Published: July 11, 2025 Jobs, Program/Project Manager
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History http://naturalhistory.si.edu/ The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Department of Paleobiology is seeking one, full time, independent contractor to assist with project management and provide logistical support for the Paleobiology Defragmentation Project. The contract period is for 1912 hours for 12 months, plus one (1) option year of 1912…
Published: July 9, 2025 Collections Manager, Jobs
University of Reno, Nevada https://www.unr.edu/ The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact…
Published: July 9, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
American Museum of Natural History, Institute for Comparative Genomics https://www.amnh.org/research/institute-comparative-genomics Position Title: Curatorial Assistant 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…
Published: June 24, 2025 Conservator, Jobs
Yale Peabody Museum (https://peabody.yale.edu/), Yale Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (https://ipch.yale.edu/) The Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) and the Yale Peabody Museum (YPM) are seeking a postgraduate associate for a one-year, full-time position to contribute to a collaborative project to study the risks associated with hazardous materials in the museum’s…
Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ Apply here: Job number: 95240BR University Job Title: Director of Public Programs, YPM Bargaining Unit: None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) Time Type: Full time Duration Type: Regular Compensation Grade: Galleries & Museums Compensation Grade Profile: Director of Public Programs, YPM (27) Wage Ranges: Click here to see our…
Yale Peabody Museum 95090BR University Job Title Materials Assistant 2 Bargaining Unit L34 – Local 34 (Yale Union Group) Time Type Full time Duration Type Regular Compensation Grade Labor Grade D Wage Ranges Click here to see our Wage Ranges Searchable Job Family Service Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5 Work Week Standard (M-F equal…
Published: June 16, 2025 Articles, News
Russell D. “Tim” WhiteYale Peabody Museum (retired)Tim White Museum Consulting LLC At the 2025 annual meeting of the Society, the Carolyn L. Rose Award was presented to Suzanne Boyer McLaren from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Sue is the tenth recipient of the award. The Carolyn L. Rose Award is our Society’s highest honor…
Published: June 16, 2025 Collections Manager, Jobs
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/ Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus Schedule: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5, occasional evenings and weekends Work Type: Onsite Salary Range: Targeted salary $39,500 annually based on experience Benefits Provided: Yes Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter Application Instructions To apply, go to: https://jobs.ou.edu/ and apply for Job Number 251244…
Published: June 11, 2025 Collections Manager, Jobs
Florida Biodiversity Collection https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/specimen-collections/ The Florida Biodiversity Collection at the Florida Wildlife Research Institute is now hiring for a collection manager of our Marine Invertebrate Collection. The posting can be found here: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/854418/. The listing text also follows this message, below the email signature. Applications will be accepted through June 20, 2025, and must be…
Published: June 11, 2025 Curator, Jobs
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History https://www.sbnature.org/ The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is seeking an Associate Curator in Invertebrate Zoology [non Entomology]. This is a full time, exempt position. Responsible for the continued development, identification and research use of these collections, being predominantly marine and terrestrial mollusks, of over two million specimens, with…
History Museum at the Castle – https://myhistorymuseum.org/ Position: Museum Specialist – Natural History ProgrammingClassification: Temporary (1 year), Full-TimeSalary: $50,000 – $55,000Hours: 40 hours weeklySupervisor: Executive DirectorOversees: Interns, volunteers Position Summary:The History Museum seeks a Museum Specialist in Natural History Programming. The successful candidate will help move the natural history collection currently housed at the Weis…
History Museum at the Castle https://myhistorymuseum.org/ Position: Museum Specialist – Natural History ProgrammingClassification: Temporary (1 year), Full-TimeSalary: $50,000 – $55,000Hours: 40 hours weeklySupervisor: Executive DirectorOversees: Interns, volunteers Position Summary:The History Museum seeks a Museum Specialist in Natural History Programming. The successful candidate will help move the natural history collection currently housed at the Weis Earth…
Published: June 3, 2025 Collections Manager, Jobs
University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/museums/museum-zoology Full-time, fixed term for four years (in the first instance). Salary: £35,116-£45,413 The Senior Collections Lead’s primary responsibility is to manage the team responsible for Collections Management, Care, and Conservation; whilst also playing a significant role in the delivery of this work, particularly in areas of collections management. You…
Published: June 2, 2025 Jobs, Research Position
Milwaukee Public Museum https://www.mpm.edu/ The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) seeks a postdoctoral fellow (postdoc) to assist with a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project titled “Collaborative Research: BoCP Implementation: Using the Past to Predict the Future: How Physiology and other Functional Traits Determine Survival/Extinction in W. Atlantic Mollusks.” The position is dependent upon continued NSF support…
Published: May 24, 2025 Jobs
Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ The Head of Anthropology Collections oversees the day-to-day stewardship, use, and development of the resources of Anthropology Division and supervises divisional staff. The position will provide a unified vision for the responsible care, stewardship, and improvement of the cultural collections and databases, while conducting research and facilitating research by the public…
Published: May 23, 2025 Conservator, Jobs
Carnegie Museum of Natural History https://carnegiemuseums.org/ *still accepting applications* Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum…
Published: May 23, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
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American Museum of Natural History https://www.amnh.org/ 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 Invertebrate Paleontology…
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ Job description: The National Museum of Natural History is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the Museum Specialist (Natural Science) position responsible for independently conducting research on the provenance of museum objects, coordinate the provenance research for the NMNH and coordinate the Shared Stewardship and Ethical Returns…
Published: May 12, 2025 Collections Manager, Jobs
Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center https://biodiversity.utexas.edu/collections/plants-collection The Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center has an opening for a full-time collections manager. This staff member will join the curator and assistant curator in running the TEX and LL herbaria. For more details, the link to the official job posting is: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/Collections-Manager–Billie-L-Turner-Plant-Resources-Center_R_00039443?q=collections%20manager The TEX and LL…
University of Kansas Natural History Museum https://biodiversity.ku.edu/ The University of Kansas Natural History Museum’s informal science education programs advance science education by educating, engaging and inspiring visitors about natural history, evolutionary biology, and other science topics. The museum seeks an experienced museum educator for a small department to create and implement a range of engaging…
Roger Tory Peterson Institute https://rtpi.org/ About the Roger Tory Peterson Institute The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) is located in Jamestown, NY, where Roger Tory Peterson was born and raised. For 40 years, RTPI has provided a diversity of research, educational, and cultural programs. In 2021, the organization adopted a new strategic plan that places…
Published: May 2, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Closing: May 15, 2025
Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ The Yale Peabody Museum is pleased to announce a job opening for a Museum Assistant in its Entomology Division. This is a permanent, full time position and an opportunity to join a growing entomology collection in an academic setting that is a vibrant component of Yale University’s natural history museum. The…
University of California, Berkeley Museum of Paleontology https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/ Senior Museum Scientist, Paleobotany (9722U) #77855 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a…
Published: April 28, 2025 Education, Jobs, Public Outreach
The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums https://pentacrestmuseums.uiowa.edu/ The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museum is hiring a dedicated Coordinator of Education and Engagement (100% appointment). Reporting to the Director of Museums, the Coordinator of Education and Engagement (CEE), plays a leadership role in advancing the mission of the Museums by integrating the collection into the university’s curriculum. The CEE will…
American Museum of Natural History amnh.org Position Title: Imaging and Georeferencing Technician Department: Ornithology – 018 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…
Botanical Research Institute of Texas Press https://fwbg.org/ The starting salary for this position is $76,800. The Director of BRIT Press will manage the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Press. This position is responsible for the preparation, manufacture, and distribution of botanical research and scientific discoveries. This will include overseeing operations, scientific editing, and publishing…
Published: April 11, 2025 Databases/IT, Jobs, Program/Project Manager
Closing: May 6, 2025
University of Alberta Museums https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/browse The University of Alberta Museums is seeking a Project Manager for the University of Alberta Museums Collection Management System (CMS) Renewal Project. University of Alberta Museums (UAM) is one of Canada’s largest academic and research museum collections with millions of objects and specimens in both the Natural Sciences and Humanities. Its…
Published: April 7, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Royal Ontario Museum https://www.rom.on.ca/ WHO WE ARECanada’s largest and most comprehensive museum, ROM, is home to a world-class collection of artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new discoveries, ROM plays a vital role in advancing…
Contents 1 Statement of Purpose 2 Contributors 3 USFWS Federal Migratory Bird Special Purpose Salvage Permits 4 Resources Statement of Purpose This page is for information on USFWS Federal Migratory Bird Special Purpose Salvage Permits. See also Permitting. Contributors Emily Braker USFWS Federal Migratory Bird Special Purpose Salvage Permits Federal Migratory Bird Special Purpose Salvage Permits are administered by the Department…
Contents 1 Statement of Purpose 2 Contributors 3 Staff Training Statement of Purpose These links and documents contain information about best practices for training personnel working with natural history collections. Contributors Content generated during The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) Annual Joint Meeting – 2016, during an iDigBio sponsored workshop by the following individuals…
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