We are recruiting a Collections Manager (Earth Collections) to work under the supervision of the Head of Collections. He/she will work flexibly across Earth Collections (palaeontology, mineralogy and petrology) with a focus on the Museum’s mineralogy and petrology collections. The post holder will engage in and facilitate collections-based research and field collecting. Additionally, the successful applicant will help develop new exhibitions and displays with the Public Engagement Team and will be expected to participate in the Museum’s outreach and public engagement programme. Applicants will have: an excellent knowledge and understanding of general geology; proven skills or experience equivalent to those derived from a holding a degree with a substantial Earth Sciences component is desirable; experience of collections-focused museum work, conservation work and using collections management databases; the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and on an individual basis; and will have a track record of successfully delivering public engagement in science activity.
As part of your online application, you will be required to upload a covering letter that shows how you meet the selection criteria, and a full CV. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 23 June 2017. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 July 2017.
For further details see the website (www.oum.ox.ac.uk) or contact the Acting Head of Collections, Kate Diston using the contact details below.
Kate Diston, Acting Head of Collections
Email: kathleen.diston@oum.ox.ac.uk Tel: 01865 272982.