Herbarium Digitization Intern: AI-Driven Specimen Imaging

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden invites applications for a Herbarium Digitization Intern. This 1000 hour funded internship, part of the Bezos Earth Fund project Accelerating Species Discovery with Artificial Intelligence, reports to the Assistant Director of the Herbarium.

Responsibilities include barcoding specimens, imaging, transcribing data, and occasional public outreach. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm; payrate is $19 per hour. Indoor work environment within the Steere Herbarium.

Qualifications

• Coursework in Biology and/or museum or library studies.
• Experience with imaging procedures.
• Experience with herbarium procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with South American geography.
• Understanding of written Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Barcode specimens and create records in database.
• Capture digital images of specimens.
• Transcribe specimen data from digital image into database.
• Participate in occasional public outreach.

Skills

Biology coursework

Imaging procedures

Herbarium procedures

Geography knowledge (South America)

Spanish language awareness

Independent work

Communication and attention to detail

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden invites applications for a Herbarium Digitization Intern. This 1000 hour funded internship, part of the Bezos Earth Fund project Accelerating Species Discovery with Artificial Intelligence, reports to the Assistant Director of the Herbarium.

Responsibilities include barcoding specimens, imaging, transcribing data, and occasional public outreach. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm; payrate is $19 per hour. Indoor work environment within the Steere Herbarium.