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Assistant Research Scientist, part-time non exempt

New York University
New York City, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026
💰 $64,000/yr($56,000/yr$64,000/yr)

About the role

Description

The Assistant Research Scientist, part-time non-exempt, will be assisting with curation and organization of a zooarchaeology laboratory. Specific responsibilties include curating and cataloging collections, organizing the collections space, and assisting with the return of collection loans.
 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $28-$32 per hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

The preferred start date is June 1, 2026. The position is for 3 months at 20 hours per week. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a zooarchaeology laboratory, experience with faunal analysis and curation, and coordinating undergraduate students working in an archaeological research environment.

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology or related field

 

Application Instructions

Please apply via Interfolio with a resume.

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