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Assistant, Curator Schlinger Chair of Diptera

California Academy of Sciences · California Academy of Sciences

Posted 28 days ago

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This role has been open
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Assistant Curator for the Schlinger Chair of Diptera at the California Academy of Sciences will lead a collections-based research program focused on Diptera and contribute to the Academy's Project BEACON initiative. Responsibilities include conducting original research, securing funding, managing collections, and engaging in public outreach and education. The role also involves training and mentoring junior scientists and collaborating with a diverse team of researchers.

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What you need

  • Ph.D. in Entomology, Systematics, Evolutionary Biology, or other relevant discipline; postdoctoral experience highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working with natural history collections and a clear vision for integrating collections-based systematic research with modern genomic, imaging, and informatics approaches.
  • Proven track record of publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Demonstrable record of competitive external funding.
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate the relevance and importance of one's scientific work to scientific and lay audiences.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Nice to have

  • Ability to lead a molecular or genomics laboratory in support of a collections-based research program.
  • Experience contributing to or leading large, cross-disciplinary, team-based projects (e.g., digitization initiatives, biodiversity monitoring networks, or genomics infrastructure).
  • Experience managing research programs, projects, and budgets.
  • Experience training and mentoring junior scientists, particularly from groups historically underrepresented in the arthropod sciences.

What you get

  • The salary for this position is $130,000.00. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualifications and experience.
  • The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked.

Worth weighing

  • Position requires a strong focus on collections-based research, which may limit opportunities for other types of research.
  • The role includes significant public engagement responsibilities, which may not appeal to all candidates.
  • Experience with Diptera is strongly preferred, which could be a barrier for candidates with expertise in other insect groups.
  • The position is full-time and on-site, which may not suit candidates looking for remote work options.

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