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AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Studentship: “The origins of object-led teaching in the nineteenth-century university and connect this to the current resurgence of interest in the use of museum collections as a teaching resource.”
The School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science, University of Leeds, in collaboration with Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded 3-year PhD studentship to explore the origins of object-led teaching in the nineteenth-century university and connect this to the current resurgence of interest in the use of museum collections as a teaching resource.
This studentship is funded through the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme (see http://www.ahrc-cdp.org/about/). Collaboration between a Higher Education Institution and a museum, library, archive, or heritage organisation is the essential feature of these studentships.
It is a fully funded research studentship covering 3 years of tuition fees and maintenance (living costs), with additional funds available to support some research costs. There is also the option to apply for up to 6 months additional funding for related professional development (see http://www.ahrc-cdp.org/resources/). The studentship is covered by standard AHRC eligibility rules.
The student will be jointly supervised by Dr Jonathan Topham (University of Leeds), Ms Eliza Howlett and Ms Kathleen Diston (Oxford University Museum of Natural History) and Dr Jim Harris (Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology). The student will be enrolled at, and will receive their PhD from, the University of Leeds, but will be expected to spend time in both Leeds and Oxford, as well as becoming part of the wider cohort of AHRC CDP students across the UK.
The successful candidate will begin their PhD in October 2018. They will be primarily based at the University of Leeds Centre for the History and Philosophy of Science, one of the leading groups in the UK for the history of science and technology. They will also work in partnership with Oxford University Museum of Natural History, one of the oldest natural history museums in the world, and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, which is world-famous for its University Engagement Programme and the place where Buckland did his own object-based teaching.
The Project
In recent years there has been a ‘material turn’ in the humanities and social sciences that encourages researchers to look at the roles that objects play in human action as well as signification. Many university museums have sought to exploit this shift in order to reassert the importance of their collections – and objects more broadly – as a teaching resource. This study situates such modern initiatives in a larger historical frame, exploring the origins of object-led teaching in the early nineteenth-century, when Oxford’s first Reader in geology, William Buckland, routinely employed objects and illustrations in his lectures. Focusing on Buckland and his successor, John Phillips, the project draws on a wide range of evidence to analyse the ways in which they used these materials to teach and develop the science of geology.
The project is rooted in the extensive source materials in the OUMNH relating to the history of geological teaching, including collections of specimens, models and large-scale lecture diagrams as well as lecture notes, correspondence, and institutional records. This detailed work on Oxford will be contextualized through extensive comparative research on coeval developments in the universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cambridge, and London, the Geological Survey’s Museum of Practical Geology, and provincial museums such as that of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society. The project will investigate the role both of both university teaching and of material and visual culture in the development of the disciplinary sciences, with a particular focus on geology. It will thus encourage a reappraisal of the approaches used in the teaching of this discipline today, including comparisons between nineteenth-century illustrative materials and modern-day digital visualisations such as virtual reality.
In addition to producing a thesis in the history of geological science, the student will work with museum staff to put the research findings to practical use. In the Museum of Natural History, the student will contribute to an online catalogue showcasing key images and objects from the historic teaching collections and exploring their biography from the nineteenth-century to the present day. Objects and images researched during the project will also be used to develop sessions for Oxford, Leeds and other Higher Education students through a partnership between the Museum of Natural History and the Ashmolean University, in which the student will be involved. The student will also be encouraged to participate in public engagement activities based on the objects and their findings.
Financial Support
Subject to standard AHRC eligibility criteria, the studentship will cover tuition fees at home/EU rate and provide a maintenance award at RCUK rates for a maximum of 3 years of full-time doctoral study from 1st October 2018 with the option of up to 6 months additional funding for related professional development (see http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/media/news/160125/).
In addition, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History will provide research expenses of up to £2,000 to the student each year, to a maximum of £6,000 over the duration of the studentship, to cover costs associated with undertaking research in Oxford.
The University of Leeds, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology will supply appropriate facilities to support the research project and limited additional funds for archive visits and conferences.
Eligibility
We are looking for a highly promising and suitably qualified student who will value the opportunity of combining academic research with close involvement in the work of a leading British museum. Applicants should have a strong academic record including a high Merit or Distinction (or equivalent) at Masters level in a relevant discipline such as history (especially history of science or education), museum/heritage studies, or visual culture studies, along with a willingness to work across these disciplines while being based primarily in a history of science context. Previous experience of work in museums or archives would be an advantage but is not essential.
Please note that all applicants must meet the AHRC’s academic criteria and residency requirements (see http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/documents/guides/research-funding-guide/).
Candidates should:
1. Hold a Masters degree.
2. Be a resident of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).
In general, full studentships are available to students who are settled in the UK and have been ordinarily resident for a period of at least three years before the start of postgraduate studies. Fees-only awards are generally available to EU nationals resident in the EEA. International applicants are normally not eligible to apply for this studentship
The successful applicant will be expected to reside in Leeds when not undertaking work at the Oxford museums or research elsewhere.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply by the deadline of 5pm on Monday 23 April 2018 via the University of Leeds research postgraduate web application service (www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130206/applying/91/). Your application must include:
• Copies of all transcripts and degree certificates.
• A writing sample of your work. This should be a relevant academic essay on a question of your choice which must be no less than 3–4,000 words.
• A letter of application (maximum 1000 words) explaining how your current academic interests relate to the doctoral project, your reasons for applying for the studentship, and how your prior education and other experiences have equipped you to undertake the project. Please note: this should be entered in the application process in place of the Research Proposal.
• Three academic references in support of your application. The names and contact details of your referees should be entered in the Referees section of the application form. Your referees should be qualified to comment on your academic ability and should not be from people related to you by blood or marriage. You are responsible for contacting your referees and ensuring that all necessary references are received. References can be submitted on headed paper or using the referee's report form. Your referees should return their references by email to prhspgr@leeds.ac.uk or in sealed envelopes to Postgraduate Administrator, School of PRHS, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT.
Interviews will be held in Oxford on Tuesday 1 May 2018 for shortlisted applicants.
Further Information
Informal enquiries relating to the project can be directed to Dr Jon Topham j.r.topham@leeds.ac.uk.
Further information about the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds is available at https://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/info/20042/.
Further information about graduate admissions at Leeds is available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/info/125022/postgraduate.
Further information about Oxford University Museums is available at:
https://www.glam.ox.ac.uk/home .
For any other information please contact Dr Harriet Warburton, Oxford University Museums Research Facilitator harriet.warburton@ashmus.ox.ac.uk.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Martian Meteorites
This is an opportunity to take up a research post in world-renowned institution with a unique scientific mission and public profile.
The successful applicant will join a large science group that comprises a group of approximately 300 scientists, that houses some of the largest and most significant scientific collections in the world, that is home to an internationally important natural history library, that includes a suite of advanced analytical and imaging facilities, and that has the opportunity to communicate science to a huge national and international audience.
Applications are open to researchers in the field of meteoritics and planetary sciences, or a related field. The successful applicant will work on a project with the goal of helping to refine the source location of martian meteorites.
Areas of particular interest include (but are not restricted to):
- Mineralogy and geochemistry of martian meteorites
- Mars science
- Hyperspectral data processing and analysis
- Spectral unmixing techniques
- Machine learning
Appointees will join the Division of Mineral and Planetary Sciences that sits in the Department of Earth Sciences. The appointee will report to Dr Peter Grindrod, Research Leader at the NHM, and will be part of a group involved in the ExoMars 2016 Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and 2020 Rover missions.
Archaeobotanist
MOLA is seeking to recruit an archaeobotanist based at our London office.
The successful candidate will contribute to and develop understanding of the past through the identification, recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting of botanical macrofossil assemblages, including charcoal.
Applicants should have a degree in in archaeobotany or a relevant subject.
They should have demonstrable experience of identifying seeds and other plant remains in waterlogged, charred and mineralised states and experience of assessing and analysing archaeobotanical assemblages and reporting on the results.
Applicant should also have an understanding and awareness of current academic research within the specialism.
This post offers an opportunity to work with a team of other specialists on a wide range of exciting projects.
For full details of the required competencies and experience please see the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Employee Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including the following:
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata, rising based on service length
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance and Sickness Income Protection Policies
- Free health care cash plan (including dependent children)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Payment of relevant professional memberships e.g. CIFA
- Cycle Scheme
- Season interest-free travel loan
MOLA have a policy of mentoring and training for staff at all levels in order to develop individual capability and enhance career prospects.
For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit http://www.mola.org.uk/about-us/careers where you will be able to download a full job description and application form.
Applications without an application form will not be considered. Please state clearly on your application form which position you are applying for.
The closing date for applications is 18th March 2018 at 23:59
Collections Assistant
Collections care and interpretation activities are central to the work of the Warwickshire Museum Service, as part of Heritage & Culture Warwickshire.
We are seeking an experienced, qualified, organised and creative person, to support our Curators of Human History and Natural Sciences and job-share with our existing part-time Museum Collections Assistant in a range of tasks involving our archaeology, geology, social history and natural history collections.
These will include assistance with preparing displays, exhibitions and other media (including digital photography and use of design software); day-to-day collections management and documentation; assisting with collections-based projects and supporting our partnership work throughout the county.
Possessing a relevant degree or equivalent, you will have experience of collections-based museum work, and will be able to use your own initiative and also work effectively as a team member.
Excellent literacy, I.T. and interpretation skills are essential and a postgraduate museum qualification is desirable.
We are also looking for someone who is willing to work at different sites across the County.
Rewards & Benefits of working for Warwickshire
It really is true that every single job role here at Warwickshire County Council contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our County; we want to do this for our employees, too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours, technology to support remote working (such as light laptops and phones where the role allows).
Time to recharge is so important; we provide a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us. You get all Bank and public holidays off, plus all staff are given an extra day of holiday over Christmas.
As if that wasn't enough, you'll also have access to membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, a host of enhanced family friendly policies and some of the very best Learning and Development training courses to support your ongoing development.
This is a part time role, 18.5 hours per week; days to be agreed and confirmed with museum staff.
Our method of application is online via WM Jobs https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/29579/collections-assistant/
You will also be required to upload a supporting statement of how you meet the essential criteria.
Please note, CV's should not been submitted unless asked to do so.
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Studentship: “Nature of replication: Natural History Museums & the circulation of casts and models”
The UCL Institute of Archaeology, and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded three-year doctoral grant 2018–21, to enable the exploration and reassessment of the history, significance and curatorial future of natural history cast collections.
This studentship is funded through the AHRC's Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) scheme.
See http://www.ahrc-cdp.org/about/
Collaboration between a Higher Education Institution and a museum, library, archive, or heritage organisation is the essential feature of these studentships. The studentship is a fully funded AHRC research studentship covering three years of tuition fees at the university and maintenance (living costs), with additional funds available to support some research costs. There is also the option to apply for additional ‘student development funding’ which covers up to six months extension of the studentship, or use of the equivalent funding for training, work placements and other development opportunities.
See http://www.ahrc-cdp.org/resources/
These studentships are covered by standard AHRC eligibility rules.
This project will be jointly supervised by Dr Alice Stevenson (UCL) and Mark Carnall (OUMNH) and the student will be expected to spend time at both UCL and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, as well as becoming part of the wider cohort of CDP funded students across the UK.
The successful candidate will commence their PhD on 24th September 2018. They will hold their studentship at the Institute of Archaeology at UCL, one of the world’s leading centres for research and scholarship in heritage and museum studies, and will work in partnership with the cast, model and replica collections of Oxford University Museum of Natural History, one of the oldest natural history museums in the world with comprehensive natural history collections dating from the 17th century through to contemporary scientific and teaching collections.
The Project
In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, plaster casts, models and replicas were key to sharing unique and rare specimens between museums for scientific scrutiny, museum display and as ‘backups’ to the originals. In many types of museum the status of such materials in the hierarchy of objects was low and, as studies in classical archaeology have shown, contested. The status of such reproductions in the context of natural history museums has never evaluated, but is likely to have operated differently from examples in the art historical world. This project will address this lacunae in scholarship.
