Oral Historian and Curator of Life Sciences

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Oral Historian and Curator of Life Sciences to conduct research on the modern histories of the life sciences to include biotechnology and synthetic biology. The Oral Historian and Curator of Life Sciences will conduct and process full-life or project-focused oral history interviews with scientists and engineers. This position is eligible for remote work within the U.S.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of three years of experience of directed research projects for a library, museum, or similar institution
• PhD in science, social science, or humanities
• Experience with digital tools used for historical research
• Strong project-management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently at times and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to travel both domestically (0–15%) and internationally (on occasion)

Submit applications by Friday, February 7, 2025, for first consideration. 

If necessary, a second review of candidates will be conducted Friday, March 14, 2025.

The starting annual salary for this position is $70,000. Salary offer may be higher

based on candidate’s experience.

The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.

About the Science History Institute

Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.