Paleontology Imaging & Data Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Natural History Museum of Utah is seeking a Paleontology Digitization Technician who will image, databank, and file fossil specimens, documents, and photographs. This part-time student position supports a major digitization project aligned with an IMLS grant and the university’s ongoing conservation efforts.

You will work with the Collections Digitization Coordinator and project manager to ensure accurate data capture and high-quality imaging for 12,000 fossils and related archival materials.

Qualifications

• Background in Paleontology or Geology preferred.
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Responsabilités

• Imaging specimens and scanning records, photographs, and maps.
• Uploading media and data into EMu.
• Keeping clear records of imaging work.
• Transcribing data found on specimens and photographs.
• Ensuring work is accurate and error-free.
• Handling fragile, valuable records with care.

Connaissances

Paleontology knowledge

Geology knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Camera operation

Excel

Microsoft Suite

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Outils

EMu Collections Management System

DAMs Digital Asset Management System

Nikon/Canon cameras

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

The Natural History Museum of Utah is seeking a Paleontology Digitization Technician who will image, databank, and file fossil specimens, documents, and photographs. This part-time student position supports a major digitization project aligned with an IMLS grant and the university’s ongoing conservation efforts.

You will work with the Collections Digitization Coordinator and project manager to ensure accurate data capture and high-quality imaging for 12,000 fossils and related archival materials.