Museum Conservation Scientist
Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDenver, Colorado, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
75000 - 80000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is dedicated to inspiring and educating the community about nature and science. Offering a wide range of exhibits in anthropology, geology, health science, paleontology, space science, and zoology, the museum fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and empathy, while cultivating relationships with diverse communities and the environment.
Job Description
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science invites applications for the position of Museum Conservation Scientist to lead analytical research, conservation science initiatives, and preservation strategies for collections. The role will drive scientific investigation of materials, deterioration processes, and preventive conservation approaches, with opportunities to develop laboratory capacity, acquire instrumentation, and build a small support team.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Geochemistry, or a related physical science
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a natural history museum or heritage science environment
- Expert-level proficiency in operating and interpreting data from a wide array of scientific instruments
- Scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
- Record of extramural grant acquisition and/or private fundraising skills
- Experience designing lab spaces or procuring scientific instrumentation
- Supervisory or mentorship experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and oversee complex facility projects
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan