Biodiversity Lab Manager
**Note Very Short Application Deadline 09/23/2025
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/%7B0%7Dnorthcarolina/jobs/newprint/5021239
Salary: $50,633 to $67,410 per year
Education Required: Masters
Experience Required: at least 3 years
Location: 11 West Jones Street (Raleigh, North Carolina) (in person only)
Description
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Biodiversity Lab Manager will conduct original research in biodiversity and conservation and engage in education outreach with a diversity of audiences. The job includes supervision of the on-exhibit Biodiversity Laboratory, with a focus on the oversight of technology and equipment, personnel, students involved research programs, financial administration, volunteer programs, outreach efforts, permitting relevant to field work, and annual reports. The position will engage in original research on a relevant aspect of biodiversity, emphasizing the innovative application of technologies like camera traps and AI, in conjunction with the underlying mission of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, which includes local, regional, and international efforts. Research results are expected to be published in peer review literature, shared with museum visitors through the Lab, and shared globally through digital platforms. The position is responsible for best practices in the lab, ranging from hygiene, to serving as a role model for future scientists, to creating programmatic themes that raise the science literacy of visitors.This position reports to the Head of Biodiversity
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the operation of the NCMNS Biodiversity Laboratory.
- Conduct original research in biodiversity and conservation, publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting research to peers at professional meetings.
- Collaborate in creating computer vision AI models related to camera trap research and work with large data sets related to mammal biodiversity.
- Lead informal science education activities at the Museum as part of the daily routine.
- Assist with grant writing relevant to research conducted in the lab.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Management Prefers:
- Demonstrated experience in Biodiversity research, particularly with mammals and birds.
- Demonstrated experience with techniques and technologies used in biodiversity research, such as camera traps and animal tracking.
- Thorough knowledge of biodiversity data and experience working with large datasets.
- Demonstrated experience supervising in a professional capacity.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in biology, zoology, or a science curriculum related to area of expertise from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
three-years experience in specialty area;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Contact
Roland Kays
[email protected] (preferred contact method)