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Principal Curator, Science
At an exciting time for the organisation, National Museums Scotland offers a unique opportunity to shape a world-class science collection and lead an expert team.
You will be responsible for our rich collection of instruments relating to astronomy, geography, physics, chemistry, biomedicine, computing, and a large photography collection. Material ranges from the miniscule to the massive; from mediaeval to very modern. The collection is housed not only at the National Museum of Scotland but also at other sites, especially the National Museums Collection Centre.
We seek an outstanding candidate to develop these dynamic collections further, especially with new initiatives and contemporary collecting.
You will lead, manage and participate in the research, interpretation and STEM engagement activities of the section.
The post-holder will also work with the Keeper of Science and Technology and the section heads for Technology and Transport to lead the Department in achieving its bold ambitions.
As head of section the Principal Curator will supply a high level of expertise and experience in one or more of the collection areas covered by the section.
You should have acknowledged demonstrable research expertise in a relevant specialist area, and an established reputation in your discipline.
Applicants should have a degree and postgraduate qualification/s in a relevant subject, in addition to proven relevant work experience.
An excellent communicator with a proven track record of research and fundraising, the successful candidate will be organised, methodical, adept at problem solving, a team worker and a strategic thinker.
Experience in managing staff and projects, and good ICT skills are also essential.
A driving licence is desirable.
Research Assistant - Curator
Research Assistant - permanent position acc. to MAVO - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen - Curator
part-time employment may be possible
Faculty VI - Institute of Applied Geoinformation Sciences / Applied Geochemistry
Reference number: VI-567/19 (starting at the earliest possible / permanent / closing date for applications 04/10/19)
Working field: Scientific and organizational supervision and conceptual development of the mineralogical collection; digitalization of the collection; independent teaching; technical information and advisory services on the collection; public relation; content-related and technical maintenance as well as extension of the exhibition service; continuation and development of research cooperation; acquisition of third-party funds for collection-related research.
Requirements:
- Successfully completed university dregree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) and doctorate in the field of geosciences, ideally in the area of mineralogy
- Minimum three years of scientific or professional practical work in a regular full-time academic or industrial position
Necessary:
- Profound expertise in the fields of mineralogy, crystallography, petrology, geology or equivalent
- Experience with exhibitions
Desired:
- Teaching experience
- Experience with public relations
- Experience in acquisition of third-party funds such as DFG-Sachbeihilfe
- Publication experience
- Good command of English
- Very good command of German
- Please send your written application with the reference number and the usual documents to Technische Universität
Berlin - Der Präsident - Fakultät VI, Institut für Angewandte Geowissenschaften, FG Angewandte Geochemie, Prof. Dr. Thomas Neumann, Sekr. BH 9-3, Ernst-Reuter-Platz 1, 10587 Berlin or by e-mail to peggy.schmidt@tuberlin.de
To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the
diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Please send copies only. Original documents will not be returned.
Assistant Curator
We are looking for a highly motivated individual for a key role in the Somerset Museums Service curatorial team, to help us deliver our ambitious programme in relation to collections, temporary exhibitions and the public programme. The role will also support our partnership with Weston Museum.
This is a diverse role, which will provide the opportunity to collaborate with staff, volunteers and partner organisations. It will suit someone with a passion for history who is flexible, highly organised and has strong written and verbal communication skills and is looking to develop their skills in a museums and heritage environment.
The Somerset Museums Service is part of the South West Heritage Trust, which delivers a broad range of heritage services across Somerset and Devon. With a turnover exceeding £3.5 million each year, we manage and run three museums (including the Museum of Somerset), 2 Archives and Local Studies services and we look after the historic environment in Somerset, including over 400 acres of reserves. We are a growing organisation, and are seeking to develop our public programme, improve visitor experiences and increase income generation.
Based at the Somerset Heritage Centre in Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton there will be the need for travel to Weston Museum and sites managed by the Trust and presence at events as required.
For further information, please contact Estelle Gilbert, Strategic Development Manager on 07961 674104 or email estelle.gilbert@swheritage.org.uk.
The South West Heritage Trust encourages applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people from those sections of the community which are currently under-represented in the heritage sector including black, ethnic minority, and/or disabled applicants.
For further information and an application form, please download the information below. Applications should be made using the form provided and submitted to recruitment@swheritage.org.uk. CVs are not accepted for this position.
