Description:
This position is ideal for a candidate passionate about advancing strategic collections initiatives and contributing to innovative care solutions within a dynamic and research-driven museum environment.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Ensure the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of ROM’s Vertebrate and Invertebrate Fossils collections through expert collections management practices, including rehousing, databasing, and preventive care.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for visiting researchers, facilitating access to specimens and supporting the scholarly use of the Vertebrate Paleontology collection—the most frequently accessed Natural History collection at ROM.
- Collaborate across departments to advance strategic initiatives in collections stewardship, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance care, accessibility, and documentation.
- Support major databasing projects and digital initiatives aimed at increasing global access to the collections, with a particular focus on under-documented areas and high-priority specimens.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of policies, workflows, and standards related to collections, ensuring best practices in fossil specimen care.
- Participate in institutional priorities and projects that support ROM’s mission to connect art, culture, and nature while strengthening the role of collections in research, education, and public engagement.
WHAT YOU BRING
- A degree in paleontology, museum studies, biology, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fossil taxonomy and systematics, with experience handling and caring for both vertebrate and invertebrate fossil specimens.
- Proven experience with collections management practices, including database management, cataloging, rehousing, and preventive conservation of natural history collections.
- Familiarity with collections database systems (e.g., TMS or similar) and digital tools for documentation and data accessibility.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
- A collaborative approach and effective communication skills to support partnerships with researchers, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for contributing to the long-term stewardship of museum collections.