The Science History Institute seeks a two-year Curatorial Fellow to serve as a content creator for a rich suite of digital products. The Institute reaches a diverse global audience by offering free resources that are both carefully researched and accessibly written. We seek a Curatorial Fellow with demonstrated interest in the public history of science, who is excited by the challenges and opportunities of communicating history to non-specialist audiences in ways that are engaging, surprising, and critical. Possible outputs include articles published in Distillations magazine, entries in our Scientific Biographies web resource, or collaborations with our digital production teams on videos or digital exhibitions. Fellows interested in using our library and museum collections would also have opportunities to curate physical exhibitions. Those interested in learning how to conduct oral history interviews may also participate in the Oral History Training Institute and embark on a small guided project. This fellowship is intended for individuals with advanced degrees who are seeking professional opportunities outside of academia. Graduate, early career, and career-changing researchers are encouraged to apply. Offers will be made by May 2025, with a start date of September 2025. 

Scholars from any relevant field with a demonstrated interest in the history of science will be considered. Applicants for curatorial fellowships must hold an advanced degree in their field (MA or MS required, but PhD preferred) by July 2025. Applicants to the curatorial fellowship program must be authorized to work in the United States. This is a benefits-eligible staff position with a salary of US$55,000 per year for two years, and funds may also be available to support conference, research, or professional development travel.

About Science History Institute

Science History Institute The Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life.

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