Field Museum
Research Assistant II, Zoology
The Field Museum is seeking a Research Assistant in Zoology. They will assist Curator Rdiger Bieler with tasks in the marine molluscan collections in the context of a grant-funded biodiversity project that explores the coral-reef-associated molluscan fauna of the Florida Keys. This is a term position ending 23.5 weeks from the start date. Duties and Responsibilities
Specimen handling and sorting (dry and fluid preserved) Identification of specimens using provided literature sources Organization and rehousing of specimen lots and literature files Work with in-house and online databases Minimum education level: BSc. Experience and skills desired: Experience with natural history collections Experience with specimen work under magnification (loupes, microscope) Organizational skill Detail attention Ability to work with ethanol-preserved material Supervision received: Receives general supervision by Curator of Zoology/Invertebrates. Supervision exercised: The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work hours and shift: 28 hours per week, 8:30am-4:30pm Hybrid eligibility: Not Eligible Location: 1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Union representation: This position is represented by Field Museum Workers' United, AFSCME Council 31, AFL-CIO. Pay range: $21.00/Hourly The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges. At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at recruitment@fieldmuseum.org.
The Field Museum is seeking a Research Assistant in Zoology. They will assist Curator Rdiger Bieler with tasks in the marine molluscan collections in the context of a grant-funded biodiversity project that explores the coral-reef-associated molluscan fauna of the Florida Keys. This is a term position ending 23.5 weeks from the start date. Duties and Responsibilities
Specimen handling and sorting (dry and fluid preserved) Identification of specimens using provided literature sources Organization and rehousing of specimen lots and literature files Work with in-house and online databases Minimum education level: BSc. Experience and skills desired: Experience with natural history collections Experience with specimen work under magnification (loupes, microscope) Organizational skill Detail attention Ability to work with ethanol-preserved material Supervision received: Receives general supervision by Curator of Zoology/Invertebrates. Supervision exercised: The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work hours and shift: 28 hours per week, 8:30am-4:30pm Hybrid eligibility: Not Eligible Location: 1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Union representation: This position is represented by Field Museum Workers' United, AFSCME Council 31, AFL-CIO. Pay range: $21.00/Hourly The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges. At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at recruitment@fieldmuseum.org.