Oral Historian and Curator of Life Sciences – Science History Institute

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Oral Historian and Curator of Life Sciences to conduct research on the modern histories of the life sciences to include biotechnology and synthetic biology. The Oral Historian and Curator of Life Sciences will conduct and process full-life or project-focused oral history interviews with scientists and engineers. This position is eligible for remote work within the U.S.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of three years of experience of directed research projects for a library, museum, or similar institution
• PhD in science, social science, or humanities
• Experience with digital tools used for historical research
• Strong project-management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently at times and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to travel both domestically (0–15%) and internationally (on occasion)

The starting annual salary for this position is $70,000. Salary offer may be higher based on candidate’s experience.