Today these casts may give us an insight into the ideas and objects that were being shared, as well as telling us about the techniques and networks used to produce and disseminate casts, models and replicas. Many are now deserving a status as museum objects in their own right or invaluable in instances where the original objects have been lost or destroyed. In some cases these objects are the only remnants of ideas and interpretations where archives do not exist.
This area is very poorly researched and, due to the comparatively low value perception of these objects, not much is known about the network of technicians, artists, modellers and salespeople who spread these objects to almost every museum. This project would look at the cultures of casting and modelling to explore the different techniques used in manufacture, key individuals who sold them, existing catalogues, invoices and correspondence in museum archives and the networks of museum curators who commissioned, swapped and shared this material. The value of casts, models and replicas in the past and in modern museums will also be examined, looking at questions like should they be accessioned objects? Do they have a role in museum displays? What is the value of such objects? Can this history be informative for developing new curatorial approaches to 3D replicas?
This project links to current research being undertaken by OUMNH in collaboration with Warwick Manufacturing Group (University of Warwick) to explore the use of the next generation of 3D visualisation and prototyping in museum spaces, together with the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of user experience.
Starting with examples from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, which holds the ‘Oxford dodo’, one of the most replicated museum objects in the world, alongside other examples of specimens which were and still are displayed and produced as casts and replicas, this project will piece together the history of cast production as way of sharing ideas as well as examining how museums can best record, promote and display these sometimes second class objects today.
Financial Support
Subject to standard AHRC eligibility criteria, the studentship will cover tuition fees at home/EU rate and provide a maintenance award at RCUK rates for a maximum of 3 years of full-time doctoral study from 1st October 2018 with the option of up to 6 months additional funding for related professional development. See http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/media/news/180118/
UCL and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History will supply appropriate facilities to support the research project and limited additional funds for archive visits and conferences. In addition, Oxford University Museum of Natural History will provide research expenses of up to £2,000 to the student each year, to a maximum of £6,000 over the duration of the studentship, to cover costs associated with undertaking research in Oxford.
Eligibility
We are looking for an excellent, highly promising and appropriately qualified student who will embrace the opportunity to bring together academic research in museum studies with experience and training in a leading British museum.
NB. All applicants must meet the AHRC’s academic criteria and residency requirements.
See http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/documents/guides/research-funding-guide/
Candidates should:
1. Hold a Masters degree with an overall grade of 70% or better, with at least 70% for the dissertation.
2. Be a resident of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).
3. In general, full studentships are available to students who are settled in the UK and have been ordinarily resident for a period of at least three years before the start of postgraduate studies. Fees-only awards are generally available to EU nationals resident in the EEA. International applicants are normally not eligible to apply for this studentship
Applicants may come from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds (e.g. archaeology, anthropology, history, heritage studies, natural history, history and philosophy of science, museum studies, archive and information studies, geography, cultural studies), but it is expected that the successful applicant will be able to clearly explain the relationship between their existing training and the topic of the studentship, and indicate how their present research interests relate to the proposed topic area. Students who are able to show evidence of experience working on museum collections or archive related topics or fields (e.g. through previous work placements or work experience, etc) would be particularly welcomed to apply.
Closing date for applications: 18th April 2018 Interview date: 2nd May 2018
How to apply
Applications are based on the existing UCL application form for Postgraduate (Research) degrees that can be downloaded from:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/apply/application-for...
The application should also include:
1. The applicant’s Curriculum Vitae
2. A covering letter including a statement concerning eligibility for this fellowship
3. A research proposal of 1,000–1,500 words. This should identify how your current academic interests relate to the doctoral project, and explain your reasons for wishing to undertake this research. The research proposal should also indicate critical contexts for the project. It can also outline how you might wish to refine the project so as to meet specific research aims of your own.
4. Transcripts of relevant studies and – where appropriate – a letter from their course coordinator predicting the expected degree result (for those who still have to complete their current Master’s programme); and
5. Two reference letters in sealed and signed envelopes.
Submission of application
All application documents should be sent in to Lisa Daniel, Graduate Admissions Administrator, ideally in hard copy, at UCL Institute of Archaeology, 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY, UK. Your referees can email their references to l.daniel@ucl.ac.uk directly if necessary.
