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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles CountyNatural History Museum

Curator, Marine Invertebrates

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

5-15 years

Compensation

$83K - $112K per year

Posted

17h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks a Curator of Marine Invertebrates to conduct collection-based research, specifically overseeing the growth and stewardship of the Museum’s echinoderm collection. The role involves developing an externally funded research program, supervising staff and students, and actively participating in museum activities like exhibits, education, and public outreach.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) seeks a full-time Assistant OR Associate Curator, commensurate with experience, of Marine Invertebrates. The successful candidate will conduct collection-based research in integrative invertebrate biology, specifically overseeing the growth and stewardship of the Museum’s echinoderm collection. We are particularly interested in candidates who can tackle big-picture questions in marine biodiversity science and are able to apply research findings to issues of global importance. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct integrative, specimen-based research at a globally recognized natural history museum. NHMLAC’s marine invertebrate collections are the largest in the western United States, with strengths in benthic macroscopic specimens from the Eastern Pacific as well as globally. These collections house approximately 12 million specimens of extant phyla, with strong emphasis on crustaceans, mollusks, annelids, and echinoderms.


The Curator is expected to have and expand an active, public facing, and externally funded research program that includes field work. While research interests should span the globe, the position should emphasize California and Southern California-based studies that address questions in biodiversity science, complementing existing strengths of NHMLAC. Additionally, the Curator will supervise staff and volunteers, mentor students, and develop working relationships with local colleges and universities. Active participation in museum activities—including exhibits, education, community science, public outreach and media interactions, and fundraising—is required.


Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

  • Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and competitive external funding.

  • Experience with the care and management of marine invertebrate wet collections is highly desirable.

  • Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with culturally diverse audiences.


NHMLAC’s values—adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional—guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC deeply values diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and enthusiastically encourages applications from all people, including those who identify as a minority in science, person of color, neurodivergent, a woman, a person with a disability, a veteran, and/or part of the LGBTQAI+ community.

Updated 17h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Integrative Invertebrate Biology • 1+ yrs
Marine Biodiversity Science • 1+ yrs
Collection Management • 1+ yrs
Research Program Development • 1+ yrs
Field Work • 1+ yrs
Supervision • 1+ yrs
Public Engagement • 1+ yrs
Modern Methods and Informatics • 1+ yrs

Experience

5-15 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$83K - $112K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationLos Angeles, California, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalMedium6/10
cognitiveHigh9/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityHigh8/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Team size

Growing team

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) is a globally recognized natural history museum and a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a workplace and public environment that uplifts Kindness, Fairness, Openness and Dignity. It houses the largest marine invertebrate collections in the western United States.

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Curator, Marine Invertebrates

Los Angeles, California, United StatesFull Time