Herbarium Curation & Data Steward

American Society of Plant Taxonomists; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curatorial Associate role at Cornell University's L. H. Bailey Hortorium Herbarium oversees all aspects of herbarium collection curation.

Responsibilities include processing and cataloging incoming specimens and archives, managing collection data, maintaining systematic organization, and performing routine care and conservation. The position also evaluates collection standards and develops strategies to improve the physical condition of the collection, streamline processes, and enhance

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field as specified.
• Experience with preserved plant specimens or herbarium management.
• Knowledge of identifying North American flora, esp. US flora.

Responsibilities

• Process and catalog incoming specimens and archives.
• Manage collection data and maintain systematic organization.
• Provide routine care and conservation for the collection.
• Evaluate collection standards and develop improvement strategies.
• Streamline processes to enhance overall efficiency.

Skills

Flora identification

Herbarium data management

Museum standards knowledge

Education

Graduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Botany, Biology, Information Science, Museum Studies

Job description

The Curatorial Associate role at Cornell University's L. H. Bailey Hortorium Herbarium oversees all aspects of herbarium collection curation.

Responsibilities include processing and cataloging incoming specimens and archives, managing collection data, maintaining systematic organization, and performing routine care and conservation. The position also evaluates collection standards and develops strategies to improve the physical condition of the collection, streamline processes, and enhance