Assistant Curator of Entomology

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Employment Type:
Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Final date to receive applications:
This application will remain open until 11:50pm on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Rate of Pay: $60,000.00 - $76,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience. The wage band is set and not subject to negotiation.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Curator in Natural Sciences initiates, develops, and directs original research projects related to biology and systematics; publishes original scholarly works; develops and enhances the Museum’s Natural Sciences collections within specialized and broad areas of the discipline; actively pursues funding support for research and Museum programs; and provides content and knowledge for, and actively engages with, Museum programs and activities.

Conducts original research related to Museum collections within specialized and broad scope of scientific discipline, including studies relevant to the Biodiversity of Hawai'i (contributing to the Hawai'i Biological Survey) and the broader Pacific region.

Maintains a moderate level of productivity in the publication of original scholarly works.

Maintains affiliations in scholarly and professional organizations through active service (i.e., committees, councils, editorial review boards, funding review panels), including presentations at regional, national, or international meetings, symposia, and workshops which enhance their development as a Museum scientific professional.

May serve in a junior editorial role for the Museum’s scholarly publications series.

Assists in the development of Natural Sciences collections to improve and enhance the collections; works alongside the respective Collections Manager to assist in general oversight of collection management procedures (loan processing, accessions, cataloging, etc.); analyzes specimens and provides identifications within specialized scientific discipline.

Collaborates with Collections and Informatics staff to facilitate and enhance digital accessibility of collections, databases, and other resources in Natural Sciences.

Serves as a subject matter resource to inform and recommend updates to safety procedures and policies related to Natural Sciences collections, laboratories, field work, and associated research activities.

Actively seeks and obtains financial support through grants, contracts, professional contracts and other resources to further research, bring improvements to Natural Sciences collections, and/or to support Museum programs.

Supervises grant-funded projects or laboratory staff and serves as affiliate faculty advisor to graduate level students as appropriate.

Serves the Museum’s public programs and goals through contributions to educational program development, exhibit planning, and by providing lectures, workshops, field trips, staff and docent training and other activities; and through provision of technical information, content knowledge, and assistance to the Museum and its clients or partners.

Contributes to operational planning, including planning and development of immediate and long-term project goals and objectives for the Department of Natural Sciences.

Interacts with staff and Museum clients with tact, courtesy, and professionalism. Demonstrates a collaborative approach; supports teamwork and maintains constructive working relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.

Works in a safe manner and follows established safety practices to protect fellow staff members, volunteers, and visitors. Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations and establishes safe…