Embedded within the Invertebrates Division of the Department of Life Sciences, the Senior Curator of Non-Insect Invertebrates (Cnidaria, Mollusca or Porifera) will be responsible for the acquisition and curation of world class collections of Cnidaria, Mollusca or Porifera including both historical and recent acquisitions and for ensuring that they are used and made available for research, teaching, training, reference and exhibitions. An expert in their field of collections-based science, the post holder will demonstrate a high level of scientific scholarship in any of the above animal groups (e.g. taxonomy, systematics, organismal biology).
The Senior Curator of Non-Insect Invertebrates (Cnidaria, Mollusca or Porifera) will work with other curators and Senior Curators in Charge across the Invertebrates Division, and with the Principal Curator in Charge of Invertebrates to ensure best practice in collections care and strategic development of, and engagement with, the divisional collections as well as undertaking their own collections-focussed research.
This is an exciting opportunity to integrate curation and collections-based research in one of the world’s largest and most important Non-Insect Invertebrates collections.
How to apply
Please complete your application online in our recruitment portal.
You should upload the following documents:
A comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts as well as your education and professional qualifications.
A covering letter that summarises your interest in this post, providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please ensure your letter includes details of your latest salary and notice period.