Museum Scientist Assistant

Position

Research Associate – Museum Science Associate (009724); UCSB Campus – Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 2065;
Full‑time (100%).

Under the direction of the Repatriation Coordinator, the Research Associate works closely with the Repository's repatriation team to support projects related to curation and repatriation. Responsibilities include assisting with the inventory and documentation of archaeological collections; conducting research to support tribal consultation, repatriation efforts, and information sharing; and compiling catalogs, reports, and other materials necessary for curation and collections management activities.

The Research Associate also assists with documenting the acquisition history of UCSB's collections and supports a variety of repository operations, including maintaining archival records, rehabilitating legacy collections, and providing general collections and curation assistance. Work is performed both independently and collaboratively with co‑workers and requires strong organizational, research, and problem‑solving skills. The position functions with a high degree of autonomy and initiative in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Native Studies, Museum Studies, or related field(s)
• Demonstrated experience with museum databases and cataloging
• Demonstrated experience with collections management and archiving
• Ability to set, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate with staff, members of the community, and colleagues at every level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality

• 1–3 years Museum collections research
• 1–3 years Archaeological field work
• 1–3 years Archiving historic documents
• Advanced knowledge of common organizational or research specific and other computer application programs
• Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques

• This is a career position with an expected end date of 2 years from the date of hire
• Master key access to University owned residence and/or other facilities
• Direct access to, and/or responsibility for, protected, personal, or other sensitive data
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

• 75% Collections Management – Works closely with the Repository's repatriation team to lead projects related to archiving historic documents and digitizing all records associated with archaeological collections and ethnographic objects curated at UCSB's Repository. Assist in the curation of archaeological and ethnographic collections, including maintaining archival records, digitizing historic records, rehabilitating legacy collections, and general curation assistance. Document the acquisition history of UCSB's collections.
  
  Prepare storage areas, maintain material containers, prepare specimens, monitor use rates of consumable supplies, and maintenance of equipment.
• 25% NAGPRA Assistant – Perform specialized curatorial work involving identification, classification, and cataloging of materials. Assist in compiling catalogs, reports, and relevant information that is necessary prior to initiating consultation with appropriate tribes. Maintain partnerships with indigenous community stakeholders. Assist in creating inventories with itemized lists of ancestral remains and cultural items that tribes have requested for repatriation.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.