Closing date: 9.00 am, Monday 14 October
Interviews: Thursday 31st October
Collections Assistant (Life Collections)
Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University's extensive scientific holdings of natural history, which are used for research, teaching, and public engagement with science. The Museum's Life Collections includes five million entomological specimens, with 30,000 catalogued types, and constitutes a globally leading entomology collection. The zoology collections contain 300,000 specimens, including over 1,000 type and figured specimens.
A Collections Assistant is required to work within Life Collections for a two-year period providing secondment cover. They will work under the guidance the Life Collections team to carry out collections work including re-curation, rehousing and cataloguing specimens, dealing with loan requests, responding to enquiries, and liaising with visitors. The new team member will also plan and take part in public engagement activities.
The Museum is looking for post-holders who have experience of working with natural history collections, specifically of working with, handling and cataloguing collections to collections management standards. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to manage their own time and have excellent communication skills.
Applicants are required to complete the online application form (via the University of Oxford job website) and include a CV and supporting statement addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019 at 12 noon
Interview date: Monday 14 October 2019
Collections Manager - Economic Botany
Kew’s Economic Botany Collection holds over 100,000 useful plant raw materials and products, ranging from ancient Egyptian wreaths to modern herbal medicines.
The Collections Manager has a crucial role in ensuring high standards of curation, and in supporting its very active research, loans and public engagement programme.
Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction.
We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them.
We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone.
The role of Collections Manager combines hands-on curation of the Economic Botany Collection, working with volunteers and student placements to document and care for its c. 100,000 specimens, and provision of access for users in topics spanning arts, humanities and sciences, ranging from the history of science to ethnobotany.
This role will suit someone with experience in collections management in a research environment, with a meticulous approach to curation, and an enthusiasm for hosting interdisciplinary researchers, and communicating the stories of the Collection to varied audiences. It involves working closely with the Collection’s Senior Research Leader, and with a wide range of staff at Kew and at collaborating institutions.
You will be given active support in developing your curation skills, including through training and participation in museum networks and meetings. This is an exciting time for the Collection, and for this post, with plans at an early stage for a new collections database and storage facility, and the desire to develop a more diverse user community. Knowledge of collections management and an enthusiasm for user communities and public engagement are essential; we welcome applicants from a range of subject backgrounds as botanical training will be provided in post.
The salary will be £25,456 to £28,008 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a broad range of Learning and Development opportunities, with access to the Civil Service training curriculum, generous annual leave entitlement for new starters, family friendly policies, a choice of competitive pensions and flexible benefits scheme.
HOPE Collections Assistant
HOPE for the Future is an ambitious £1.3m project part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will safeguard the Museum’s nationally significant British insect collections, create new public spaces and create a programme of community outreach and education.
Three Collections Assistants are required to work with the Hope entomological collections currently stored in the Museum’s Westwood Room. The collection spans 150+ years of British entomology and will be rehoused and moved to safeguard it for the future by the project team.
The Assistants will work under the guidance of the project team leader to carry out the re-curation and collections move on time and to budget. The Museum is looking for postholders who have experience of working in a museum environment, specifically of working with, handling and cataloguing entomological collections or similar delicate museum objects. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to work as part of a team and have excellent communication skills.
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and include a CV and supporting statement addressing the selection criteria.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 2 September 2019. Interviews are expected to take place Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September.
Museum Technician
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) is recruiting for a full-time permanent Museum Technician.
The Museum Technician will work across multiple sites to support the functions of the Museums Department. The Museum collections include historically significant ACE Designated collections and modern Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licenced material. The post holder will work closely with conservation and curatorial staff to ensure that the collections are appropriately maintained. The work will include the fabrication of bespoke acrylic containers and wooden crates for storage and transport. It will also include the construction and maintenance of plinths, mounts and fittings for exhibitions and display.
The post holder will also be responsible for the day to day maintenance of the Hunterian Museum, the Anatomy and Pathology Resource Centre, the laboratory and the workshop area ensuring that store areas are appropriately supplied and maintained. The post holder will support both the public and professional learning and engagement activities of the Museum by coordinating set-ups and moving specimens and objects when required.
For further details and how to apply please go to:
https://ce0025li.webitrent.com/ce0025li_web/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACA...
Natural History Museum - Scientific and Public Engagement Trustees
Board meetings normally take place at the main site in South Kensington, London.
In recent years the May Board meeting has been held at another UK location and the Annual Trustees' Strategy Day is usually held in London but remote from the Museum
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The Museum is seeking to appoint two trustees:
Scientific trustee.
The Board includes scientifically qualified Trustees to oversee the Museum's programme of scientific works and investment in scientific facilities.
The appointed trustee will have direct experience of research in the life sciences and of management responsibilities in a significant organisation.
