Asian Ethnology Research Intern

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Museum of Natural History is offering a part-time, term Asian Ethnology Intern position for Spring 2027 within the Anthropology Department. The internship supports curatorial research, collection projects, and bibliographic work, with expectations of 10–20 hours per week and duties including EndNote updates and archival tracking.

Applicants should be enrolled in related programs or graduates, have research experience, and familiarity with EndNote or similar databases.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an undergraduate- or graduate-level program focused in anthropology, Asian studies, museum studies, archival studies, or another related field.
• Experience that demonstrates relevant research competencies.
• Knowledge of EndNote program or other database program(s).

Responsibilities

• Update an existing EndNote database by entering sources and carefully transcribing (or, where possible, pasting in) the Curator’s reading notes, carefully noting page numbers.
• Conducting research as directed by the Curator, which might include online, library, and/or archival sources, with results documented in brief, accurate reports. Research may include tracking topical sources and preparing an annotated bibliography.

Tools

EndNote

Job description

The American Museum of Natural History is offering a part-time, term Asian Ethnology Intern position for Spring 2027 within the Anthropology Department. The internship supports curatorial research, collection projects, and bibliographic work, with expectations of 10–20 hours per week and duties including EndNote updates and archival tracking.

Applicants should be enrolled in related programs or graduates, have research experience, and familiarity with EndNote or similar databases.