Department: Anatomy (Anatomical and Neuroanatomical Collections)
1 Unpaid Undergraduate/Graduate Internship (10-15 hours per week)

Job Description
The selected candidate will assist NMHM collections staff from either the Anatomical and/or the Neuroanatomical collections. Anatomical collections consist of normal and pathological specimens of bone and soft tissue. Neuroanatomical collections consist of normal and pathological human, and non-human histological brain sections.

Job Duties:
• Assist collections managers in daily activities.
• Update and manage museum collections’ database.
• Provide assistance in ongoing research projects.
• Develop independent research projects using NMHM collections.
• Complete special projects when assigned.

Qualifications:
• Upper-level undergraduate, post-graduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in biology or biology–related field, anthropology and/or museum studies.
• Research and basic computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sharp attention to detail, creative thinker and self-starter.

How to Apply:
Please send cover letter including desired length and time for the proposed internship, and resume to nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil, ATTN: Curator, Anatomical Collections. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

For more information, contact the Curator, Anatomical Collections at (202) 782-2208 or at nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil, or visit the museum’s website at www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum.