Curator of Insects & Arachnids
$78,047–$122,654 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead stewardship of ROM's internationally significant Insects & Arachnids collection by conducting original research in taxonomy, systematics, and conservation biology while securing external funding. Develop innovative exhibitions and public programs that connect diverse audiences to biodiversity, and collaborate across curatorial, collections, and education teams to create interdisciplinary experiences. Build partnerships with universities, Indigenous communities, and government agencies to advance knowledge sharing, and mentor students, interns, and staff to foster the next generation of scientists. Serve as a public spokesperson through presentations and media outreach to champion public scholarship.
Required Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent) in arthropod systematics, ecology, conservation biology, or a closely related field
- expertise in arthropod taxonomy and phylogenetics
- Demonstrated research excellence with a record of scholarly publications
- the potential to establish or expand an externally funded research program
- At least one year of postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience within a museum, university, government, NGO, or similarly research-intensive environment
- Experience working with natural history collections
- applying collections-based research to advance scientific knowledge and public understanding
- Strong interest or experience in developing museum exhibitions, public programming, and science communication for diverse audiences
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills
- the ability to work effectively across disciplines and with internal and external partners
- Experience mentoring or supervising students, interns, volunteers, or research staff
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and collaborative engagement
- an interest in working with Indigenous communities and diverse partners
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise in molecular and genomic methods, including DNA analysis, phylogenomics, comparative genomics, or historical biogeography
- Experience securing competitive research grants or philanthropic funding
- Knowledge of museum collections management, digitization initiatives, and museum ethics
- Experience integrating conservation, sustainability, or biodiversity research into public engagement initiatives
- Eligibility for a university cross-appointment and/or NSERC funding
- International research collaborations and cross-cultural experience
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