They will be required to lead and participate in a peer review of the Museum's scientific research and collection management.
A Public Engagement trustee.
The appointed Trustee will have relevant experience related to the Museum's public facing work programmes.
The Museum is particularly interested in developing its formal and informal learning programmes especially with schools who may not regularly engage with the Museum and in expanding its programme of activities around the UK through partnership with other organisations.
The Museum is also committed to expanding and deepening engagement with a wider variety of audiences, and in particular new and diverse audiences.
All Trustees must demonstrate:
- A knowledge of and commitment to the Natural History Museum and support of the purpose and values of the Museum;
- Proven ability to take responsibility and demonstrate sound judgement in strategic decision-making;
- A commitment to diversity in the Museum's governance, workforce and public offer;
- A commitment to actively lead/support the Museum's fundraising campaigns;
- Excellent representational and communications skills;
- Experience of making an impact in the private, public or voluntary sector;
- Appreciation and understanding of financial risk management;
- A clear understanding of the principles of corporate governance and the role of Museum Trustees.
How to Apply
Please send:
- a CV of no more than two sides of A4 (Arial Font Size 12);
- a supporting statement of not more than two sides of A4 (Arial Font Size 12 )setting out how you meet the criteria;
- The OCPA Monitoring Form concerning your personal information and political activity; and
- The Conflict of Interests form.
Completed applications should be emailed to: publicappointments@culture.gov.uk
Please insert Natural History Museum in the 'subject' field line and indicate the role/s for which you have applied. Late applications will not be considered.
Collections & Learning Curator
Do you have a passion for collections and bringing the stories they hold to life?
This is an exciting time to join our Museum Service as major developments of our museums are changing the cultural landscape of Colchester and Ipswich.
We are seeking an outstanding communicator with a passion for sharing Colchester's diverse museum collections with our audiences. Our nationally significant collections chart both the human and natural histories of Colchester. From stone age artefacts to contemporary costume, fossils to spirit specimens, these collections inspire and inform our visitors. You will play an active role in caring for and sharing these collections: from acquisition and exhibition to informal learning and community engagement.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in new challenges with a creative approach: unlocking the potential of stored collections, developing new school sessions and developing our offer for local audiences through events and co-curation. As part of the Collections & Learning team you will be jointly responsible for all aspects of curation and learning delivery at our four venues: Colchester Castle, the Natural History Museum, Hollytrees Museum and our Resource Centre. With a creative approach you'll be confident in managing a complex workload across multiple sites. An excellent team player and communicator, you'll enjoy working with and supporting dynamic colleagues in our busy and aspirational museum service. We are especially interested in applicants who have experience of social/local history collections or contemporary collecting/engagement to balance existing curatorial specialisms in archaeology and science.
Above all you'll have a passion for putting audiences at the heart of collections curation and engagement.
To apply for this vacancy using our quick and easy on-line application method, visit
www.colchester.gov.uk/jobs.
Alternatively call our 24 hour recruitment line on (01206) 507343 for a paper copy quoting the relevant post reference number(s).
Post number: LM45
Details: Fixed-term (to March 2022), Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary Grade: £23,406.36 to £29,862.19
Closing date: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Interviews are planned for: Monday 12th August 2019
Records Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Records Management Team.
We're looking for a Records Manager to implement improvements to the records management procedure and practice across our organisation.
The role will work towards the implementation of our electronic records and document management solution (Centris) at Kew and manage the operation of the Modern Records service, both paper and electronic.
Library, Art & Archives are responsible for organising and managing Kew's paper collections and related electronic content in these three areas.
The Archives manage the institutional collection of Kew's historic record of activities and also the organisation of the Modern Records, with the aim to develop best practice in record keeping for staff across the organisation, in accordance with national and international standards and legislation.
This will be an exciting time to join the team, as working closely with the IT department, we will be implementing a SharePoint based electronic document and records management system across the organisation. The post will have the opportunity to work across the business, with staff at all levels. With a postgraduate qualification in records management or archive administration (or equivalent), the post-holder will be expected to have demonstrable experience of working in a records management position, ideally with SharePoint.
An excellent understanding of records management and information legislation is essential. In addition the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships and engage staff at all levels with Kew's records management policy.
The salary will be £30,981 - £36,941 per annum, depending on skills and experience
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a broad range of Learning and Development opportunities, with access to the Civil Service training curriculum, generous annual leave entitlement for new starters, family friendly policies, a choice of competitive pensions and flexible benefits scheme.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking 'Apply for this job'.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.