Jobs Archive
Assistant Conservator
Closing Date: Monday 25th April
Expected interview date: Wednesday 11th May
We are looking to appoint an Assistant Conservator for a fixed term post until 31 December 2018.
The post is within the Conservation Unit of the Museum and Archives department at the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS).
The RCS has two museums: the Hunterian Museum, which is open to the public, and the Wellcome Museum of Anatomy and Pathology (WMAP), which has restricted access. Due to nature of the specimens on display in the latter, it holds a Human Tissue Authority licence that restricts access to individuals from a surgical, medical or relevant profession who need to study human anatomy and pathology.
The Assistant Conservator will provide conservation support for the RCS museums' collections, with particular emphasis on the medical and comparative collections that comprise the Hunterian Museum, the WMAP and associated stored study collections.
They will also provide conservation support to prepare the collections for Project 2020, which involves the redevelopment of the RCS's Lincoln's Inn Fields buildings.
This will include preparing and packing collections to be decanted off-site, and assisting with the planning and implementation of all moves.
You will have a relevant qualification and demonstrable experience of working in a museum or cognate environment.
You will have the ability to work flexibly and as part of the conservation and museums team.
You will be comfortable with handling and working with human and animal tissue.
You will have the sensitivity and confidence to work with specimens of human tissue and ensure that Human Tissue Authority standards are adhered to.
Collections Manager, Natural Sciences
Reporting to the Executive Director, the full-time Collections Manager, Natural Sciences has responsibility for the functional core areas of the collections in the Fairbanks Museum’s trust.
The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium seeks a Collections Manager with a background in biological or natural science museum collections who has demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in the core functional areas of Collections Management (CM); current practices recognized by the museum industry for CM; conservation practices; has the administrative and planning capabilities expected of the profession; and has a working knowledge of current and emerging technologies to improve CM practices.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated professional experience with a diverse range of biological specimens (including taxidermy mounts, entomological specimens, dried invertebrate specimens, and herbarium specimens), as well as ethnological collections.
The ideal candidate will also have a strong appreciation for related material culture; while the Museum's areas of concentrations are within the natural sciences, particularly zoology, entomology, botany, and earth sciences, the Collections Manager must have the breadth of knowledge to liaise with a broad range of museums in Vermont and beyond. The Collections Manager will, when required, work closely with the Archivist in matters concerning the Museum's archival collection. The Collections Manager will also collaborate with the Director of Exhibits in collections-related matters pertaining to the Museum's displays and exhibits. This is not a research position.
DUTIES
Responsible for the application of collections management policies, plans, and practices, including, but not limited to: accession and deaccession, registration and documentation, cataloguing, preservation, conservation, access, risk management, storage, handling, and inventory.
Work as a critical team member in the collections move and re-organization associated with the completion of a new collections facility in summer 2016.
Monitoring and analysis of environmental conditions of the collections using eclimatenotebook and the PEM2 system.
Responsible for data standards and systems for the input, maintenance, and preservation of collections records using PastPerfect.
Work with Museum staff in the coordinating the of the Museum’s collections for exhibits, education, research, and public information.
Consult with conservators, curators and researchers to advance the preservation, interpretation, and cataloguing of the collections.
Organize, supervise and evaluate volunteers.
Present collections stewardship requirements to staff, volunteers, and trustees.
Obtain funds and other forms of support for stewardship, development, and interpretation of the collections.
Promote the importance of the Museum’s collections through presentations and programs delivered to Museum visitors, community organizations and school groups.
Draft, implement and monitor policies and budgets for the Collections Department.
Serve on the Museum’s Management team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s in zoology, museum studies with an emphasis on curating science, or closely related discipline required and 4 years of related experience or Master’s in zoology, museum studies with an emphasis on curating science, or closely related discipline with 2 years of related experience. Experience with natural history collections essential. Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed. Eagerness to live in Vermont’s beautiful and rural Northeast Kingdom.
Conservation Technician
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
Our Conservation Centre has a great opportunity to work in our Airless project team, which aims to carry out preventive conservation techniques to protect palaeontological specimens held at the Natural History Museum which are considered to be at highest risk from pyrite oxidation. This includes specimens from all areas of the collection, from brachiopods to ichthyosaurs.
Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will transport specimens from the storage area, undertake remedial treatment if required and re-house the specimens in individual anoxic enclosures. This will involve handling very delicate, as well as large, heavy specimens. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who show a high degree of manual dexterity and attention to detail, and have the ability to maintain focus and accuracy. Training will be given for specialised treatments.
The data produced by this project will also contribute to future digitisation projects undertaken by the curatorial staff.
