Assistant Curator of Ichthyology

About the role

The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida (UF) seeks qualified applicants for a 12-month tenure-track Assistant Curator of Ichthyology. This position will be filled at the Assistant faculty level in the Florida Museum’s Department of Natural History.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specimen-based research on fishes
• Contribute to and make use of the Florida Museum’s extensive and world-renowned fish collection
• Bolster current strengths in areas such as evolutionary biology, systematics, biodiversity exploration, global change biology, biogeography, and AI and bioinformatics
• Collaborate across disciplines within the museum and with other faculty and divisions within the University of Florida
• Mentor and advise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
• Teach courses in ichthyology and related fields

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field
• Evidence of excellence in research, as demonstrated through publication record, grant record, or potential to conduct grant-funded research

Qualifications

• Research and teaching are collections-based
• Contribute to the museum's goals of understanding, preserving, and interpreting biological and cultural diversity
• Experience with museum collections and their vision for curating, using, and growing the UF fish collection
• Experience with teaching, mentorship, and outreach

Skills

• Ability to conduct specimen-based research on fishes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with multidisciplinary approaches

Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000, commensurate with experience.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a 12-month and tenure-accruing position with the tenure home in the Florida Museum’s Department of Natural History.

Contact Information

To apply, interested applicants must apply online at: (##). Applications must include (1) cover letter; (2) full curriculum vitae, including lists of peer-reviewed publications and grants received; (3) research statement describing the applicant’s current and planned research; (4) statement providing the applicant’s experience with museum collections and their vision for curating, using, and growing the UF fish collection; (5) statement about the applicant’s experience with teaching, mentorship, and outreach; and (6) list of the names and email addresses of a minimum of three professional references (letters are not required at this stage).