Curator

Deadline: Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 00:00
Employer: The University of the West Indies Zoology Museum
Contract Duration: Three Years initially
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: TT$239,544 - TT$333,456

Special Responsibilities
- Managing and curating The UWI zoological collections and running the museum
- Planning, organizing interpreting and presenting exhibitions – both online and physically
- Networking with other institutions, as well as supervising a small staff contingent
- Developing proposals for research funding including museum activities
- Teaching and conducting research in Biosystematics and Biodiversity
- Updating The UWI Zoology Museum website

Personal Attributes
The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential. Candidates should also:
- Be willing to work collaboratively with academic and support staff
- Possess problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Be self-motivated and contribute to team work
- Be able to plan, organize and implement work programmes
- Be service driven
- Possess good time management skills
- Be able to work well under pressure and work on multiple projects concurrently