Space History Curator — Aerospace Artifacts & Research Lead

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, located in the National Air and Space Museum within the Space History Department, seeks candidates for a position that requires a museum-related degree or equivalent experience. The role emphasizes advanced historical research on human spaceflight, analytical methods, and documentation of artifacts, with opportunities to present findings to diverse audiences.

Applicants should demonstrate how their experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
• OR Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• OR Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.
• In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: GS-13 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience includes: conducting advanced historical research related to human spaceflight programs and technologies; developing analytical approaches to address complex research questions; documenting the significance and provenance of artifacts or collections; presenting research findings and serving as an expert resource to professional, academic, governmental, or public audiences.

Education

Museum-related degree or related field

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution, located in the National Air and Space Museum within the Space History Department, seeks candidates for a position that requires a museum-related degree or equivalent experience. The role emphasizes advanced historical research on human spaceflight, analytical methods, and documentation of artifacts, with opportunities to present findings to diverse audiences.

Applicants should demonstrate how their experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized