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Collections Manager, Invertebrates B (Maternity cover)
The Earth Science department are now recruiting for Collections Manager, Invertebrates within the Invertebrates and Plant Palaeobiology Department. For more detail please visit: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/collections/palaeontology-collections.html
This role will manage the Natural History Museum Invertebrate and Plants collections. Leading a team of curators responsible for those groups, co-ordinate the collections activities within agreed guidelines approved by the Head of Palaeobiology Collections. Organise databasing, loans and the supervision of visitors and access to the collections. Critically, the role requires the management and delivery of large datasets and providing training and guidance on the use of the Museum’s Collections Management System.
This role will contribute to policy development and take on the full curatorial responsibility for a designated area of the collection. Also Project management of key digitisation projects within the ES department.
Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.
If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:
1. Proficiency in the various aspects of natural sciences collections management
2. Substantial Collections Management experience
3. Experience of curating invertebrate and/or fossil plant collections to a high standard
4. Proven track record of successful management of junior staff
5. Demonstrable knowledge of collections databasing and documentation
6. Demonstrable knowledge of, and interest in an aspect of invertebrate or plant systematics
7. Track record of achievement within collections based research
8. Project Management experience, preferably of digitisation projects
9. Substantive experience of managing large datasets
10. Experience of providing training and guidance in use of Collections Management Systems
Live Science Team Member
Average annual salary: £16,500 - £17,500 (pro rata). Hourly rate of £8.16 per hour - rising to £8.57 on completion of probation period.
Permanent position
Part-time
Working 3 in 7 (working an average of 3 weekends out of 4) with the potential of working additional days up to 5 days per week during busy periods and supporting the occasional evening event.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our energetic team of science communicators and facilitators.
You will bring our galleries and open spaces to life by delivering a range of programmes such as planetarium shows, science shows, experiments, story-telling, and hands-on activities, to promote and enhance the visitor experience, as well as assisting visitor interaction within At-Bristol's exhibition spaces.
A confident and enthusiastic personality, you will be flexible and have excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with all our visitors.
Previous experience in the leisure or educational environment is desirable and a strong interest in science is essential.
For further information about the team you will be joining:
- Take a look at their profiles on the At-Bristol web page
- Watch them in action on the At-Bristol You tube channel here and here
- Or drop them a tweet @AtBristol_LST
Closing date: 13th September 2015
Interview date: 22nd/23rd September 2015
If you want to be part of our team and for further information please visit http://www.at-bristol.org.uk/jobs.html, and apply by completing an application form, and sending this together with your CV to Sandrine Arnold, HR Advisor (recruitment@at-bristol.org.uk)
Science Educators (1 x full time, 2 x part time)
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
We are looking for several highly skilled Science Educators to join our Learning Engagement team, on the following contracts:
1 Full Time Role – 41 hour week, inclusive of a daily paid meal break of 1 hour. 5/7 working. Rostered to work one weekend in three.
2 Part Time Roles – 18 hours, excluding lunch breaks - 6 hour working day, not inclusive of a one hour lunch break. 9 days over a rotating 3 week period. Rostered to work one weekend in three.
The Natural History Museum has a diverse team of Science Educators. They make learning accessible and memorable for the Museum’s wide and rich audiences by engaging visitors with specimen-rich learning experiences. These include a range of subject matter, delivered across a number of platforms - including shows, workshops, tours and handling stations. All our activities encourage scientific inquiry, questioning and dialogue. Working closely with the Learning Engagement Managers you will have a passion for the natural world as well as informal education.
The successful candidates will have previous experience of delivering learning experiences to a variety of audiences and have an understanding of how people learn. A degree in a natural science, or equivalent experience, is essential for this post. Candidates will have a passion for science, especially natural history, and excellent face to face communication skills.
Salary: Full time, 41 hours per week £24,018 per annum plus benefits / Part time, 18 hours per week £12,009 per annum plus benefits
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract roles
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10 September 2014
Interviews: w/c Monday 21 September 2015 (please note the interview will be a full day assessment at a date TBC)
Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.
If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:
1. A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a natural science or equivalent experience
2. Evidence of a passion for natural history
3. Significant experience of delivering high quality face to face learning opportunities, particularly for schools and families
4. Detailed knowledge of how people learn and what makes a quality museum learning experience
5. Consistent commitment to reflective practice and professional development
6. Confident and articulate communicator
7. Ability to inspire, enthuse and build rapport with large groups and individuals
8. Broad knowledge of the National Curriculum, with a particular understanding in science
9. Detailed understanding of the scientific process
10. An awareness of key legislation including the Equality Duty and Health & Safety with an understanding of their implications for museum activity
11. Extensive experience of working with the public and excellent customer care skills
12. Extensive team working and interpersonal skills
Curatorial Assistant, Brachiopods
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
A key aim of the museum strategy is to digitise the collections and maximise the scientific potential of the specimens in our care. This exciting vacancy involves taking the first steps to realising the full potential of our fossil brachiopod collections by conducting a collections survey; maximising their scientific utility; identifying those specimens that have most scientific potential; and identifying those that should be prioritised for digitisation.
The successful candidate will work with the Curator of Brachiopods and researchers in the department to document the condition and scientific potential of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic brachiopod collections, identify those specimens that have most scientific utility and should be prioritised for digitisation, enhance and update the quality and quantity of associated metadata, including stratigraphic and geographic occurrence data and readying the highest priority areas of the collection for further anaylsis and digitisation.
To be successful you will have a BSc or higher in Geology, Palaeontology, Zoology or other related field (or equivalent experience), successfully carried out a collections survey, specimen-based project or detailed analysis of a museum collection with familiarity with brachiopod taxonomy, anatomy and fossil preservation.
Salary: £24,018 per annum plus benefits
Contract: 12 months fixed term appointment
Closing date: 9am on Monday 14 September 2015
Interview date: w/c Monday 5 October 2015
Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.
If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:
1. BSc or higher in Geology, Palaeontology, Zoology or other related field.
2. Proven experience in successfully carrying out a collections survey, specimen-based project or detailed analysis of a museum collection.
3. Familiarity with brachiopod taxonomy, anatomy and fossil preservation.
4. Experience in maintaining a database of fossil specimens
5. Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft office, particularly Excel.
6. Demonstrable experience of handling museum objects
7. Experience of working successfully both as part of a team and individually.
8. Self-motivated with an ability to remain focussed when completing repetitive tasks
9. High degree of attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions
10. Literate and fluent in both written and verbal English.
Metadata Digitisation Officer
Kew is the world-leader in plant diversity science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a major visitor attraction, that shows the importance of plants in all our lives. Kew’s mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life.
The Library Art and Archives (LAA) at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are responsible for organising and managing one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of botanical literature, art, illustrations and archives, which form an unparalleled resource for a large and increasingly diverse global user community.
We are seeking to recruit a Metadata Digitisation Officer who will be responsible for inputting metadata onto Kew’s Digital Asset Management System (Digifolia), increasing access to collections, and contributing to the dissemination of botanical knowledge worldwide.
You will have solid communication skills, a broad knowledge of managing data and images, and an ability to work meticulously, with close attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a unique and inspiring organisation.
Benefits include 30 days holiday per year, a choice of pensions, a flexible benefits scheme as well as a great working environment.
Conservator
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
The Conservation Centre in our Core Research Laboratories department is looking to recruit a preventive Conservator to assist the Senior Conservator with the implementation of preventive conservation strategies for all NHM sites and collections. The successful candidate will be monitoring environments and therefore maintenance of monitoring systems will be a key part of this role. You will also be expected to support the NHM public engagement program by assisting with all exhibitions related preventive conservation activities.
To be successful, you will have a degree in Conservation or a related science degree with demonstrable collection monitoring experience and understanding, with an ability to interpret data. You will have a keen interest in monitoring systems and software with a willingness to learn how to problem solve issues. You are comfortable with conservation cleaning techniques applicable to Natural History Specimens and have some knowledge of Museum database systems.
Interview date: w/c Monday 21 September 2015
Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.
If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:
1. Degree in Conservation or related science degree
2. Demonstrable collection monitoring experience and understanding plus an ability to interpret data.
3. Keen interest in monitoring systems and software and a willingness to learn how to problem solving issues.
4. A methodical and accurate approach to work activities with good time management.
5. Experience of conservation cleaning techniques applicable to Natural History Specimens.
6. Knowledge and understanding of conservation analytical techniques including Oddy testing.
7. Demonstrable ability to produce a high standard of conservation documentation including use of museum database systems.
8. Ability to make effective decisions within established procedures.
9. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and able to produce risk assessments.
10. Effective communication skills.
Assistant Curator (Retrospective Documentation) (2 Posts)
A unique opportunity to be part of a specialist team dedicated to the documentation, care and promotion of Bradford’s historic museum collections. To be part of a project that aims to rediscover the potential of the collections as a source of inspiration for the benefit of the present and to enrich the future.
The successful candidate should have experience of working with a high degree of accuracy across a range of activities and a working knowledge of museum procedures and national documentation standards, SPECTRUM. A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and/or post-graduate qualification in museum studies would be advantageous.
