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Research Assistant (Part-Time)

American Museum of Natural History
United States, New York, New York
200 Central Park W (Show on map)
Apr 23, 2025
Research Assistant (Part-Time)

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Position Information


Position Title Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Department Invertebrate Zoology - 011
Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Invertebrate Zoology department is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to work directly with departmental staff to image, database (digitize) and occasionally rehouse specimens in the Museum's collections.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Image specimens and their labels from various invertebrate zoology collections.
  • Create multimedia and catalog records based on the images of specimens and their labels.
  • Rehouse specimens.


The expected salary for the Research Assistant is $20/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring high manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with insects and handling of insect specimens.
  • Willingness to learn new things.
  • Ability to handle delicate instruments with care.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
  • Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.

    • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
    • Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
    • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:

      • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
      • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
      • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.






Category Part-Time/Term
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 40
Union Status Non-Union
FLSA Non-Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum $20/hour
Expected Salary Maximum $20/hour
EEO Statement
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 (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, 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.
Quick Link https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4405
Posting Detail Information


Posting Number GS859P
Open Date 04/23/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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  1. *
    Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

    • Yes
    • No




Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter


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