Curatorial Assistant - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Description

Job Posting Title:
Curatorial Assistant

  • Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences

  • Position Open To:
All Applicants

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40

  • FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

  • Earliest Start Date:
May 07, 2024

  • Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2024

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Location:


UT MAIN CAMPUS

  • Job Details:
Purpose


The Curatorial Assistant will work with the Curator in the preparation, preservation, data capture, and accessioning of material into the UT Insect Collection, as well as perform other tasks essential to the general operation of the Insect Collection such as managing incoming and outgoing loans, maintaining collection safety procedures, and coordinating activities of external researchers and other visitors to the collection.


Responsibilities:


  • Preparing, accessioning, and databasing material in the UT Insect Collection
  • Maintenance of lab supplies, spaces, and safety procedures
  • Data management
  • Specimen imaging
  • Public outreach
Assist the UT Insect Collection in public outreach events, field collections of specimens, and specimen imaging.

Required Qualifications


A university-level degree in entomology, biology, museum studies, or a related field that includes credit hours in an entomology class with a collections component.

At least 3 months experience in museum collections or entomology.

Knowledge of ordinal-level insect taxonomy. Familiarity with the basic functions of natural history collections. _Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate._

Preferred Qualifications


A university-level degree in entomology, biology, museum studies, or a related field that includes credit hours in an entomology class with a collections component.

At least 6 months experience in museum collections or in entomology. Knowledge of family-level insect taxonomy with a demonstrated specialization and/or publication record in a particular taxon. Familiarity with the basic functions of natural history collections.

Salary Range

$29.00 hourly + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  • May work around standard office conditions
  • May work around chemicals
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Climbing of ladders
Work Shift

May occasionally require a non-standard work schedule including working long days, weekends and/or holidays.

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Employment Eligibility:
  • Retirement Plan Eligibility:
  • Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

  • Pay Transparency:


The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.


  • Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original

documents

to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

  • E-Verify:


The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English)
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  • Compliance:
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