Only complete applications received, with both references, by the deadline, can be considered.
Please do NOT submit the application via the UCL admissions portal, since this will unnecessarily delay the receipt of your application.
Further Information
For informal enquiries relating to studentship, please contact Dr Alice Stevenson, email alice.stevenson@ucl.ac.uk Questions regarding the application process should be addressed to the Lisa Daniel, UCL Graduate Admissions Administrator, email l.daniel@ucl.ac.uk Further information about UCL Institute of Archaeology is available at:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology
For any other information please contact Dr Harriet Warburton, Oxford University Museums Research Facilitator, email harriet.warburton@ashmus.ox.ac.uk .
Further information about Oxford University Museums is available at:
https://www.glam.ox.ac.uk/home
Natural Sciences - Curatorial Development Programme
National Museums Northern Ireland is a non-departmental public body with responsibility for three national museums: the Ulster Museum, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the Ulster American Folk Park. Between them, the National Museums group is the largest visitor attraction in Northern Ireland and makes a significant contribution to cultural tourism.
Overall purpose of job:
As part of the senior organisational restructuring process in 2017 there is a commitment to recruit to six new curatorial posts - two each in art, history and science. Both art and history have benefited from the operation of a curatorial development programme in previous years which enabled the direct recruitment to curatorial posts in those areas, but natural sciences has not.
This programme is designed to identify and develop science curators for National Museums NI for the future.
The programme will provide training for two individuals in a range of key curatorial disciplines over a period of 18 months. On successful completion of the programme the two trainees will migrate to the posts as Curators of Natural Science at the F grade.
Programme participants will be involved in different aspects of curatorial work including documentation, research, digitisation, interpretation, web-based projects, displays and exhibitions and public engagement. They will also benefit from a broad mix of workplace-based training, workshops, learning forums, mentoring and self-directed study.
The programme will offer participants training in, and experience of, curatorial work, equip them with core museum skills and provide a good knowledge of the science collection.
Natural Sciences Collection
The Natural Sciences collections show a particular emphasis on the botany, geology and zoology of the north of Ireland but also include material of international provenance:
- Botany, an amalgamation of the Queen's University of Belfast herbarium and that of the former municipal museum as well as subsequent collecting
- Geology, comprising mostly Irish geological material (rocks, fossils and minerals), as well as gemstones and miscellaneous holdings such as microscope thin sections, micromounts and geological curiosities
- Zoology, consisting of terrestrial invertebrates (mainly insects and molluscs), marine invertebrates, vertebrates (mainly birds and mammals), and a collection of manuscripts, drawings and contemporary wildlife art paintings
- Related collections include early and rare natural sciences books, transparencies and photographs, and material generated through fieldwork.
Programme Outline
The development programme will incorporate the following curatorial areas of work, with differing emphases depending on the business needs and the schedule of activity.
The core areas that will be addressed by the programme are:
- Documentation
- Research
- Interpretation
- Digitisation
- Web and social media
- Display and exhibition
- Public engagement
Foundation module will include:
- An overview of the history and role of museums in society
- NMNI corporate indication - business plan and corporate strategy, site and collections orientation
- Information sessions on the breadth and strength of the national collections with curators
- Placement planning with mentor
Core skills module will include:
- Oral, written and technological communication
- Management information systems
- Financial and budgetary management
- Team working and project management
Collections skills module will include:
- Research
- Collections Care
- Documentation and collections management
Understanding the visitor experience will include:
- Audience research and evaluation
- Programming, including collection-based events
- Learning
- Interpretation and design
- Outreach and partnership working
The programme will offer participants a framework for Continuing Professional Development through involvement in a range of activities in the form of coaching, workshops, learning forums and seminars.
It is anticipated that all placements will be based at National Museums NI's headquarters at Cultra, with the requirement to travel to other sites, principally the Ulster Museum and Collections Store.
There may also be a requirement for occasional travel to other museums.
E. C. Pelham-Clinton Fellow (Entomology)
Pelham-Clinton Entomological Fellowships were established in the National Museums Scotland by the family of the late E. C. Pelham-Clinton, the Duke of Newcastle, who was Curator of Entomology, 1960-1981.
