Jobs Archive
Quality Assurance Officer and Team Leader
We are seeking to appoint an individual with high attention to detail and experience of transcribing and imaging Natural History or museum specimens to report where digital outputs of Herbarium or Fungarium specimens do not meet agreed standards. You will supervise and train a team of digitisation officers and must ensure the work they produce meet required standards.
Essential skills and experience required for this role include ability to check image and data quality against defined standards, a competent understanding of taxonomy, nomenclature and geography, excellent IT Skills, and an ability to support, manage and motivate staff to achieve personal and team targets.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The salary will be £30,200 per annum (pro rata).
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
Collections Manager, Earth & Planetary Sciences
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Collections Manager (CM) leads and runs the collections curation program for the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences (EPS). Reporting to the curator-in-charge, the CM works with curators to manage the EPS collections, inclusive of space, infrastructure, databases, collections management, storage facilities, equipment and the informatics program, as well as museum staff and volunteer efforts. The CM will supervise or facilitate processing new acquisitions, loans, visitors, stewardship, fieldwork for collecting, annual reporting and compliance with federal and Museum policies and permitting. The CM will collaborate with curators, the development office and administrators to seek external support for collections improvement, digitization of collections, fieldwork, collection research opportunities and other initiatives as assigned.
Responsibilities include:
Ensuring collections stewardship, care and preservation, at levels that meet or exceed disciplinary and/or Museum standards.
Managing collections management operations, working with EPS curators to develop and meet short- and long-range objectives. Seeking and implementing efficiencies where feasible.
Facilitating the use and upkeep of assigned departmental spaces, supplies and equipment.
Maintaining the collections informatics programs, systems, databases and the integrity/security of data, paper and other forms of archival records management. Promoting discoverability of the collections, access to catalog records and digital assets including collection-related website content via internal and external mechanisms.
Directing annual collections reporting. Working with the department administrator, curators and other Museum offices on purchasing and budget management. Other administrative duties as assigned.
Handling incoming and outgoing loan activities, shipping/receiving, permitting and compliance.
Facilitating access, visitation/tours and use of collections and facilities by students, postdocs, research associates and visitors. Participating in promotional and outreach activities.
Supervising the departmental Museum Specialists, including assigning tasks and monitoring effort and performance.
Training staff and volunteers on operations and the use of assigned equipment and facilities. Supervising volunteers and their collection-related efforts.
Facilitating fieldwork and collecting activities by departmental students, postdocs, staff and affiliates. Leading post-collecting curation efforts from field to shelf, including specimen identification.
Serving as the departmental safety liaison/fire evacuation warden as needed.
The expected salary range for the Collections Manager, Earth & Planetary Sciences is $90,000/annual – $93,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
The vacancy will be open to applications until filled.
Curator of Mineralogy-Petrology
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open-ended.
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a great opportunity for a Curator of Mineralogy-Petrology to join the University’s Museum & Art Gallery on a permanent basis at the renowned Hunterian Museum.
The oldest public museum in Scotland, with collections spanning arts, sciences and humanities, The Hunterian is seen as an invaluable academic and community resource. Its university mission is to enrich student and staff experience and support the University of Glasgow’s teaching and research priorities. It has also provided a platform for strategic and international collaborations and has a core commitment to strengthening its community and civic engagement.
The Hunterian actively supports the University of Glasgow’s mission ‘to bring a community of world changers together’. We contribute to innovative practice and measurable academic output across all colleges, through academic partnerships, cross-disciplinary collections-based scholarship and learning and public engagement.
The Hunterian takes seriously its responsibility to present and future generations of students and staff and to contribute to the health and wellbeing of all our communities, including our own.
The Hunterian commits to developing as an ethical institution which critically reflects on the past, is relevant in the present and contributes to a more equitable future for all.
You will develop, care for, and engage audiences with the Mineralogy and Petrology (Min/Pet) collections of The Hunterian.
You will undertake and promote research, teaching and learning initiatives and knowledge co-production with stakeholders on these collections, and promote their use in academic, community and public engagement in line with the stated objectives of The Hunterian as outlined in the 2021-25 Strategic Plan.
Closing Date: 31 January 2024
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenas... and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Project Archivist – Buckland Archive
Oxford University Museum of Natural History is seeking to appoint a Project Archivist to work exclusively on the unique and rare Buckland Archive.
Following a recent acquisition, OUMNH is now home to the largest and most important collections of material relating to pioneering geologist, William Buckland (1784-1856). The Buckland Archive consists of correspondence, geological notes and family papers, notebooks, watercolours, prints and photographs.
The Unearthing the Buckland Archive Project will see the cataloguing of the complete archive of William Buckland. Working to a strict deadline, you will be responsible for arranging, cataloguing and repacking the Buckland Archive. This will include creating an ISAD(G) compliant catalogue, supervising volunteers, participating in displays and a temporary exhibition, and communicating the project both internally to the museum and externally to members of the public and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be flexible, use their initiative to move the project forward, and have a recognised qualification in archive administration, or equivalent training and experience.
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract, working 37.5 hours per week for 18 months.
This role includes hazards or safety-critical activities – further information can be found in the Job Description and Selection Criteria. This role is subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
University employees are also eligible to join the relevant pension scheme for their role. Further information on the University’s staff benefits for both work and personal life can be found here: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Danielle Czerkaszyn, Librarian and Archivist, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (danielle.czerkaszyn@oum.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@ashmus.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Monday 15 January 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing Monday 22 January 2024.
Negaunee Curatorial Preparator
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, skilled individual to join our Vertebrate Biology preparator team to prepare high-quality research specimens for our collections.
