Research Assistant
Role description:
The Natural History Museum is internationally recognized for its dual role as a centre of excellence in taxonomy, systematics, biodiversity and mineralogy and as a leading exponent in the presentation of the natural world to the general public through exhibitions. Its objectives are firstly, to discover and make available to the scientific community the information contained within its collections of natural specimens and secondly, to entertain, interest and educate people of all ages in natural history.
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.
The Department of Earth Sciences is one of two scientific departments within The Natural History Museum. Housing the museums collections of fossils, rocks, meteorites, soils, etc, the Earth Sciences Department employs staff who specialise in curation, conservation, and scientific research. We host a vibrant community of young scientists, including post doctoral researchers and PhD students. We also benefit from the experience and contribution of Scientific Associates.
We are currently looking for a candidate with a Science related degree to assist with our research of fossil and extant fishes, using X-CT scanning equipment such as the Nikon Metrology HMX ST 225 in our Image and Analysis Centre. You will visualize and analyse the data gathered with a number of software packages such as Avizo, Drisgti and VG Studio Max whilst maintaining the project website (http://chondrichthyes.myspecies.info/) and project data archive.
Salary: £24,018 per annum plus benefits
Contract: Fixed term up to 30 September 2016
Hours: 41 hours per week (including lunch breaks)
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 13 October 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. An undergraduate Science degree or equivalent
2. Working knowledge of X-CT scanning
3. Proven experience in a range of packages (eg: Avizo, Drishti and VG Studio MAX) to visualize and analyze data
4. Previous experience in maintaining project websites and data archives
5. Knowledge of fish biology is desirable
Online application process:
You are required to provide a response to ALL of the role competences listed above within the ‘Other Information’ section of the online application form (up to 140 words per competence). In order to demonstrate how you meet each competence fully, please provide specific examples from your achievements, knowledge, skills and/or experience.