Natural Science Research Curator II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32002443
- Class code
- 32002443
- Pay group
- NC14
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Natural Science Research Curator II is $52,592 to $92,036 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32002443.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
The Natural Science Research Curator II is a senior research scientist. The primary job expectation is to conduct rigorous scientific research in their area of specialty. Responsibilities may include the preparation and submission of external funding proposals; research project planning and design; data collection and analysis; and dissemination of results through professional presentations and scientific publications. Research focus may be local, regional, and/or international. The employee is typically in a leadership/supervising position within a lab-based or collection-based organizational unit and expected to administer the allocated budget and any external funds obtained. Employees engage in outreach and education activities providing expertise in their specialty area to other sections of the museum, private industry, other State agencies, and the public.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of vertebrate, invertebrate zoology, biology, or other natural science field, depending on area of specialization. Thorough knowledge of requirements for scientific research and publications. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific research. Thorough knowledge of the characteristics, behavior, and habitats of organisms in area of expertise. Considerable knowledge of the natural history of North Carolina. Ability to plan, design, and conduct original research in areas of natural science, and to compile and record results in accepted scientific formats. Ability to converse and present lectures on topics in areas of expertise to professionals and laym ...
Minimum qualifications
Master's degree in biology, zoology, or a science curriculum related to area of expertise from an appropriately accredited institution and three-years' experience in specialty area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.