our department as the Herbarium Collections Manager.  The TENN herbarium houses over 710,000 plant and fungal specimens and is one of the largest collections in the southeastern United States. The Herbarium Collections Manager supports research in the herbarium focusing…

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Published: July 13, 2026    Best Practices, Botanical Collections, Collection Management, Collection Management Policies & Procedures, Curation, Curation Practices, Environment, Wiki Home, Zoology Collections

Integrated pest management is the preventive process protecting collections from damaging pests. Current recommendations for IPM discourage using toxic chemicals, or using them minimally. Preventative measures usually include things like isolation and observation, non-chemical treatment of collections before integrating with a main collection, pest identification for understanding of issues, and building envelope exclusionary measures. Most…

Freshwater Fish Collections Intern

Published: July 13, 2026    Collections Assistant, Internships, Jobs

The Everglades BioCorps Internship Program is looking for a museum collections intern (for 1-year) to help evaluate, maintain, and organize scientific collections of freshwater fish and invertebrate samples collected from the Everglades Ecosystem. This is a great post-undergrad position for someone familiar with working with museum specimens and can identify freshwater organisms. The position is…

Collections Manager, Fishes

Published: July 13, 2026    Collections Manager, Jobs

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…

Director of the University and Jepson Herbaria

Published: July 13, 2026    Jobs, Museum Director / President, Research Position, Teaching

Closing: July 31, 2026

University of California, Berkeley https://www.berkeley.edu/ Position overview Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $103,600 – $244,500 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 Application Window Open date: June…

Research Supervisor Fellowship

Published: July 9, 2026    Jobs, Research Position

Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) https://www.coterc.org/ Fellowship summary The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) is seeking a passionate, driven conservation leader to oversee and advance cutting-edge research projects in Costa Rica. This year-long fellowship (with the potential to extend) offers a rare chance to gain fantastic leadership…

Senior Collections Manager

Published: July 9, 2026    Collections Manager, Jobs

Museum of Southwestern Biology http://www.msb.unm.edu/ The Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) invites applications for a Science Museum Collection Manager 2 for the Division of Genomic Resources (DGR), a full-time, 12-month staff position at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The ideal candidate will bring a natural history museum background, the technical expertise to manage a…

Digitization Technician

Published: July 9, 2026    Collections Assistant, Databases/IT, Digitization, Jobs

Cleveland Museum of Natural History https://www.cmnh.org/ Summary:  The digitization technician will serve on a 3-year, grant-funded project to establish a digitization lab at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. In collaboration with the collections, curatorial, and information technology teams, this role will plan, develop, and implement data and image driven collections initiatives. The digitization technician…

Senior Collections Manager

Published: July 9, 2026    Collections Manager, Jobs

Cleveland Museum of Natural History https://www.cmnh.org/ Summary:  The senior collections manager will supervise a team of professional collections management practitioners to oversee the long-term care and stewardship of the permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Members of the collection management team work collaboratively across collections to oversee the day-to-day operation, collection access,…

OpenRefinery Research Program

Published: July 7, 2026    Jobs

OpenRefinery https://openrefinery.ai/ About OpenRefinery The STEM Research Program What we offer What we ask How it works How the data is used Current members and backers Getting started Benefits: Application Question(s): Education:

Data Science & Biodiversity Informatics Research Technician/Research Associate

Published: July 2, 2026    Databases/IT, Jobs

Closing: July 10, 2026

Memphis Zoo https://www.memphiszoo.org/ Data Science & Biodiversity Informatics Research Technician/Research Associate (Full Time, One-Year)Job Category: ResearchFull-TimeOn-siteRate: $50,000/year SummaryThe Memphis Zoo is seeking a motivated and creative Bioinformatics & Research Technician / Research Associate for a one-year appointment focused on applying data science, bioinformatics, and quantitative methods to zoo data and increasing connectivity between zoo and…

Curator, Ichthyology

Published: June 29, 2026    Curator, Jobs

Closing: July 20, 2026

Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/vertebrate-zoology 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 objects and…