Job Details

TTU Research Aide

Position Number: 6969462
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

TTU Research Aide
Lubbock
43993BR
Museum

Position Description
Performs specialized work in conducting original research. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.
This appointment is an active, hands-on position involving the care and management of floral material from the Archaeological Collections of the Anthropology Division and the Lubbock Lake Landmark. The Collections Research Aide is expected to be knowledgeable in collections management, the ethics, legal issues, and best practices in governing anthropological collections, and understand the importance of provenience and provenance. The Collections Research Aide reports to the Lubbock Lake Landmark Associate Collections Manager.

The major focus of this position is the installation of floral remains in the collection, including any problem solving required to facilitate this process.

Major/Essential Functions
Primary Duties

Resolve issues pertaining to past identification loans of seed and charcoal for tree identification samples, including data issues, mismatches, and lack of identification updates in the Division's catalog databases.
Complete all cataloging and data entry related to seed and charcoal for tree identification samples, including, but not limited to, those from the Yellowhouse system and Post region.
Repackage and relabel seed and charcoal for tree identification samples as required.
Barcode all seed and charcoal for tree identification samples in the collection and ensure barcode functionality.
Install seed and charcoal for tree identification samples into the Division's permanent storage.
Assist Division and Landmark staff with new seed and charcoal identification loans.
Organize, catalog, data enter and appropriately house the seed comparative collection.

Secondary Duties

Cataloging and data entry related to radiocarbon samples.
Assist Division and Landmark staff with new radiocarbon loans.
Assisting with organizing obsidian identification loans.
Cataloging and data entry.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a specialized field and one year research experience. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

2-years experience in a curatorial/collections management position
Master's degree in Heritage and Museum Sciences or Museum Studies
Strong emphasis on relevant experience with anthropological collections, particularly US Southern Plains and Greater Southwest collections

Special Instructions to Applicant
Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits package. Expected position start date of no later than April 1, 2026.

Pay Range
$19.47 - $25.29 - $31.15

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.