Undergrad Herpetology Collections & Data Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas' Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum is seeking a student hourly to assist with collections management and data handling. The role focuses 50% on maintaining and digitizing fluid-preserved amphibian and reptile specimens and 50% on acquiring and preparing specimens for accessioning.

The position requires a minimum of 4 hours per week and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours during the semester. Remote work is not available; on-site duties in Lawrence, KS.

Qualifications

• Interest in Biology and Biodiversity Collections.

Responsibilities

• Assist Curators to ensure long-term integrity and preservation of the physical collections and storage environment.
• Monitor status and organization of fluid, tissue, and dry collections.
• Maintain collection database and digitize specimen data.
• Process specimen loans, exchanges, and gifts with records.
• Participate in annual reviews of loans and recalls.

Skills

Biology interest

Job description

The University of Kansas' Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum is seeking a student hourly to assist with collections management and data handling. The role focuses 50% on maintaining and digitizing fluid-preserved amphibian and reptile specimens and 50% on acquiring and preparing specimens for accessioning.

The position requires a minimum of 4 hours per week and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours during the semester. Remote work is not available; on-site duties in Lawrence, KS.