Jobs Archive
Collections Project Assistant
The Museum is currently undertaking a major relocation of its rock collections (approximately 12,000 drawers, 400,000 specimens) from the Atlas Building at High Cross, Cambridge to the Museum's new purpose-built geological collection store adjacent to the Museum's AG Brighton Building on Madingley Rise.
The move is led by the Collections Manager with support from the Collections team and is due for completion in October 2022
The Collections Project Assistant will provide practical and organisational support to the Collections Manager and Collections Migration Project Coordinator during the relocation of the geological collections.
More details and link to online application form:
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/32136/
Learning and Community Outreach Co-ordinator
Dorset Museum is looking for a highly motivated, hands-on individual to help deliver an exciting range of learning, engagement and outreach activity for schools, life-long learners, non-traditional audiences and community groups
You will have experience of planning and delivering learning projects, understand how to develop strong community partnerships, and understand the importance of audience focused programming. Sensitive to the different cultural backgrounds of Dorset's diverse communities the post holder will have a commitment to equal opportunities practice, encouraging greater engagement with the Museum, and widening participation in its formal and informal learning programmes, events and exhibitions.
Dorset Museum is one of the leading independent, charitable, heritage organisations in the South West of England. Its diverse collections contain over four million objects and span almost 250 million years, including internationally significant geology, archaeology and literary artefacts. Visited by over 60,000 visitors a year, it is a museum that collects, reveals and inspires connections with Dorset's universal story.
We actively encourage people from communities that are under-represented in the UK museum, arts and heritage sector to apply to join us, and bring their talent, experience and expertise to Dorset Museum.
Application will be by CV and covering letter. For further details and an application pack contact Anna Butler at Dorset Museum:
anna.butler@dorsetmuseum.org
01305 262735
Deadline for applications: 12noon on Thursday 2nd December 2021
Interview date: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Collections Assistant
Dorset Museum is looking for a highly motivated, hands-on individual who is passionate and knowledgeable about the care, conservation, documentation, display, and interpretation of museum collections.
Able to work on their own initiative and as part of a wider curatorial and public programming team, this role will support all aspects of collections management, documentation, research, exhibitions and public engagement at Dorset Museum. Experienced in supporting and working with volunteers, they will play an important role in the delivery of our plans to document and catalogue our collection and in the relocation of objects to our new Collections Discovery Centre.
Dorset Museum is one of the leading independent, charitable, heritage organisations in the South West of England. Its diverse collections contain over four million objects and span almost 250 million years, including internationally significant geology, archaeology and literary artefacts. Visited by over 60,000 visitors a year, it is a museum that collects, reveals and inspires connections with Dorset's universal story.
We actively encourage people from communities that are under-represented in the UK museum, arts and heritage sector to apply to join us, and bring their talent, experience and expertise to Dorset Museum.
Application will be by CV and covering letter.
For further details and an application pack contact Anna Butler at Dorset Museum:
Anna.butler@dorsetmuseum.org
01305 262735
Deadline for applications: 12noon on Thursday 25th November 2021
Interview date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Research Coordinator for Collections-based research: University of Cambridge Strategic Research Initiative Collections - Connections - Communities
The University's collections - across its museums, galleries, libraries, archives, Departments and other research centres - are a superb yet under-used resource. Together, these collections offer new ways to analyse, understand and help solve some of the greatest societal challenges we face today. Collections - Connections - Communities (CCC), a new Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) of the University, will draw together expertise to promote innovative collections-based research for, and with, communities in our region and beyond.
As CCC Research Coordinator, you will help set strategic goals for the Initiative and ensure they are met. You will undertake pro-active engagement with potential research collaborators, communities and audiences; you will coordinate a programme of events and help build a new SRI website; and you will support the governance and administration of the Initiative.
Working closely with colleagues within the University of Cambridge, as well as with partners nationally and internationally, you will support the development of projects and funding applications, and assist with subsequent reporting requirements, including around budgets and impact. Working with governance groups (Steering Group, Advisory Boards), three Research Groups and three Methodology Hubs, you will coordinate activity and convene meetings. You will manage the CCC website and social media content.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years.
