Assistant Research Scientist, part-time non exempt

New York University: NYU - NY:
Arts and Science (A&S):
Anthropology Department Location

New York

The Assistant Research Scientist, part-time non-exempt, will be assisting with curation and organization of a zoo archaeology laboratory. Specific responsibilities include curating and cataloging collections, organizing the collections space, and assisting with the return of collection loans.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $28-$32 per hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

The preferred start date is June 1, 2026. The position is for 3 months at 20 hours per week.

The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a zoo archaeology laboratory, experience with faunal analysis and curation, and coordinating undergraduate students working in an archaeological research environment.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology or related field

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