As a Pelham-Clinton Fellow, you will undertake original research on a portion of the Entomology collection that includes your special group of interest. We are particularly encouraging applicants with specialist knowledge of the Coleoptera. You will prepare publications to make accessible knowledge about the collection and disseminate your research results and. You will also curate and develop a portion of the collection through acquisitions, including fieldwork, and will be called upon to contribute to public engagement programmes.
Comprising nearly 2 million specimens, the Entomology collection contains material from all over the world, but emphases Scottish, British and then European insects. It has particular strengths in Lepidoptera, Odonata, small orders and certain Coleoptera Diptera and Hymenoptera.
Qualified to postgraduate level, or with equivalent experience in Zoology, you will have specialised knowledge of the taxonomy and systematics of a group of insects, as well as proven research ability and experience of working with Entomology collections and relevant subject areas. You must be able to work effectively to meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team, and possess good communication and ICT skills. A driving licence is essential.
Your application must include an outline of a specific programme of curation and research that complements and utilises the National Museums’ Entomology collections. The research should centre upon a scientific question that you propose to investigate, and outline the approach that you will adopt during the tenure of the fellowship.
This is a fixed term post until April 2020.
To make an online application for this post and to find further details of this post and of all our vacancies please visit www.nms.ac.uk.
If you require further information telephone 0131 247 4094 (answerphone) or email applications@nms.ac.uk, stating reference NMS18/790
Closing date for completed applications is Friday, 16 March 2018.
It is anticipated that the selection event will take place on/around 4 April 2018.
Museum Manager
Reporting to the Museum Director, Professor Paul Brakefield, the Museum Manager is the senior nonacademic staff member for the Museum of Zoology, working as part of the Senior Management Team to develop systems and services and an active programme of exhibitions and events. The role is on an academic-related grade and therefore has no fixed hours of work. The Museum Manager has line management responsibility for four staff and acts as Team Lead for the Operations and Visitor Services Group, working alongside the two academic curators who act as Team Leads for Collections and Research and for Public Engagement.
Following a four-year closure for complete renovation of the David Attenborough Building and redisplay and reinterpretation of the Museum’s collections, the Museum Manager will be responsible for designing and realising plans for the future, and positioning the Museum of Zoology to play a leading role within the University of Cambridge Museums, engaging local, regional and international audiences, and supporting research and teaching.
The Museum Manager will lead and deliver the operational and administrative functions of the Museum, manage the outward-facing functions of the Museum including communications and visitor access, and advise and support the Director and the Senior Management Team in important aspects of the Museum’s operations, including strategic planning, budget management, gathering and analysis of management information and compliance.
Project Curator (Natural History)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Curator to join us at the Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens. The Museum is a world-renowned institution which is home to one of the most scientifically important collections of natural history and ethnography in the world. We currently attract 40,000 visits per year and have a target of 60,000 visits by 2022.
The curatorial expertise of our staff is in Ethnography. As the Project Curator you will curate, document, research and provide access to the Museum’s Natural History Collections. Working with the wider team you will develop and provide opportunities for visitors to engage with these collections. This is a fixed term contract. To that end we have identified discrete projects that are achievable in the contract period and have left enough flexibility for you to really make this a job that will benefit your CV.
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, approachable and highly organised. The Head of Collections will be on maternity leave for a significant part of this contract (available 1 day a month) so you will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Curator, Anthropology
This is an opportunity for an outstanding individual to take up an important role in a world-renowned institution with a unique scientific mission and public profile. The successful applicant will join a large science group composed of approximately 300 scientists, in an institution that houses some of the largest, most significant scientific collections in the world.
The Museum is also home to an internationally important natural history library, a suite of advanced analytical and imaging facilities, and offers the opportunity to communicate science to huge national and international audiences.
The Curator of Anthropology is responsible for undertaking the day to day curation and documentation of the NHM collections including Palaeoanthropology, artefact, fossil primate and Human Remains collections. Curation responsibilities include processing applications for and hosting of scientific research visits, processing loans and destructive sampling applications, answering enquiries and databasing. The post holder will also contribute to collections management and research projects, and may have research time of up to 20% allocated dependent on curation priorities.