Salary: £31,406-£40,927
Further details, and to apply: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/31567/
Closing date: 24 October 2021
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Professor Rebecca Kilner rmk1002@cam.ac.uk or Dr Neal Spencer nas1003@cam.ac.uk
Assistant Conservator
The University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge is seeking a full-time fixed-term Assistant Conservator. The post-holder will provide practical and preventative specialist conservation advice and treatment across the collections.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work as part of a fast-paced team building practical experience working with natural history collections. Core activities will include providing conservation treatments to the permanent exhibits as well as upcoming exhibitions and stored collections. They will be responsible for the care of the collections through monitoring and improving upon environmental and storage conditions, including pest management. They will promote and develop best practice in conservation and collections care. The post-holder will also be expected to work on the Museum's spirit-preserved specimens.
It is essential the successful candidate is able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues as well as have the ability to work effectively to deadlines.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months.
Mycologist
The National Herbarium, based at the National Botanic Gardens is seeking a Mycologist/Botanist Grade III in the National Botanic Gardens Office of Public Works. The post is open to citizens of the EU/EEA and the UK. The role will focus on the fungal and cryptogam collections, but the appointee will undertake a broad range of duties as part of the scientific programmes of the National Botanic Gardens. Under the direction of the Taxonomist, they will assist with curating the collection and participate in the taxonomic, conservation and other scientific programmes of the National Botanic Gardens, as well as be active in the provision of scientific information and data for government and the public. This is a permanent, pensionable job based at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. Salary €35,274 -- € 67,440.
Researcher & Curator (Dragonfly)
The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomological biodiversity. Our research is aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge of African insects with an emphasis on Lepidoptera.
We are looking for an experienced full-time Researcher & Curator (Dragonflies), who has established taxonomic skills and will be required to deliver the effective planning management, implementation and completion of research and expeditions as directed. As many of the expeditions are in French speaking Africa an excellent working of knowledge of French is essential.
As the responsible party on overseas trips the candidate for this role will be required to ensure that all other personnel act in such a way as to promote the best interest of the charity and to behave in such a way as not to cause offence to local citizens.
Adherence to financial procedures as laid down by Finance and Business Administration Departments is essential.
Due to the location of ANHRT you must have a full driving licence and your own car.
Assistant Keeper Grade II (Geology)
The post-holder will act as Curator for Geology, and have sole day-to-day responsibility for the geological collections in the Museum. This includes the identification, classification and organisation of specimens of fossils, minerals and rocks. All stages in accession are the responsibility of the Curator – from field collection, acquisition, purchase, data collection, numbering, registration, preparation of catalogues, and production of scientific and popular publications.
The applicant will also be responsible for maintenance of exhibits at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Merrion Street, Dublin 2, development of temporary exhibitions, delivery of aspects of public programmes in relation to education and learning, and provision of a geological enquiries service for the general public and for researchers. The Natural History Museum is scheduled to undergo major refurbishment in 2020-2024 and this project will be a significant task for all staff of the Natural History Division in coming years.
Digital Archivist
Oxford University Museum of Natural History holds significant digital assets relating to all areas of Museum activity and core goal of the OUMNH Strategy 2020-23 is to set up systems to preserve and manage them to the same standard as our physical collections. This is a very exciting opportunity to work on our extensive physical and digital archives and make them available to a wider audience.
We require an experienced Digital Archivist with hands-on experience of the implementation and management of Digital Asset Management Systems and in-depth understanding of digital preservation principles and techniques. The post holder will be responsible for managing and preserving digital assets with a specific focus on the implementation of a Digital Preservation Policy and a ResourceSpace Digital Asset Management System. The role will also involve improving access to the Archive collections through targeted digitisation and cataloguing to an ISAD(G) standard using the Museum’s Axiell EMu Collections Management System, which will be integrated with the DAMS.
Applicants are required to complete the online application form on Oxford University’s website and include a CV and supporting statement addressing the selection criteria. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants).
For further details on the Museum please see our website www.oum.ox.ac.uk. Please contact the Head of Earth Collections Eliza Howlett using the contact details below.
Closing date: 30th August 2021 noon
Interview date: 20th September 2021
Contact: Eliza Howlett eliza.howlett@oum.ox.ac.uk
Birmingham's Erratic Boulders: Heritage of the Ice Age Project Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
One or two individuals are needed to fill these part-time roles from September 2021 to the end of 2022. We are looking for people with experience in project management/working with volunteers; geological expertise is not essential.
Applications should take the form of:
a) a one-page letter explaining your interest and suitability and making it clear whether you want to take up the Project Manager role, the Volunteer Coordinator role, or both.
b) a c.v. giving factual information on your educational and other qualifications and employment/volunteering history.
Applications should be sent by email to eht@worc.ac.uk
Closing date 10th August 9 a.m. with interviews on Monday 23rd August.