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Apprenticeships x2
The University of Cambridge Museums is recruiting for two paid full-time Apprenticeships.
1. Collections Creative Apprenticeship based at the Zoology Museum, Cambridge.
The Zoology Museum is offering an entry level museum collections apprenticeship to work closely under the Collections Manager with the collections and conservation team at the Museum of Zoology.
The Museum is undergoing a large redevelopment and will have to move its entire collection to new purpose-built stores.
The apprenticeship will support the project of packing and moving of specimens within the museum.
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2. Shared Creative Apprenticeship based at various University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and at Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn, Cambridge.
The University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn, Cambridge are offering an entry level shared apprenticeship within these two complementary cultural organisations.
The apprenticeship will provide both practical and administrative experience with particular focus on customer care, service delivery, retailing and communication for a diverse range of visitors.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 11 November 2014
PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN CULTURAL HERITAGE IS NECESSARY FOR BOTH APPRENTICESHIPS.
AS THESE ARE ENTRY LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP ROLES, WE WOULD WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM 16 TO 21 YEAR OLDS.
SADLY, APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED FROM GRADUATES DUE TO FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS.
Vertebrate Paleontology Curatorial Assistant
Position: Curatorial Assistant, Vertebrate Paleontology Collections
Description: The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) seeks a curatorial assistant in the Department of Earth Sciences to organize its extensive collection of North American vertebrate fossils as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project to rehouse and digitize collections. Successful candidates will have experience in vertebrate fossil research and identification, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to regularly engage the general public in collections-based outreach.
DMNS is an exciting place to work, with a large, highly-trained Earth Sciences staff and volunteer corps. The museum has outstanding conservation, volunteer management, and collections staff along with a new, state-of-the-art collections facility with excess storage. The vertebrate paleontology collections are sizeable and are growing; their composition and history are described at http://www.dmns.org/science/collections/. The Department of Earth Sciences also has four curators, a fully staffed preparation laboratory that operates 364 days per year, a full-time collections manager, and over 300 volunteers who engage in science, collections, and outreach.
The Curatorial Assistant will be responsible for organizing, rehousing, and digitizing the non-federal vertebrate paleontology collections at DMNS, consisting of fossils from across the American west. Independent research skills and knowledge of Tertiary vertebrates, especially Pleistocene mammals, is desired. The successful candidate will also have strong interpersonal and management skills to oversee a large, collections-based volunteer group for the duration of the project. Previous experience with museum databases, especially KeMU and Argus, are desired. Day-to-day tasks will include specimen identification, labeling, photography, and rehousing; computer-based databasing and online data management; and volunteer training and management.
A MS is required at the start of the position and previous collections and/or research experience is strongly recommended. The position is for a two-year term beginning January 15, 2015.
Application Instructions
In addition to the general application on the DMNS website, please provide:
(1) A CV highlighting your collections experience, outreach experience, and scientific research background.
(2) A 1-2 page cover letter that describes your experience training, supervising, and managing volunteers along with a concise description of your experience in museum collections and knowledge of national digitization efforts.
(3) Contact information for three or more professional references who can provide candid appraisals of your background and skills.
Please submit cover letter, cv, and information requested above no later than November 20, 2014.
Be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to directly contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the position, however please check your inbox and junk mail for any correspondence. If you are a returning applicant, please note that cover letters must be deleted, edited and then reattached to correspond with the position. No phone calls please.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Preparator (Earth Sciences)
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for a Preparator in the Department of Earth Sciences to support and manage the Schlessman Family Earth Sciences Laboratory (ES Lab). The ES Lab is an integral part of the museum’s Prehistoric Journey exhibit and supports the research, curation, and outreach efforts of the DMNS and staff.
The Department of Earth Sciences (DES) is an outwardly focused and collegial team of researchers with a strong regional focus and expertise in paleontology and geology. The DES paleontology program is among the leading field and lab-based programs in the world with active, long-term projects across the Rocky Mountain west. The department currently includes four curators, a chief preparator, a collections manager, an assistant collections manager, an office manager, grant-funded curatorial assistants, and about 300 volunteers who engage in research, collections, preparation, fieldwork, and outreach.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working with a large volunteer program in the areas of (1) fossil preparation (vertebrate, invertebrate, and paleobotany), (2) paleontological fieldwork, and (3) molding and casting. A significant portion of the position requires that this person provide technical expertise on aspects of specimen preparation at the highest professional standards based on the research direction of DES curators. The Preparator will conduct outreach by training and supervising a large volunteer corps in both preparation and molding and casting techniques while also developing, fostering, and maintaining outreach with the public via the articulation of the ES Lab with the Prehistoric Journey exhibit.
