Assistant Curator, Vertebrate Zoology

Job link: https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4600

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. Applicants’ research focus could include, but are not limited
to, systematics, comparative genomics, phenomics, or population genetics.

Responsibilities include conducting original scientific research on birds,
fishes, or mammals, oversee the curation and management of the collection
of their respective discipline in the Division of Vertebrate Zoology,
and enhance 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. In addition, the successful
candidate will serve as an Assistant Professor in the Richard Gilder
Graduate School and must have an interest in teaching and advising PhD
students and postdocs in comparative biology. The position will provide
opportunities to contribute to exhibition development, collaborate with
the Museum’s education department, and participate in public programs.

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). The AMNH maintains active internal grant programs to support
field research across many disciplines. The successful applicant will
have the opportunity to build on existing relationships with nearby
collaborating institutions including Columbia University and the City
University of New York.

The expected salary range for the Assistant Curator, Vertebrate Zoology
is $125,000 �" 142,000.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the
position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of
responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of
individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge,
training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and
scope of experience.

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:
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- Curriculum vitae
- 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

Consideration of applications will begin December 3, 2025

"Kimball,Rebecca T" <rkimball@ufl.edu>

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