Assistant Curator, Vertebrate Zoology Job at American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

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  • American Museum of Natural History
  • New York, NY

Job Description

The Division of Vertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an Assistant Curator in either the Department of Ornithology, Ichthyology, or Mammalogy to start on or after July 1, 2026. The AMNH is searching for an innovative researcher in evolutionary biology, with emphasis on collection-based research. The successful candidate will have demonstrated high-impact scholarship, grantsmanship, and the potential to establish an independent research program, mentor graduate students and post-doctoral scholars, and establish effective collaborations and partnerships within and outside of the Museum. Responsibilities include conducting original scientific research on birds, fishes, or mammals, overseeing the curation and management of the collection of their respective discipline in the Division of Vertebrate Zoology, and enhancing the Museum’s collections through field expeditions and scientific collecting. The successful candidate will demonstrate the interest and ability to engage in public outreach in line with AMNH’s strategic goal to address the local and global impact of climate change and biodiversity loss through collaboration across science, education, exhibitions, and external partners. The AMNH is a recognized leader in scientific research, graduate education, and public education about science and the natural world. Resources available at the AMNH include world-class zoological collections, including a cryogenic collection ; genomics labs and an ancient biomolecules lab ; computational systems; and a wide range of optical, electron beam, and X-ray analytical tools (including CT scanning). Required Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in biology or a related field with relevant post-doctoral research experience at the time of appointment. Applications should consist of: Research statement, including goals, achievements and future plans (max. 3 pages, including figures and references) Museum service statement addressing museum experience and interests in collections, teaching, exhibitions, and public outreach (max. 3 pages) Names and contact information for three people who will be contacted to provide letters of reference at the time of application submission. Up to 5 significant publications Application materials should be submitted as a single PDF. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Brian Smith (bsmith1@amnh.org). The AMNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Museum of Natural History

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