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Curator: Natural History
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Manx National Heritage is looking for a creative professional to look after our island's Natural History collections. Apply now if you are passionate about encouraging a deeper understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world and putting audiences at the heart of everything we do.
Join the curatorial team at Manx National Heritage to manage and develop our diverse natural history collections and biological records which are an exceptional record of the Isle of Man’s distinct flora and fauna.
You will be responsible for ensuring best practise in collections care, documentation, research and interpretation.
An expert in your field of collections-based science you will demonstrate a high level of scholarship and creative ability to engage audiences.
While the natural history collections are based in Douglas – Isle of Man - you will be expected to lead on natural science provision at all MNH sites, where appropriate, as well as working with island partners to raise awareness of the island’s biodiversity.
Manx National Heritage is a diverse organisation with wide-ranging responsibilities and is committed to providing a professional, inclusive and socially engaging heritage service for the Isle of Man.
Further details of the post can be obtained from Kirsty Neate on Tel: 01624 648024.
Knowledge, Training & experience required for the post:
• Graduate level qualification in natural sciences or a related subject – Essential
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant biological discipline or museum /heritage studies – Desirable
• A driving licence is essential.
How to Apply
For further information about the vacancy contact Kirsty Neate, Head of Professional Services – Manx National Heritage, on 01624 648024.
To apply online please visit www.gov.im/jobs or to obtain an application form and job description contact Mr George Corrin, Recruitment Officer, Office of Human Resources, on 01624 685274 or e-mail ohr@gov.im
The closing date for applications is 14th July 2017.
Interview expenses will be met for this role; however a relocation package is not available.
Vacancy for Senior Curator, Lichens
Embedded within the Algae, Fungi and Plants Division of the Department of Life Sciences, the Senior Curator of Lichens will manage the Natural History Museum’s unique collections of Lichens, ensuring best practice in collections care and providing a world-class collection of natural history specimens. The Senior Curator of Lichens will be responsible for the acquisition and curation of these collections and for ensuring that they are used and made available for research, teaching, training, reference and exhibitions. An expert in the field of collections-based lichenology, the postholder will demonstrate a high level of scientific scholarship (e.g. taxonomy, systematics, organismal biology). The person appointed will also be responsible for the Slime Moulds collection.
The role of Senior Curator in Charge (SCiC) of Lichens, Slime Moulds and Bryophytes would have management responsibility for the Lichens, Slime Moulds and Bryophyte team (currently one other curator) and work with other SCiCs across the Algae Fungi and Plants Division, and with the Principal Curator in Charge of AFP to lead strategic development of, and engagement with, the divisional collections.
This is an exciting opportunity to integrate Lichen curation and collections-based research in one of the World’s largest and most important collections.
Vacancy for Senior Curator, Non-Insect Invertebrates
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.
PhD studentship: Preservation of geological collections in museums
We are seeking applicants for a 4 year PhD studentship available to start September 2017 to investigate: Preservation of geological collections in museums.
Mineral specimens, despite their apparent stability, are prone to deterioration in museum environments. Currently available methodologies are not suitable for routine collection monitoring, as results are not necessarily replicable, and, in the absence of guidance on suitable storage conditions, triggers and the suitability of conservation actions are difficult to determine. We need a more robust approach to the delivery of preventative conservation of geological collections. This studentship, based at the University of Oxford and in partnership with the Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales and BSRIA Ltd, addresses these issues. The student will define what kind of material change in minerals constitutes damage; develop a protocol for routine monitoring of museum geological collections for potential damage; establish optimum environmental and minimum air quality standards for different types of minerals; and test rigorously the suitability of conservation treatments that are presently available.
Full information about the project can be found at: http://www.seaha-cdt.ac.uk/study-with-us/studentships/
Training path: The student will be part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training SEAHA (Science and Engineering for Arts, Heritage and Archaeology). Students will register for the one year MRes SEAHA at UCL in year 1 and then register at the University of Oxford for years 2-4 of the studentship. The student will be encouraged to spend time working in the laboratories at the National Museum Cardiff.
Funding: The SEAHA Studentship will cover home fees and a stipend of up to a maximum of £18,172 per year (current rate) for eligible applicants (http://www.seaha-cdt.ac.uk/opportunities/eligibility-criteria/), and a substantial budget for research, travel, and cohort activities. Non-EU applicants are not eligible for funding.
