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Curator - Sciences (Natural History/Space/Science & Technology)
Curator - Sciences (Natural History/Space/Science & Technology)
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center
Kuwait, Salmiya
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Kuwaiti Dinars 2250 to 2500 per month (68,000 GBP to 75,000 GBP annually tax free) Negotiable
Closing Date: 30 May 2019
To support the Head of Programmes in developing the public education and outreach potential, to support with curation and expansion of its natural science/space & science and technology exhibits, and to help inspire public understanding of, and involvement in, natural science through exhibits and programming.
Duties:
- To drive content development and delivery of all Sciences programming conducted by the museum's education department, seek collaboration with the Education and Technical Events Production Department whenever possible (programs may include lecture series, field trips, special events, conferences, workshops); deliver public programs and invited lectures; provide natural science content and oversee any sciences content provided by other staff for website.
- Ensure museum content is reviewed and updated
- Develop Museum Manuals to include policies & procedures
- Participate in departmental meetings and proactively contribute
- To plan and execute Sciences exhibitions with the Exhibits Team.
- Monitor and maintain budgets for programmes
- To participate in defining and articulating exhibit/program objectives and expected outcomes based on identifiable audience needs/interests and target audience segments. This includes providing expertise in developing, planning and implementing school and public programs.
- To organise the presentation of lectures and excursions to diverse audiences.
- To collaborate with the museum education department to plan and lead lectures, trips, tours and interpretive programs with an emphasis on local and regional natural history to diverse audiences.
- To collaborate in the development and presentation of exhibitions and adjunct programming, and may supervise various interns as appropriate.
- To represent the Museum at professional meetings, forums and/or workshops as required.
- To provide curatorial content, research and planning for exhibit design, construction and renovation, including participating in the Museum's changing exhibition program and permanent exhibits.
- To contribute curatorial content to exhibit-related programming.
- To develop and maintain partnerships with organisations and institutions throughout the region and internationally.
- To assist with maintenance, enhancement, and operations of Natural History Museum, Science & Technology & Space Museum exhibits and exhibit environments as directed by supervisor.
- To conduct training of education staff, interns, teen and adult volunteers.
- To perform other tasks and duties as requested to meet business unit, department and cultural district requirements.
Education & Experience
- A Master's Degree or related field required; or combination of education and work experience or A Bachelor's Degree in Arts, supplemented with 2 - 4 years curatorial experience
- Solid knowledge anchored in traditional and academic study in his/her field of work, but also extremely creative and excited about the potential of innovative and futuristic ways to explore our present and our past achievements in the arts and sciences
- A first class communicator with the gravitas and credibility to develop relationships with internal stakeholders
- Experience in effective and dynamic public speaking, educational programs and lectures, and creating and teaching standards-based curriculum. An appreciation of diversity, inclusion and community profiles, experience of responding to diverse and changing client and community needs
- Competent knowledge of the ideas discussed in all our museums and a great understanding of cross-disciplinary and cross-pollination of ideas in the arts, sciences and between different cultures
- To demonstrate an ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a style appropriate to a diverse audience's technical understanding and capabilities
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, the importance of natural history and specimens
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- A demonstrated passion for communicating the process and product of natural science to the public
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees, volunteers and general public
- Experience of working in the Middle East
- Solid written and spoken English
- Spoken Arabic
- At least two (2) years post-graduate experience in museum or similar environment. A strong and engaging people manager who actively leads and drives the team from the front and inspires excellence
Apply
hr@ascckw.com or e-mail Mr. Ahmad Fazlullah on a.fazlullah@kncd-kw.org
Ahmad Fazlullah
Human Resource Manager
a.fazlullah@kncd-kw.org
Museum Volunteer Coordinator
The University Museum of Zoology reopened in 2018 after a major re-development project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are now inviting applications for the post of Museum Volunteer Coordinator. The position is a fixed term contract available for two years (with the possibility of renewal) at the University of Cambridge.
The role is within the University Museum of Zoology, which contains collections designated as being of national and international importance. This post is crucial in the development and delivery of the exciting volunteer programme at the Museum. You must be an enthusiastic person that can help the museum to deliver an excellent visitor experience and who loves to communicate and interact with a wide range of people.
22 hours per week: Working hours include a full day on Saturdays as part of the post-holder's normal working week, plus two weekdays (which weekdays the post-holder works is negotiable).
Head of Learning
Reporting to the Director, the role holder is responsible for the management of the Learning Team which delivers the Garden's adult education programme, horticultural learning, community projects, outreach activities, schools' programme, HE and FE learning and family event activities.
The role holder will devise, support and contribute to the delivery of learning programmes for schools, colleges and universities and for the general public through life-long learning and recreation.
The role carries responsibility for design and delivery of the entire education and widening participation programme at the Garden.
The team currently delivers over 60 adult education courses and workshops, and facilitates over 400 school visits (both assisted and unassisted) per year.
The role-holder will have direct responsibility for the organisation of the adult education programme, oversight of interpretation throughout the Garden and is a member of the Garden's senior leadership team, contributing to general strategy discussions and supporting the Director in the delivery of the Garden's targets.
Project Officer: Joseph Hooker Correspondence Project
Project Officer: Joseph Hooker Correspondence Project (18 hrs/week,1 year FTC)
The Joseph Hooker Correspondence Project is making available an online repository of the personal and scientific correspondence of Joseph Hooker, the second Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and an important 19th century botanist and explorer.
The project aims to transform people's understanding of the important role Joseph Hooker and Kew have played in the development of botany worldwide.
Hours of work: Part time
Part-time hours per week: 18 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract end date: 1 year
Salary: £25,456 per annum pro rata
Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond
Closing Date: 07/04/2019
This post will enhance access to Hooker's papers through detailed cataloguing, transcribing and research on the collection and through maintenance and development of the Joseph Dalton Hooker Correspondence website, as well as participating in out-reach events to promote the life and science of Joseph Hooker.
The post-holder will be educated to degree level, with a postgraduate qualification in archive management or equivalent experience, a good understanding of archival cataloguing, the ability to read nineteenth century writing and good communication skills.
The post is based within the Archives, which manages the institutional collection of Kew's historic record of activities, as well as collections and other documents relating to the history of botany.
Geological Collections Assistant – Cambridge
Description
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for a Geological Collections Assistant with experience of working in Earth Science storage facilities to join the Research Development & Support (ReDS) team.
The successful candidate will assist the Geological Collections Manager with the review of current holdings, cataloguing and archiving of samples and entering data into the Geological collections database.
Purpose
To assist the Geological Collections Manager with rationalising specimen storage, cataloguing and archiving specimens, and maintaining the Geological Collections Database.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences
Duties
• Assist with processing and cataloguing backlog and new geological collections.
• Assist with archiving and storing of geological specimens.
• Assist with curating the collections by labelling and physically organising the collections to make specimens more accessible.
• Create and edit specimen level data records into the Geological Collections Database.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Director of BAS.
On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.
Please quote reference: BAS 45/19
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 28th April 2019
Interview date: 15th May 2019
Proposed start date: As soon as possible
BAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting equality in careers in science, we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme of activity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities and disabled people are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are open to a range of flexible working options including part-time or full-time employment as well as flexible hours due to caring or other commitments.
Librarian
LIBRARIAN
(Full-time, permanent post)
Salary: £30,000 p.a. with a generous workplace pension scheme
Job description
The Linnean Society of London is a charity, the world’s oldest extant biological society, and has in its care several scientifically important collections, most notably those of the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. The Collections include a library, archives and biological specimens, and have been awarded Designation status by Arts Council England.
Working as part of a small Collections team, as the only librarian the post holder will be responsible for the printed collections and support the Head of Collections. The Librarian will have the opportunity to work with a rich and unique collection and will be responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the Library, including:
• Supporting the research requirements of Library users;
• Cataloguing and classifying Library material, and managing the operation and development of the library management system (Heritage Cirqa);
• Coordinating and working alongside the Library’s long-standing volunteers, some of whom are central to cataloguing work;
• Overseeing the migration of records to the National Bibliographic Knowledgebase in the near future;
• Acting as Administrator for the Linnaeus Link Project, which includes attending the Linnaeus Link and European Botanical and Horticultural Libraries meetings yearly;
• Getting involved in the Society’s charitable public engagement and educational activities, including giving tours, creating displays in the Reading Room, and writing blogs.
Further information is available on the Society's website: https://www.linnean.org/the-society/vacancies-and-volunteering
Curator (Collections - Science)
UCL Culture invite applications for the post of Curator (Collections - Science).
UCL Culture is a multidisciplinary team committed to connecting the world with UCL through innovative programming and engagement activities. We use our assets in the form of collections, museums, theatre and most importantly our people and know how to mobilise the UCL community, inspiring them to engage people with their research and their research with people. We amplify their work through the delivery of compelling and coherent programmes of events, public engagement activities, public art, performance, exhibitions and permanent museum displays to create cutting edge cultural experiences. We collaborate, light sparks, disrupt and provoke. We use our objects, insights and expertise to reframe questions and surface new ideas. We believe in the power of open because open minds see further.
The Museums and Cultural Programming function within UCL Culture is responsible for delivering high quality experiences for staff, students and external audiences using UCL’s rich cultural resources and assets. The main objective of this functional area is to set the standard for using culture as means of interrogating and understanding the world around us. The Museums and Cultural Programmes team is responsible for activities ranging from devising innovative object-based learning experiences for UCL students to producing research-driven events and exhibitions for public audiences to developing public art projects that enhance the public realm and local community. An emphasis will be placed on developing programmes that are topical in nature and engage staff, students and external audiences in new and interesting ways.
This post is a fixed term contract for 5 months with the possibility of extension.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate will have a degree in a subject relevant to the collection, or equivalent experience, along with experience of delivering exhibitions, curating collections in a museum environment, and collections care and documentation. They will have excellent team working and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible information and to engage public audiences with the collections.
Further Details
A job description and further particulars for the position can be accessed below.
Head of Collections & Learning
The National Museum of Ireland is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of Head of Collections & Learning based in the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7.
The post-holder will form part of the senior management team of the Museum and will contribute to its management and development. He/she will provide leadership and direction on all collections and learning matters and will ensure implementation of the National Museum of Ireland’s strategic plan and priorities.
The post holder will have overall responsibility for line managing the collections and learning staff (currently numbering 57). He/she will manage 9 heads of department directly comprising four curatorial departments (Art & Industry, Irish Antiquities, Irish Folk life and Natural History), the Conservation, Education and Registration Departments as well as Graphic Design and Photography.
He/she will ensure the collections are managed, made accessible, interpreted and researched, realising their education and learning potential. He/she will also, as may be required, have responsibility for exhibition planning and development as well as photography and graphic design.
Specimen Preparer
We are recruiting for a Specimen Preparer to join the Specimen Preparation Team within the Science Directorate. As part of this team, that includes five other Specimen Preparers, the successful candidate will contribute to the creation of over 30,000 herbarium specimens annually.
The Herbarium at Kew contains around 7 million preserved vascular plant specimens, these specimens contain a wealth of information about plants and are used by Kew Scientists and researchers across the globe in studies into biodiversity, conservation, ecology and sustainable development. The post holder will be a highly motivated individual, able to contribute to the herbarium collections by producing herbarium specimens to Kew standards in a timely way.
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.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and the ability to undertake repetitive tasks through to completion. You will be keen to work as part of a team, but also have the ability to work alone and make independent decisions when preparing specimens. The successful candidate will have good manual dexterity and an ability to work quickly and precisely. They will learn new skills, be able to demonstrate the specimen preparation process to others and be confident interacting with the public and visitors in an engaging manner.
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.
No agencies please.
Please note that you will need to have the legal Right to Work in the UK before applying as we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please note that as the interviews include an assessed practical test, we are unable to offer Skype interviews in this instance.
We will be holding the interviews on the 9th and 10th April 2019.
Assistant Curator (Natural History)
Glasgow Life is the charity responsible for inspiring Glasgow’s citizens and visitors to lead richer and more active lives through culture, sport and learning. We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens of and visitors to the City of Glasgow.
As Assistant Curator you will develop and maintain an expert knowledge of the collection and relevant subject area, assist with the research and documentation of the collection and contribute to the development of content for public programming. A knowledge or interest in zoology is essential.
To be successful in this role you have the following skills and experience:
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Knowledge of natural history
• Understanding of museum standards
• Commitment to public dissemination of collections knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal