Geoscience Museum Curator & Research Analyst

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Orton Geological Museum is seeking a Museum Curator Analyst to curate and document geological specimens, including fossils, minerals, and rocks. The role requires a BS in Earth Sciences or related fields and involves research, teaching support, and outreach in a dynamic museum setting.

Responsibilities include accessioning, labeling, cataloging, image preparation, and contributing to publications, with additional duties in storage, displays, loans, and public programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences, Geology, Biology, or related field.
• Experience with fossils, minerals, and rocks.
• Ability to use digital museum cataloging systems and imaging software.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Curate specimens and promote their responsible use in research, teaching, and outreach.
• Accession, identify, label fossils, minerals, and rocks including meteorites.
• Catalog specimens and preserve metadata; document materials digitally.
• Prepare high-quality digital images and assist in research publications.
• Maintain specimen storage and support improvements to storage areas.
• Support development and maintenance of displays.
• Facilitate loans for research, teaching, outreach, and exhibition.
• Engage in outreach activities such as guided tours, presentations, and attendance data; assist in the museum store.

Skills

Fossil identification

Mineral identification

Digital photo documentation

Education

BS in Earth Sciences / Geology / Biology

Job description

Ohio State University’s Orton Geological Museum is seeking a Museum Curator Analyst to curate and document geological specimens, including fossils, minerals, and rocks. The role requires a BS in Earth Sciences or related fields and involves research, teaching support, and outreach in a dynamic museum setting.

Responsibilities include accessioning, labeling, cataloging, image preparation, and contributing to publications, with additional duties in storage, displays, loans, and public programs.