Enquiries: For further information, please contact the academic supervisor, Prof Heather Viles (heather.viles@ouce.ox.ac.uk)
Application deadline: 6pm Thursday, June 15th (interviews on Thursday, June 29th)
Collections Manager (Life Collections)
We are recruiting a Collections Manager (Life Collections) to work under the supervision of the Head of Collections. He/she will work flexibly across the zoology collections (vertebrate and invertebrate). The post holder will engage in and facilitate collections development and maintenance. They will also contribute to grant applications and proposals. 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: a degree with a substantial biological sciences component; an excellent knowledge of general zoology; 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 4 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.
Collections Manager (Earth Collections)
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.
Senior Archives and Library Assistant
We are recruiting for a Senior Archives and Library Assistant to work under the supervision of the Head of Archives and Library. He/she will provide support for routine library and archive work, in particular with cataloguing Library and Archive materials and managing collections enquiries from staff and the general public. He/she will also support and develop projects within the Archives and Library in line with the Museum’s strategic plan, with an emphasis on promoting and improving access to the collection, both inhouse and online.
Applicants will have: cataloguing skills and experience, in particular RDA, LCSH, MARC21 and AARC2; excellent English language skills, with the ability to communicate verbally and in written form with a wide variety of people, from members of the general public to senior academic staff; Collections Management System experience and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines is essential. For further details see the website (www.oum.ox.ac.uk) or contact the Head of Archives and Library, Kate Diston using the contact details below.
This is a full-time post fixed-term for three years. Applicants wishing to work part-time will be considered.
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 Monday 17 July 2017. Please contact Kate Diston, Head of Collections with any questions about the role kathleen.diston@oum.ox.ac.uk or 01865 272982.
Exhibitions Officer
The Museum of Natural History has programmed a series of ‘Contemporary Science and Society’ temporary exhibitions. This series aims to connect the research power of academic departments with the University of Oxford with the very large audiences visiting the museum.
The Exhibitions Officer will be responsible for project managing identified exhibitions in this series, working with the Public Engagement Manager and the Deputy Director. Each exhibition will have a full programme of activities aimed at different audiences. The Exhibitions Officer will be responsible for co-ordinating the programme, working in partnership with other members of the public engagement team, as well as public engagement officers and researchers embedded in University departments.
We are seeking a highly motivated team player, with a science degree or equivalent experience, with expertise working in partnerships to deliver temporary exhibitions. With strong diplomatic skills, the successful candidate will be able to project manage to budget and deadline, often under pressure. The successful candidate will have first-rate administrative, organisational and IT and writing skills. Design and target audience marketing experience is highly desirable.
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.
Please contact Janet Stott Deputy Director and Head of Public Engagement with any questions about the role janet.stott@oum.ox.ac.uk or 01865 282537.
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 23rd June 2017
Interview date: Monday 3rd July 2017
Senior Curator in Charge in the Bird Group
Embedded within the Vertebrates Division of the Department of Life Sciences, the Senior Curator in Charge (SCiC) of Birds will lead and manage a curatorial team (currently three full-time and two half-time collections managers) ensuring best practice in collections care and providing a world-class collection of natural history specimens in ornithology. Bird specimens are to be acquired, curated and used and made available to facilitate research, teaching, training, reference and exhibitions. An expert in their field of collections-based science, the SCiC of Birds will demonstrate a high level of scientific scholarship (e.g. taxonomy, systematics, organismal biology). The SCiC of Birds will work with other SCiCs across the Vertebrates Division, and will line manage other Curators and Senior Curators within the Division. The SCiC of Birds is in turn line managed by and is expected to support the Principal Curator in Charge of Vertebrates.
The NHM Bird collection is based at Tring, though the SCiC of Birds will be expected to work closely also with NHM staff at South Kensington. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and integrate ornithological curation and collections-based research in one of the World’s largest and most important bird collections.
Salary: £35,164 - £42,420 (plus a 5% responsibility allowance). We may consider a higher salary for exceptional candidates
For full details and how to apply – please follow the following link:
https://careers.nhm.ac.uk/templates/CIPHR/jobdetail_internal_250.aspx
Collection Move Project Assistants
We are seeking 4 skilled Project Move Assistants to prepare, pack and document an off-site reserve collection. Working as part of a team the Project Assistants will condition assess objects against standard guidelines and ensure that the Museum protocols relating to object handling, object security and collection databases are adhered to. Working to agreed project workflows the team will work at the offsite facility under the direction of the Project Manager. A high level of accuracy is required alongside experience of digital photography and database skills. The project assistants will be required to move moderate weights and utilise trolleys and other moving equipment. A knowledge of geological collections would be desirable.
Only applications received before midday on Monday 8th May can be considered. 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.
For further details see the website (www.oum.ox.ac.uk) or contact, Wendy Shepherd, Head of Operations T: +44 1865 272966; E: wendy.shepherd@oum.ox.ac.uk