[Nhcoll-l] Collection Manager, Fishes, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

[Emily Troyer]

Collection Manager (Curator Archivist), Fishes, Sam Noble Oklahoma
Museum of Natural History

To apply, go to:
https://jobs.ou.edu/jobs/curator-archivist-norman-oklahoma-united-states

Pay Range: Targeted salary $18.99 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include
some weekends)

Travel: May be required

For Best Consideration Date: 8/1/2026

Position Introduction:

The Curator Archivist is responsible for the daily curatorial
operations and management of the SNOMNH Fish Collection. Develop and
maintain the collection, database, and support research and exhibition
programs. Maintain the Fish Collection website, including the online
database and image library. Ensure proper permits and documentation
for field collection and loan and exchange of museum specimens. Assist
curator, faculty, scholars, and students in obtaining and identifying
specimens for their research projects. Assist in organizing and
preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials
and research activities. Train and supervise students, interns and
volunteers, and helping visitors make use of the collection.

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Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree.
Department Preferences:

Graduate degree (M.S. or PhD) in a discipline relevant to natural
history collections, such as Biology, Biological Sciences, Museum
Studies, or a related field, with an emphasis in fish biology.
36-48 months of collection-related experience in natural history
museum collections, including some to all the following: curation,
collection and database management, registration, digitization, and
preparation of fish specimens (wet and dry collections), or academic
experience working with collections in a museum, educational or
similar public institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of fish systematics and biology.
Experience in the preparation and preservation of fishes and genomic resources.
Experience with database management and relational databases and
knowledge of external data repositories such as GBIF.
Proficiency in using microscopes and other equipment essential for
laboratory biological collections work.
SCUBA certification (e.g., PADI/SSI Open Water or higher).
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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