Assistant Curator - Schlinger Chair of Arachnology
Quick answer
The California Academy of Sciences is hiring a Senior Assistant Curator - Schlinger Chair of Arachnology (San Francisco, CA) paying $130,000.00 to lead collections-based research and contribute to Project BEACON.
- Role
- Assistant Curator - Schlinger Chair of Arachnology
- Organization
- California Academy of Sciences
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000.00
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The California Academy of Sciences is seeking a candidate for an endowed Assistant Curator position in the Entomology Department, focusing on arachnology and collections-based systematics research.
What you'll do
- Plans and executes original collections-based systematic research
- Leads the strategic growth of the arachnid collection
- Contributes to Project BEACON
- Participates in public engagement and communication activities
- Provides service to the scientific community
What it takes
- Ph.D. in Entomology, Arachnology, Systematics, Evolutionary Biology, or other relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience working with natural history collections
- Proven track record of publishing original research
- Demonstrable record of competitive external funding
- Ability to articulate the relevance and importance of one's scientific work
- Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked, including fair and equitable compensation practices.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in San Francisco, California.
What is the compensation?
The salary for this position is $130,000.00.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Ph.D. in Entomology, Arachnology, Systematics, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field, and a proven track record of publishing original research.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should submit a resume and application through the California Academy of Sciences' Careers Page portal.
Is the job remote?
This is an on-site position in San Francisco, California.
How to apply
Apply directly on California Academy of Sciences's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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