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.