Research Assistant
American Museum of Natural History
- New York City, NY
- $52,000-57,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Department Invertebrates - 012
Position SummaryThe 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 Division of Paleontology (Invertebrates) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to assist with activities in support of a collaborative research project investigating biogeography, turnover and evolutionary dynamics of the Late Ordovician mass extinction. This is a one-year, term-limited position.Job duties include:
- Assist with research goals of the grant, including data collection/entry/analysis and manuscript preparation.
- Assist with acquisition (field work), curation and imaging of fossil invertebrate specimens in support of research and outreach goals.
- Assist with outreach programming and dissemination goals of the grant, including content and platform development and conference attendance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Earth science, geology, evolutionary biology or another related field.
- Interest and/or past experience in research of fossil arthropods, paleontological fieldwork, and/or informal education.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
- Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70
Union Status Non-Union
FLSA Non-Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum $52,000/annual
Expected Salary Maximum $57,000/annual
EEO StatementThe American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.
Quick LinkPosting Detail InformationPosting Number GS907P
Open Date 08/04/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplication review is expected to begin on August 25, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted after this date.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Earth science, geology, evolutionary biology or another related field?
- Yes
- No
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