Pteridophyte Conservation Specialist

3 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Field Museum Full time
Job Description

Our organization has a long history of connecting people to the natural environment and human history.

We are seeking a PhD-level candidate to develop a robust externally-funded research and conservation program, curate and contribute to management and oversight of the Museum's pteridophyte and lycophyte collection, lead collaborative surveys of remote areas, provide social and biological information to decision-makers to help establish effective conservation areas, pursue opportunities in education, outreach, and professional service, and contribute to the Museum's administration and public programs.

The Field Museum's Searle Herbarium is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere and houses over 3 million specimens, including nearly 40,000 types. Our collections are particularly strong in tropical Central and South America. The fern and lycopod collection is the fourth largest in the U.S.A., with over 110,000 specimens including almost 1,000 types.

The Museum has core facilities for molecular/genetic labwork, SEM and light microscopy, and high-performance computing. We have decades of experience translating science into conservation and quality of life results on the ground in the Andes Amazon and Guiana Shield region of South America, as well as the greater Chicago area. Close relationships with universities provide abundant opportunities for undergraduate and graduate training, and the use of specialized laboratories.

This is a full-time (10-month) position with a joint appointment in the Negaunee Integrative Center and the Keller Science Action Center. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust externally-funded research and conservation program.

Applications must include the following:

  1. A Curriculum Vitae
  2. A statement of research interests and career objectives
  3. A statement describing experience in and/or vision for increasing diversity and inclusion in a museum setting
  4. Contact information for three letters of recommendation (solicited for shortlisted candidates only)
  5. Copies of up to five relevant publications.

Submit all materials in PDF format. To apply and for inquiries, please email:

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



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