Micro-CT Scanning Specialist

Role description:
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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Imaging and Analysis Centre (part of the Core Research Laboratories Department) for a Micro-CT Scanning Specialist. The post holder will work with the CT Lab manager and will be expected to operate and maintain the Micro-CT facilities at the Natural History Museum for the benefit of Museum scientists and other NHM colleagues, scientific visitors and commercial customers.

The post holder will contribute to the health and safety management of the Micro-CT laboratory by completing necessary documentation, risk assessments and COSHH. You will also oversee the training and supervision of internal and external scientific users to a high level of skill and sample/data interpretation.

Contributing to, and participating in scientific research relevant to the Museum’s science strategy, Micro-CT and its application to the examination of naturally occurring samples, you will also support income generation via grants and commercial activities.

To be successful, you will preferably have a PhD / degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant science subject, or you could have extensive evidence of relevant experience in the application of Micro-CT to naturally occurring samples. Demonstrable and evidence based theoretical knowledge and recent practical experience of geological and biological X-ray Micro-CT scanning techniques is required.

Salary: £28,188 per annum plus benefits

Contract: Permanent appointment

Closing date: 9am on Monday 27 July 2015

Interviews expected: w/c Monday 3 August 2015

Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.

If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:

1. Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant science subject, or extensive evidence of relevant experience in the application of micro-CT to naturally occurring samples
2. Demonstrable and evidence based theoretical knowledge and recent practical experience of geological and biological X-ray micro-CT scanning techniques
3. Significant demonstrable experience in a range of relevant image processing techniques and software, including Drishti, Avizo or VG Studio Max
4. Knowledge of health and safety procedures relevant to micro-CT techniques and sample preparation. Experience in writing risk assessments and COSHH documents.
5. Proven ability to operate as a successful member of a team in a laboratory environment.
6. Evidenced ability to contribute to laboratory-based research
7. Proven methodical approach to data collection, handling and interpretation
8. Experience of 1st line trouble shooting/maintenance of X-ray micro-CT instrumentation