Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references by December 17, 2021. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Museum Science or related field and 1 year related experience.

Written and oral communication, problem solving, organization, working on teams with different skill levels and learning curves, working with team members from diverse backgrounds and social groups, knowledge of data management procedures including familiarity with SQL.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Museum Science or related field. One year experience in data management for natural history collections. Data cleaning (OpenRefine, etc); scripting (e.g., Python, PHP); Linux; Darwin Core and related data standards; cross-walking data between different standards; image processing software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom); familiar with tools for syncing files (e.g., rsync, Dropbox); georeferencing.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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