Job posting: Open-Rank Curator of Mineralogy, Division of Physical Sciences, American Museum of Natural History

The Division of Physical Sciences at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an outstanding colleague to join the vibrant Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS). This is an open rank tenure-track/tenured appointment to be filled at the Assistant Curator and Assistant Professor, Associate Curator and Associate Professor, or Full Curator and Full Professor level; career stage will be considered in application review.

The Museum seeks an individual with core expertise in mineralogy with broad scientific interests, focused on high impact research. The successful candidate will have demonstrated scientific creativity and the potential to sustain an innovative research program in mineral science and to develop effective collaborations and partnerships. Applicants' research focus could engage any of the many fields encompassed by mineral sciences, e.g., biomineralization, carbon sequestration in mineral reservoirs, mineralogical indicators of Earth history, advanced ore beneficiation, critical minerals, or the broad applications of spectroscopy to mineral sciences, to name a few fields.

Responsibilities include conducting original scientific research in mineral science as well as active curation of the world-class AMNH mineral collection and the new Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to engage in public outreach. We welcome an interest in collaboration with colleagues within AMNH and the regional academic community, including Columbia University and The Graduate Center of CUNY, and in engagement with our Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency and our Physical Sciences Research Experience for Undergraduates programs. This position offers opportunities to develop leadership roles in the global mineral sciences and geoscience communities.

The AMNH is a recognized leader in scientific research and academic and public education about mineralogy.  Resources available at the AMNH include extensive geological, zoological, anthropology, and paleontology collections; a wide range of optical, electron beam, and other analytical tools; experimental laboratories; LA-ICPMS facilities shared with Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University; and a generous internal grant program to support field research across many disciplines.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in geosciences or a closely related field and have post-doctoral research or equivalent experience at the time of appointment. Expected annual salary range is $120,000 to $165,000.

Applications should consist of a single pdf document that includes:

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

   

• Curriculum vitae

   

• Research statement, including past achievements and future plans (max. 3 pages, including figures and references)

   

• Curation statement, including your vision for the role of mineral collections (max. 2 pages)

   

• Statement addressing experience and interests in teaching, exhibitions, and public outreach (max. 2 pages)

   

• Statement of commitment and contributions to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and/or museum settings (max. 2 pages)

   

• Names and contact information for three people who could provide letters of reference at the time of application submission

   

• Up to 5 significant publications

   

All materials should be submitted to:

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. The Museum’s Diversity Statement and Reasonable Accommodation procedures are available at: .