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)…
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…
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…
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.…
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 editor: Breda Zimkus Introduction The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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:
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…
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…
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…
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…
Published: June 29, 2026 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Harvard University https://www.harvard.edu/ Job Summary: The Curatorial Assistant II assists with the general curation of the vascular plant and cryptogamic collections. Job-Specific Responsibilities: This position spends an equal amount of time between the vascular plant and cryptogamic collections performing the following duties: Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Basic Qualifications: College background…
Published: June 22, 2026 Curator, Jobs, NAGPRA
Nevada State Museum https://www.carsonnvmuseum.org/ Job Summary The Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs’ Museums & History Division located in Carson City is seeking to fill their Curator 2 position. The Nevada State Museum, Carson City (NSMCC) is one of seven museums within the Division of Museums and History in the Department of Tourism and Cultural…
Published: June 22, 2026 Administration, Collections Manager, Jobs
Closing: July 5, 2026
Australian Museum Research Institute Join us at the Australian Museum and help us to achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change. The Australian Museum Research Institute’s Mission The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI®) is committed to understanding and responding to challenges facing our planet through scientific research, communication and education and…
Published: June 22, 2026 Jobs, Registrar
Buffalo Bill Center of the West https://centerofthewest.org/ The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is pleased to welcome applicants for the position of Assistant Registrar for Collections. Under the direction of the Registrar, this individual will work alongside a team of enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to care for, document, and manage the Center’s five museum…
Published: June 22, 2026 Curator, Jobs
Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change https://leibniz-lib.de/ Become part of our institute in Hamburg. We are looking for the next possible date, limited according to the WissZeitVG for three years a scientist for a position as curator of ornithology in full-time 39.00 hours/week, at LIB Hamburg, representing research at an internationally competitive level.…
Published: June 18, 2026 Databases/IT, Jobs
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 museum biodiversity research. This position will collaborate closely with the Arctos Consortium to…
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