DMNS has strong local public support, a new state-of-the-art collections storage facility, and is strategically located at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. As a result, fieldwork will comprise up to 25% of the position. Fieldwork will be primarily in support of field-based research programs focused on the paleontology, paleoenvironments, paleoclimatology, and geology of the Rocky Mountain region. However, DMNS curators also have international fieldwork programs that this position will likely be asked to support. Fieldwork at the DMNS is heavily supported by volunteers. As a result, hands-on training of field techniques and supervision of volunteers in the field, while also developing, fostering, and maintaining an active core of field-trained volunteers, will be required.
The Preparator will be responsible for working with the Chief Preparator on day-to-day operations of the laboratory spaces including ES Lab inventory and budget; training, management, and safety of ES Lab volunteers; and organization and participation in ES fieldwork. Some weekend and night hours are required.
At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in the geological, paleontological, biological, or related sciences is required though preference may be given to candidates who possess graduate level degrees or equivalent experience. Successful candidates will also have experience in specimen preparation and/or specimen molding and casting. While ideal candidates will have experience in all fields of fossil preparation and in geological techniques such as thin section and rock preparation, future training is possible for special techniques in which the candidate is deficient. Candidates must also be highly organized and have experience with, or willingness to learn, management of budgets and personnel. Previous museum experience preferred. The starting date for this position is flexible but ideally we’d like candidates who can start in early 2015.
Application Instructions
In addition to the general application on the DMNS website, please provide:
(1) A CV highlighting your preparation skills, preparation experience, collections experience, fieldwork experience, and any scientific research background.
(2) A 1-2 page cover letter that describes your experience training, supervising, and managing volunteers along with a concise description of your philosophy on how a volunteer-based lab, field, and research program should operate.
(3) Contact information for three or more professional references who can provide candid appraisals of your background and skills.
Please submit cover letter, CV, and information requested above no later than November 20, 2014.
Be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to directly contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the position. However, please check your inbox and junk mail for any correspondence. If you are a returning applicant, please note that cover letters must be deleted, edited and then reattached to correspond with the position. No phone calls please.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Organic Analyst
The Museum is looking to recruit an Organic Analyst to undertake a pilot study to develop new analytical methodologies for the characterisation of tannins and related phenolic compounds and their sources, specifically tailored to the analysis of museum objects and for use in a range of future projects.
The focus will be on developing the LC-MS analytical protocols and the job holder's first task will be to undertake market research to select appropriate HPLC-MS equipment for the Museum's needs, and to undertake the purchase and commissioning of this equipment.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Select, purchase and commission appropriate HPLC-MS equipment to meet the Museum's needs.
- Establish robust LC-MS analytical protocols for the detection and characterisation of tannins and related phenolic compounds associated with museum objects and archaeological residues, with a focus on wine and other products of viticulture, optimised to address the particular challenges of working with samples from museum objects.
- Apply the methods to a number of case studies drawn from existing areas of on-going research within the Museum including the study of iron-tannate dyes.
- Explore the possibilities to develop research grant proposals to exploit the opportunities in the analysis of amorphous organic materials and residue analysis offered by the newly acquired HPLC-MS.
- Produce reports, publications and presentations related to this pilot study and to document, archive and report the results for future use within the Museum.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will have experience in the analysis of organic materials, with a particular emphasis on dyestuffs, archaeological residues or natural products and experience in the application and use of a range of chromatographic or other analytical techniques including significant experience with HPLC, GC-MS and/or HPLC-MS. You will be educated to degree or masters level (or equivalent) in chemistry, archaeological science or a related science-based subject.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6 million visitors in 2013, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Child care voucher scheme
- Professional & personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
If you are interested in applying, please follow the 'Apply now' link below where you will be directed to complete your application.
Closing Date: 5th November 2014, Midday
If you have any queries regarding this role, please email us at bm@penna.com or call 0845 601 1124. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line of any email and at the beginning of a call.
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Curator of Ornithology
Location: Museum
Job Code: 476
# of openings: 1
Description
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for a Curator of Ornithology in the Research and Collections Division, Department of Zoology. We seek a scientist whose field and collections-based research addresses fundamental questions in modern avian evolutionary biology with some focus on the Rocky Mountain region. The successful candidate will 1) conduct and support original field and collections-based scientific research in areas of specialty such as avian systematics, evolutionary genetics/genomics, ecology, bioinformatics, and/or related fields, with an established track record of publications and extramural funding; 2) actively curate and continue to grow a large and important ornithology collection, and 3) help inspire public understanding of, and involvement in, science by supporting museum-based programming, exhibitry, and external outreach.