For further information regarding this post please contact Gavin Edwards on 01274 431294 or email g.edwards@bradford.gov.uk
Curator (Registrar)
Based at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
A unique opportunity to be part of a specialist team dedicated to the documentation, care and promotion of Bradford’s historic museum collections. To be part of a project that aims to rediscover the potential of the collections as a source of inspiration for the benefit of the present and to enrich the future.
The successful candidate must have a detailed knowledge of museum procedures and experience of working to national documentation standards, SPECTRUM, and working with collections management systems in particular MODES Complete. A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and/or post-graduate qualification in museum studies would be advantageous but they should have at least 4-5 years experience working in a museum e.g. involving collections documentation.
For further information regarding this post please contact Gavin Edwards on 01274 431294 or email g.edwards@bradford.gov.uk
Senior Postdoctorial Research Assistant – PREDICTS2
Brief Summary of Role
This NERC-funded project aims to collate data from published before-and-after comparisons of how sites’ ecological assemblages changed when land use changed, and to integrate them with new datasets on species’ functional ecology and phylogeny in order to estimate how global land-use change affects local biodiversity, ecosystem structure and ecosystem function. It builds on the successful PREDICTS project (www.predicts.org.uk), extending it by considering ‘biotic lag’ and ecosystem function.
The role involves extending the PREDICTS database schema to hold before-and-after comparisons, estimating phylogenies for major taxa in the database, developing a reproducible workflow for statistical analyses (mixed-effects models and phylogenetic comparative models) and using it to analyse the data, writing manuscripts and reports, and co-supervising project students working on the project. The post is based with Prof Andy Purvis at the Natural History Museum but with one day per week at UNEP-WCMC in Cambridge.
Ideally this person would start with us no later than October 2015.
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (dependant on experience) plus benefits
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 23rd August 2015
Interviews: Stagnated interviews: Early round of submissions will interview week commencing 17th August and closing submissions will interview week commencing 7th September 2015
Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully as we will ask you to attach a CV and Covering Letter.
If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address all of the following competences in your ‘cover letter’:
1. PhD in statistical conservation ecology or a similar discipline.
2. Up to 4 years of postdoctoral experience.
3. Statistical modeling of complexly-structured data (mixed-effects models)
4. Phylogenetic comparative analyses
5. Phylogeny estimation
6. Functional trait approaches to ecology/biodiversity
7. Database design
8. Ability to evaluate biodiversity survey design
9. Experience of analysing time-series data
10. GIS, using both local and global data
11. R programming essential
12. Python scripting desirable
13. Reproducible workflows
14. Writing publication-quality manuscripts
15. Supervision of project students and junior staff
16. Experience of science-policy interface
17. Experience of working in a large team
Science Communicator (x3 positions)
The role of the Science Communicator is to develop and deliver creative, high quality science communication content, activities and events for a range of public audiences including adults, families and school students. Science Communication activities are delivered in a range of formats and locations (e.g. debates in the Attenborough Studio, on-gallery dialogues with scientists, digital bite-size video, outreach to schools, and through the annual Science Uncovered event.) Science Communicators work collaboratively with colleagues in different teams across the Museum including Science, Public Engagement, Visitor Engagement and Learning & Outreach to ensure there is a skilled and professional interaction between scientists and public audiences, encouraging questions, dialogue and debate. The role includes the requirement to work regular evenings and weekends.
The role sits within the Content Team and reports to the Science Communication Manager.
Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the ‘Online Application Process’ carefully.
If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the ‘other information’ section of your online application:
1. A first degree in natural sciences or equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the natural world
2. MSc in Science Communication, or equivalent knowledge and experience of best practice in this area
3. Extensive experience of designing and delivering face-to-face science communication for the public in a museum, science centre or similar.
4. Proven experience of targeting or adapting science communication activities or events to different audiences and experience levels, including adults, families and school students
5. Experience of planning and delivering engaging science communication content in digital formats (e.g. bite-size content, features)
6. Substantial experience of providing an interface between scientists and members of the public, developing positive and effective working relationships
7. Proven experience of providing advice or training to scientists in science communication or other public engagement activities
8. Demonstrable strong organisational skills and attention to detail
9. Excellent knowledge and experience of using PowerPoint and Microsoft Office packages
10. A track record as an excellent team player, with the proven ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with colleagues in different teams
11. Demonstrable experience of prioritising and delivering workloads across a number of different concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines are met
12. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of formats (e.g. face-to-face presentations, creating written listings for Museum events)