Geology Museum Curator & Collections Analyst

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Museum Curator Analyst for the Orton Geological Museum within the School of Earth Sciences. The Curator manages curation, labeling, cataloging, and preservation of fossils, minerals and meteorites, and supports displays, loans, outreach and research documentation.

Minimum BS in Earth Sciences or related fields is required; graduate degree preferred. 2+ years in museum collections; lifting up to 25 kg; OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with museum collections.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 kg.
• Experience identifying fossils, minerals, rocks including meteorites.
• Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences or related area required; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with digital museum cataloging and imaging software.

Responsibilities

• Curate specimens and promote their use in research, teaching and outreach.
• Accession, identify and label fossils, minerals and rocks; catalog specimens.
• Maintain specimen storage and improve storage areas; preserve archival materials.
• Prepare high-quality digital images and document collection materials.
• Coordinate loans of geological specimens for research, teaching, outreach and exhibition.
• Assist in outreach activities such as guided gallery tours and public presentations.

Skills

Fossil identification

Mineral identification

Paleontology

Digital cataloging

Digital imaging

Research documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences

Graduate degree in Earth Sciences

Tools

Museum cataloging software

Digital imaging software

Research documentation tools

Job description

The Ohio State University seeks a Museum Curator Analyst for the Orton Geological Museum within the School of Earth Sciences. The Curator manages curation, labeling, cataloging, and preservation of fossils, minerals and meteorites, and supports displays, loans, outreach and research documentation.

Minimum BS in Earth Sciences or related fields is required; graduate degree preferred. 2+ years in museum collections; lifting up to 25 kg; OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package.