KU Natural History Museum

09/03/2026

We’re hiring! 🎉

We’re looking for a two-year, full-time, postdoctoral researcher position in plant biodiversity, situated in the Botany Division and R.L. McGregor Herbarium. In this position, applicants will be expected to conduct herbarium and specimen-based, research in plant biodiversity.

Required Qualifications:
🔹Ph.D. in plant biodiversity, systematics, evolution, or a related field
🔹Proficiency in specimen and herbarium-based research
🔹Science communication experience

Preferred Qualifications:
🔹 Strength in innovative biodiversity research: field work, phylogenetics, genomics, bioinformatics, etc.
🔹 Mobilizing digitized herbarium specimens
🔹Collection curation and management skills

Read the full job description and apply? ➡️ https://rockcha.lk/dpe

09/02/2026

Explore the wonders of our natural world this September! Whether you’re fascinated by insects, curious about our Triceratops skull, or eager to support our graduate student education, there’s something for everyone!

Discover all the exciting details here: ✨https://rockcha.lk/607272 ✨

🔹For details about Jayhawk Fridays, visit 👉 KU Memorial Union
🔹For more information the Graduate Student Welcome Back visit 👉 Spencer Museum of Art

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Lori Schlenker, Associate Director of Collections and Facilities at the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum for her Unsung Hero award! 🎉

This well deserved award recognizes Lori's efforts toward KU research, greasing the wheels of innovation and discovery! Way to go, Lori!

Associate director maintains collections and facilities for future researchers Fri, 08/28/2026 author Vincent P Munoz Share Share by Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Lori Schlenker | Associate Director of Collections and Facilities | Biodiversity Institute & Natural History...

08/29/2026

This could be you on September 25… 👀

Biodiversity Bash is less than a month away! Secure your tickets today for an unforgettable evening celebrating the wonders of the natural world. Proceeds will support the recruitment and training of future graduate students in collections-based biodiversity research.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://rockcha.lk/92n

08/28/2026

Instant icebreaker: “Do you like snakes? Birds? Parasites?” GREAT! You’re our kind of person.

We had a blast at KU Biology Welcome Back event talking with undergraduates about ways to get involved with the KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum.

Looking for hands-on experience this fall? We have several internship and volunteer opportunities available! Learn more on our ✨Undergraduate Opportunities✨ webpage: https://rockcha.lk/sde

08/25/2026

Happy start of the semester, Jayhawks! 💙

When you’re walking by Dyche Hall this fall and think to yourself “wow, the KU Natural History Museum is cool.” Remember, being cool is just the tip of the iceberg. 😎

08/23/2026

We want the KU Natural History Museum to be a part of every KU student’s college experience!

That’s why we pulled out all the stops during UnionFest engaging with hundreds of undergrads. We had bioluminescence fish and fossils on display, microbe plates, free swag, T. rex racing, and a student dressed up as a pteranodon — a crowd favorite.

Thank you to our dedicated team for making this event so memorable. 💙❤️

08/23/2026

UnionFest, you never disappoint! ❤️💙

S/O to the Jayhawks who participated in our challenge — can you outrun a Tyrannosaurus rex — you’re lucky we only have T. rex fossils around. 😉🦖

Learn more about the infamous T. rex at the KU Natural History Museum, which is always free for KU students!

08/21/2026

Hey, undergrads! The KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum has several internships and volunteer opportunities available this fall semester.

🔹 Data Security & Privacy Content Developer
🔹 Ichthyology Specimen Imaging
🔹 Ichthyology Specimen X-raying
🔹 Marketing Materials Developer
🔹 Weevils of Kansas
🔹 Herpetology Division Volunteer
🔹 Museum Tidiness Assistant

Learn all the details by visiting our ✨Undergraduate Opportunities✨ webpage at: https://rockcha.lk/sde — or stop by our table at KU Biology's Biology Welcome Back event on Sunday, Aug. 23, 11:30am-1pm.