Embedded within the Vertebrates & Anthropology Curatorial Division, this is an important role in a world-renowned institution with a strong scientific mission and public profile.
The successful applicant will join a large science group composed of approximately 300 scientists, in an institution that houses some of the largest, most significant scientific collections in the world. The Museum is also home to an internationally important natural history library, a suite of advanced analytical and imaging facilities, and offers the opportunity to communicate science to national and international audiences.
The Curator will be responsible for acquiring, curating and making specimens within their area of responsibility in Fossil Reptiles available to facilitate research, teaching, and exhibitions. These collections are frequently accessed by internal and external researchers and are heavily used for the NHM’s public engagement activities, including permanent exhibitions, temporary and touring exhibitions, and outreach events for the general public and media.
Applications are open to candidates in the field of vertebrate palaeontology, with particular expertise in an area relevant to fossil reptiles