About the Negaunee Curatorial Preparator role:
The Negaunee Curatorial Preparator at National Museums Scotland will be required to prepare vertebrate animal specimens for the research collections as skins, skeletons, wet specimens, etc., and to take samples for analyses as required.
The post holder will work full time for a contract period of two years with the possibility of renewal subsequently.
As a Negaunee Curatorial Preparator at National Museums Scotland you will:
- Be responsible for the transport, preparation and conservation of individual zoological specimens
- Present short talks and demonstrations, and working with National and International Programmes and Learning and Engagement Departments within National Museums Scotland
- Maintain supplies database, researching new suppliers and ordering taxidermy supplies when required
- Record and update specimen data as required by applying expert knowledge of the subject and collections to create and improve National Museums’ documentation programmes.
Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Negaunee Curatorial Preparator:
- Proven experience in specimen preparation
- Proficient in using documentation procedures and data entry into database packages or spreadsheets
- Knowledge of vertebrate anatomy
- Good communication skills e.g., presenting short talks and dealing with internal and external people.
- Hiring the right person for the right job is everything to us. We want to encourage you to apply if you think this is the role for you
Digitisation Curator - New Acquisitions
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Digitisation Curator for New Acquisitions. Reporting to the Digital Collections New Acquisitions Manager, the postholder will use their in-depth knowledge of herbarium collections and curation procedures to help develop the new workflow for the digitisation of incoming material. This role will be essential in ensuring procedures meet the curatorial statutory obligations and can be implemented smoothly into day-to-day curatorial activities by highlighting areas where workflows could be problematic, suggesting and testing improvements.
Museum Experience Internship
This is a unique opportunity to gain meaningful and valuable experience of the types of work activities that take place in a museum environment. This internship has been designed to give an individual the chance to try out areas of museum work, including public engagement, evaluation, collections management and learning in a museum environment. From this, the intern will be equipped with an understanding of what area of museum work they are most interested in.
The internship will include:
Research and development of a family trail for the Cambridge Festival themed around the temporary exhibition on skeletons
Research, developing and assisting with the delivery of tabletop activities as part of family events in the Museum
Assisting with public events, including Twilight at the Museums; Cambridge Festival and Young Zoologists Club workshops
Assisting with the administration of family resources including the small library of zoology books for early readers and volunteer handling activities in the gallery
Collection and collation of evaluation from public events and family resources in the gallery
Assisting the front of house team, including occasional invigilation of the galleries, time on reception answering visitor queries, helping the volunteer coordinator with inductions and other volunteer liaison and communication
Work in the collections, including data input into the collections database and assisting with the organisation and labelling of specimens in the stores
Collections Support Officer
The Gardens are in a period of change and have recently secured a Round 1 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant towards a £14m capital project. The project aims to restore the historic glasshouses, upgrade site infrastructure and displays and improve the visitor experience for all. The postholder will support the Director of Horticulture and Curation in managing the Living Collections plant records (currently held in a BG-Base data management system) which, will significantly improve day-to-day horticultural operation at BBG during the Development and Delivery phases of the project and beyond. This post is critical for bringing the plants in our gardens to life for the people of Birmingham and safeguarding the plant collections for the next 200 years.
To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter to:
jobs@birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
Closing date for applications: We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled
Moves Conservator, NHM Unlocked
Working with teams across the NHM Unlocked Programme particularly Curatorial staff, Collection Moves Assistants, Digitisation team and Project Managers you will develop conservation-based recommendations for specimen protection. Your role will involve working closely with curatorial staff to identify specimens with complex needs and to develop packaging and transport requirements. You will design and test specimen support systems and assist with the design of more general protection for standardized collection drawers. You will establish and oversee stabilisation and remedial treatment projects for specimens, and will advise on specimen handling protocols and associated equipment required for large, heavy and/or complex specimens.
Main Responsibilities
- Carry out and advise on remedial treatments for complex specimens including condition reporting.
- Develop generic treatment and stabilisation documentation for sign off by curators.
- Line management of up to 4 Conservation Move Assistants
- Manage small project teams including work planning and co-ordination.
- Undertake condition surveys of a wide variety of natural history collections, with a view to prioritising remedial conservation workloads.
- Co-ordinate and supervise Conservation Moves Assistants in surveying and stabilisation techniques.
- Coordinate setting up workspaces within collection or adjacent areas (mini lab spaces) to carry out remedial conservation treatments and stabilisation works essential for safe relocation of specimens.
- Assist with workshops/training and preparation of guidelines.
- Assist with the production of guidelines for collection preparation, hazards and transport.
- Assist with the preparation of guidelines for decanting specimens at TVSP and manage the removal of temporary storage materials ensuring specimens are stored safely in their new collection furniture.
- Liaise with and advise external specialist moving companies to pack and move complex specimens.
- Undertake materials testing.
Assistant Keeper Grade II – Natural History
The National Museum of Ireland is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of Assistant Keeper Grade II – Natural History. This is a full-time permanent position and will be filled by open competitive interviews.
The post-holder will act as a curator, with specific responsibility for assisting the Keeper in the operation of the Division and delivery of services. This will be during a time of major capital project work in the NMI, involving collections moves, building refurbishment, exhibition development, and the development of public and specialist biodiversity services.
The Assistant Keeper Grade II will have day-to-day responsibility for specific collections within the Natural History Division. A responsibility of this role will include supporting biodiversity research services, including provision of access for taxonomic research, and collaboration with 3rd level institutions, the National Biodiversity Data Centre and other relevant organisations. This will include a focus on mobilising historic data from the collections. The post-holder will also be responsible for supporting exhibition maintenance and supporting colleagues in the delivery of public programmes in relation to education and learning.