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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow, Ichthyology for our Research & Collections - Ichthyology department. The Postdoctoral Fellow, Ichthyology works closely with the Assistant Curator, Ichthyology on a project quantifying microplastics in coastal fishes as part of a California Sea Grant- funded project at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
●Manage specimen sampling and microplastic laboratory work for multiple species across eight decades and along the entirety of the California coast.
●Analyze data for trends across time, space, plastic type and ecological role of each species.
● Work with collaborators to conduct RAMAN spectroscopy analyses.
● Mentor undergraduate students and postbaccalaureates in laboratory and analytical methods.
● Write manuscripts and submit for publication.
● Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Curator dependent on organizational needs.
This position has the following requirements:
● Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in statistics and microplastic laboratory protocols.
● Strong organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
● PhD in Biology, or other related discipline
● Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all opportunities and outcomes associated with the research project.
● Experience with, and knowledge of, microplastic identification methods is strongly desired, not required.
● Experience with, and knowledge of, ichthyology and/or museums sciences is strongly desired, not required.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Salary range for this position is $66,418.00 - $71,418.00 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a Full-time temporary, exempt position with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2025. There may be an opportunity for a short extension past this anticipated end date.
A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
