Curator Archivist

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Curator Archivist is responsible for the daily curatorial operations and management of the SNOMNH Fish Collection. This role involves developing and maintaining the collection and its database, supporting research and exhibition programs, and managing the Fish Collection website, including the online database and image library. The position ensures proper permits and documentation for field collection and the loan and exchange of museum specimens. Additionally, the Curator Archivist will assist curators, faculty, scholars, and students with specimen acquisition and identification for their research, and help organize and prepare presentations and programs that highlight collection materials and research activities. This role also includes training and supervising students, interns, and volunteers, and assisting visitors in utilizing the collection.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree (M.S. or PhD) in a discipline relevant to natural history collections, such as Biology, Biological Sciences, Museum Studies, or a related field, with an emphasis in fish biology.
36-48 months of collection-related experience in natural history museum collections, including some to all the following: curation, collection and database management, registration, digitization, and preparation of fish specimens (wet and dry collections), or academic experience working with collections in a museum, educational or similar public institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of fish systematics and biology.
Experience in the preparation and preservation of fishes and genomic resources.
Experience with database management and relational databases and knowledge of external data repositories such as GBIF.
Proficiency in using microscopes and other equipment essential for laboratory biological collections work.
SCUBA certification (e.g., PADI/SSI Open Water or higher).

Responsibilities

Manage the daily curatorial operations and management of the SNOMNH Fish Collection.
Develop and maintain the collection and its database.
Support research and exhibition programs.
Maintain the Fish Collection website, including the online database and image library.
Ensure proper permits and documentation for field collection and loan and exchange of museum specimens.
Assist curator, faculty, scholars, and students in obtaining and identifying specimens for their research projects.
Assist in organizing and preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities.
Train and supervise students, interns and volunteers.
Help visitors make use of the collection.