Also called: Research Curator
Researches and oversees a museum's collection of animals, plants, fossils, or insects.
Examines specimens collected 150 years ago to describe a new species, plans an exhibit, and hosts visiting scientists who borrow specimens.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in biology, paleontology, or related field.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Zoology, Paleontology.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). BLS curators 2024-34 (approx).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps digitize collections, but research on specimens, exhibits and guiding scientists stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, World history, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4012.
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