The successful candidates will have an interest in museum conservation and palaeontology, and either a BSc or equivalent degree in Conservation or Earth Sciences, or who has proven experience in working in a similar voluntary or paid position with natural history specimens. You will have a working knowledge of Excel software and digital imaging processes, and can follow complex instructions and remain focussed when completing repetitive tasks.
A full role description is available on the Museums website with comprehensive details of the role and the package on offer.
Junior Researcher / Curator
Junior Researcher / Curator (m/f) from abroad: terra mineralia invite applications for a Junior Researcher/Curator from abroad and of non-German nationality for an 18-month limited working period, starting 2016, at the terra mineralia, a permanent exhibition of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
Located in the Freudenstein Castle it is one of the biggest mineral exhibitions of the world with 3500 minerals, precious stones and meteorites on show. terra mineralia is known for its changing mineralogical and geological special exhibitions as well as its creative educational programmes.
The fellow project is an evaluation and review about the contemporary role of rare earth
elements (REE) in our daily lives and within global economics and environmental challenges. Modern technologies hardly work or even exist without REE today. The race for these resources already reached a peak in 2010 and the collapse of the current relaxation is just a matter of time.
Due to this highly political and scientific complex topic, the special exhibition “CSI: Freiberg – Murder in terra mineralia. The race for resources” explores new forms of communication: Visitors will solve an interactive criminal case that is part of global resource politics.
Main tasks:
- research on the current demand, techniques and methods, exploring results, market situations, environmental and social challenges regarding REE worldwide, with the focus on potential alternatives to China (focusing on Africa)
- drawing up the outline of a crime story fitting the results of the previous research
- conception, planning and implementation of the special exhibition in cooperation with the
management of terra mineralia (including the acquisition of exhibits and the preparing of print media)
Required qualifications:
- final university degree in geological or mineralogical studies
- verifiable experiences regarding Rare Earth Elements
- spoken and written knowledge of English, level C1 or equivalent
- curatorial experiences
- willingness to cooperate closely with the scholarly staff of the TU Freiberg and the staff of terra mineralia
- ability to work independently, creativity and communication skills
- basic knowledge of German desirable but not essential
Further unalterable requirements:
- non-German nationality
- currently based outside Germany (within or outside Europe)
Remuneration is in accordance with the pay grade 13 TVöD. The German Federal Cultural Foundation is planning an extensive academy programme to support the fellow professionally. Furthermore the fellow gets full assistance in his/her tasks by the management of the museum. The main aim of the fellowship is the fruitful crossing over of expertise from both sites: the museum and its infrastructure as well as the fellow and his/her scientific experiences.
Observatory Explainer
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 per annum pro rata (£1,756 - £2,146 per annum)
Closing Date: 20 March 2016
The Royal Observatory Greenwich (ROG) is part of Royal Museums Greenwich, which also includes the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and the Queen's House Gallery. The ROG offers a wide range of programmes seeking to engaging visitors with the past, present and future wonders of astronomy and space science.
The Science Learning Department based at the ROG is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing individual with a passion for astronomy and space science and an interest in their history to join our Observatory Explainer team.
Observatory Explainers deliver our programme of weekend activities for families, informal groups (scouts, guides, summer schools etc.) and adult visitors and support additional activity for the same audiences at weekends and during the school holidays by working overtime.
Post holders must be both willing and able to accept such additional work.
Working in the Astronomy Learning Centre, the Meridian Courtyard and other locations around the site, they will be responsible for setting up and delivering workshops, science shows, live interpretation, public presentations and other types of activity for the families, informal groups and general visitors.
Training will be provided for specific activities where required.
The post holder will be expected to deliver or support the delivery of these activities, working alone, with other Observatory Explainers or alongside volunteers. The role represents an excellent opportunity to hone your science communication skills.
For full job description please visit http://www.rmg.co.uk/work-services/jobs-volunteering
Closing date: 20 March 2016
Interview date: 29 March 2016
To apply please email a CV and covering letter to recruitment@rmg.co.uk
or post to
Human Resources,
National Maritime Museum,
Park Row,
Greenwich,
London, SE10 9NF
Please also take the time to complete a Diversity Monitoring form.
We regret we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been shortlisted.
The Museum holds the 'two ticks' disability symbol and will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Please indicate clearly in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme.
Assistant Curator of Natural History
Chelmsford Museum has had a Stage 1 pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a project to redisplay galleries, improve the infrastructure of the Victorian building, Oaklands Park, and build a new café.
We are looking for a temporary, experienced natural sciences curator and the successful candidate will examine existing displays of geology, wildlife taxidermy, Ice Age mammal remains, a popular observation beehive and associated reserve collections.
In addition you will be responsible for examining documentation records, in order to advise the Design Team on the potential for new displays, which will include digital technology, family friendly discovery elements and a closer link to the park in which the museum sits. The collections management database will need updating and previous experience of working on HLF-funded projects would be advantageous.
The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week.
Please note this vacancy is for a fixed term period of up to 9 months.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.
Graduate Curator (Natural Sciences)
Shropshire Museums are committed to developing curatorial skills and knowledge. As part of this strategy we have re-designed our structures to enable us to employ a Graduate Curator (Natural Sciences) position for 12 months at the Ludlow Museum Resource Centre.
The position is designed to give a unique entry level opportunity to gain real hands on curatorial experience, with additional rotations across the wider service for 1 to 2 day per week where you will gain invaluable insight into other parts of the service area.
Grade 7, SCP 22, £19,159 per annum, 37 hours per week, Fixed term for 12 months.
Full details and an application pack is available online at http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
If you’re interested in this position then please email Emma-Kate Lanyon – Curatorial and Collections Team Leader: emma-kate.lanyon@shropshire.gov.uk.
Geologist
Scarborough Museums Trust manages 'Rotunda - the William Smith Museum of Geology', an iconic building opened in 1829 and designed under Smith's guidance to illustrate his principles of correlation and dating by means of fossils.
The Trust seeks to appoint a geologist to further develop its role as the centre of geological activity on the NE Yorkshire coast and moors, including reinvigorating the Dinosaur Coast project, initiating a Geopark proposal and liaising with appropriate geological groups, companies, potential sponsors and supporters.
The appointee will also care for and improve access to the geological collections of Scarborough Museums Trust and improve geological displays in the Rotunda.
The post is for 2 years in the first instance, at a starting salary of £24,000.
Secondment or other flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Further details may be obtained on our website http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com/#!vacancies/cc12
To apply please email CV and covering letter to Ruth Lilley ruth.lilley@smtrust.uk.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 8 April.
General Manager/Curator
This is an exciting opportunity to help run Dinosaur Isle, Britain's first purpose built dinosaur museum, which opened in 2001. Based in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, and meeting its own running costs in recent years, this museum and visitor attraction seeks to be a national centre of excellence in the conservation, interpretation and acquisition of the Island's dinosaurs and diverse geological heritage.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site and its staff, the curation of its geology and palaeontological collections, and ensuring the delivery of a range of services, including an active education programme, and substantial shop sales area.
Candidates will need substantial management experience in the arts, museum, cultural or visitor attraction sector, alongside their knowledge of museum documentation procedures, standards and databases.
Substantial experience of marketing and of exercising effective budgetary control is also required, alongside an understanding of the tourism industry.
Candidates will hold membership of a relevant professional body.
You will need to be a good communicator, able to lead and inspire, possessing a high level of personal drive and a commitment to meet the expectations of customers.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Safer Recruitment policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Please view information pack and complete your job application online at www.iwight.com/jobvacancies
Telephone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk if you need further information about applying.
Please note only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Richard Smout on 01983 823820
Richard Smout
Isle of Wight Heritage Service Manager
richard.smout@iow.gov.uk
Collections Officer
The Museums and Archives Department includes the Hunterian Museum, the Wellcome Museum of Anatomy and Pathology and the College Archive collections.
The Hunterian Museum contains one of Britain’s greatest medical collections, covering the history of surgery and anatomy from the 17th century to the present, including over 3000 anatomical and pathological preparations collected by the surgeon John Hunter (1728-1793). The museum runs an active programme of events and exhibitions and attracts over 80,000 visitors a year.
The Wellcome Museum of Anatomy and Pathology contains the College’s modern teaching collections. It contains over two thousand anatomical and pathological specimens as well as other resources. It is open to all individuals with a surgical, medical or relevant profession.
The College’s archive collections provide a unique resource illustrating the development of surgery and the surgical profession. This includes the College’s institutional records documenting the College’s activities throughout its history, and a diverse range of deposited manuscript and archive collections relating to medicine and surgery from the 16th to 20th centuries. Our archives are available to the public for research by appointment and we have regular exhibitions displaying the fascinating content of the collections.
Further information can be found on the College website:
http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/library-museums-and-archives
You will have a relevant post-graduate/professional qualification and demonstrable experience of working with museum collections. You will have a good understanding of museums documentation and experience of using collections databases, in addition to an understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology. With strong interpersonal skills, you will be someone who can work both independently and collaboratively and communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You will be able to organise and prioritise your workload to meet tight deadlines. You will have the sensitivity and confidence needed to work with specimens of human tissue and ensure that Human Tissue Authority standards are adhered to. Interview date - Friday 11th March