Assistant Curator of Mammals

The Field Museum invites applications for an Assistant Curator of Mammals. We seek PhD-level candidates demonstrating excellence in collections-based research, especially in systematics, evolution, and related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust externally-funded research program, curate and contribute to management and oversight of the Museum’s mammal collection, pursue opportunities in education, outreach, and professional service, and contribute to the Museum’s administration and public programs.

The Field Museum’s mammal collections are globally and taxonomically extensive, with notably strong representation from Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. In addition, the Museum has core facilities for molecular/genetic labwork, SEM and light microscopy, and high-performance computing. Close relationships with local universities provide abundant opportunities for undergraduate and graduate training and use of specialized laboratories.

This is a full-time (10-month) position with a renewal schedule of 3 + 3 years; after successful promotion to the Associate level, it is renewable every 7 years, according to the Field Museum’s Policy Statement on the Curatorial Ranks.

To apply and for inquiries, please email: [email protected]

Applications Should Include

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of research interests and career objectives
• A statement describing experience in and/or vision for increasing diversity and inclusion in a museum setting
• Contact information for three letters of recommendation (solicited for shortlisted candidates only)
• Copies of up to five relevant publications. Submit all materials in PDF format

For full consideration, complete applications should be received by September 1, 2022. The start date will be on or after January 1, 2023.

Important Note: In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, guests and their families, the Field Museum is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions from the vaccine will not be considered as given the nature of this position, we are unable to provide an accommodation for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

The Field Museum is an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
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