Jobs at Field Museum of Natural History

Supports a museum project creating interactive 3D models from biological specimen CT scans, interpretive science communication, and visitor maps for a gallery scavenger hunt. Responsibilities include preparing models for QR-code access, writing engaging content about small-animal adaptations, creating online gallery maps, and collaborating with exhibit personnel. Requires undergraduate enrollment, foundational vertebrate anatomy knowledge, 3D modeling experience, independent work, and timeline management.

Lead and manage the engineering team to operate and maintain building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, BAS). Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, contractor work, inspections, safety remediation, records, supplies, and staff development to maximize equipment uptime and building safety.

Conduct phylogenomic research on lichens using RADseq and target enrichment datasets. Perform SNP data processing, population structure analyses, phylogenetic inference, and species delimitation using R and Python on Linux. Lead at least one first-author manuscript, contribute to collaborative projects, and mentor undergraduate students from underrepresented groups. Work on-site at The Field Museum for a two-year appointment.

Two-year fellowship for early-career attorneys providing in-house legal support to a museum on repatriation, provenance, acquisitions, compliance (including NAGPRA), contracts, policies, and risk mitigation. The Fellow will draft and review agreements, advise staff across departments, assist collections research, monitor legal developments, and participate in professional development opportunities.