The DMNS has 14 active curators and support staff spanning the fields of anthropology, earth sciences, health sciences, space sciences, and zoology. We have recently completed a state-of-the-art collections facility with modern collections workspaces and room for growth (http://www.dmns.org/morgridge-family-exploration-center/). Additional facilities and resources include a core genetics lab, digital imaging equipment, a fleet of field vehicles, and field equipment. The museum has outstanding conservation, volunteer management, and library staff. The museum has strong local public support and close collaborations with local organizations and universities. Numerous opportunities are available to engage with the general public through educational programming and exhibits and to work with a large, highly trained volunteer corps. We are situated in an ideal geographic location for conducting regional fieldwork and research.
The Department of Zoology is an outwardly focused and collegial team that engages in research with a strong regional focus in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains. Current staff expertise is in arachnology, entomology, and mammalogy. The ornithology collection (~55,000 specimens, including eggs and nests) is sizeable, with excellent geographic, temporal, and taxonomic coverage, and continues to grow; it can be searched here: http://arctos.database.museum/home.cfm. The Department has a full-time collections manager, office manager, grant-funded curatorial assistants, associates, and about 140 zoology volunteers who engage in science, collections, and outreach. Additional information about the DMNS Research and Collections Division and the Department of Zoology can be found here: http://www.dmns.org/science/.
A PhD is required at the start of the position and postdoctoral experience is preferred. The starting date of the position is flexible.
Application Instructions:
To apply, submit a single PDF file, which contains all of the following on single-spaced, single-sided pages in 12-point or larger font by October 31, 2014:
- A one-page cover letter that outlines your interest in the position, experience, and personal objectives.
- A statement (three pages max.) that addresses the following equally: 1) your research interests, accomplishments, and future research/funding plans that include a regional focus; 2) your plans to dovetail your scholarship with the existing ornithology collection at the DMNS, and to continue to build and steward the ornithology collection; and 3) a summary of outreach areas where you are currently most effective, ways to leverage your skills within and beyond the museum to improve the public's understanding of science, and innovative approaches for leveraging the DMNS platform to effectively engage the general public and catalyze the next generation of scientifically literate youth.
- A complete curriculum vitae which lists your in-press or published peer-reviewed publications, funding history, record of collections experience, and outreach.
- A list of contact information for three professional references.
Be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to directly contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the position, however please check your inbox and junk mail for any correspondence. If you are a returning applicant, please note that cover letters must be deleted, edited and then reattached to correspond with the position. No phone calls please.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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Hoard Conservator - Organics Scientist
Birmingham Museums Trust is seeking to appoint an Organics scientist.
The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. The organics scientist post will use FTIR and microscope identification to look at the remaining organic material on the objects, these are organic pastes, residues and osseous organic materials in an attempt to identify the materials present.
This position will be vital to unlock the information and widen the understanding of the material and manufacture of the hoard objects.
The position will form a team within the conservation department to work alongside the BMT conservation team and the wider Hoard research team and finds specialists.
A full description of the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description together with the person specification.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website; www.bmag.org.uk/about/vacancies
The closing date is Friday 7th November 2014 at 9am.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 24 November 2014.
Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@birminghammuseums.org.uk
Hoard Conservator- organics research post
Reporting to: Hoard Conservation Coordinator
Areas of responsibility: Based at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, the post holder will be required to provide metals research for Stage 2 of the Staffordshire Hoard conservation and research program.
Salary: £25 - £32k pro-rata, based on experience
Accountabilities:
1. To work with the Hoard Conservation Project co-ordinator to ensure that the aims of the project are met within the guidelines of the Stage Two Hoard Conservation and Research Plan.
2. To undertake the analysis, documentation and packing to appropriate standards as required.
3. To participate as requested in any public programme work associated with the project
Key Responsibilities:
1. Catalogue all organic materials present on the hoard objects
2. To undertake FTIR analysis of the discovered pastes and residues, along with literature review of any known identified organic materials from Anglo-Saxon materials.
3. Undertake identification of all osseous materials discovered under microscopic investigation as far as possible.
4. To work with colleagues within the conservation department and wider museum staff to ensure that the hoard conservation work and security is not compromised.
5. To supervise student placements and volunteers working on the hoard to ensure appropriate standards are being maintained.
6. To enter collection information onto the BMT Collections Management System and online database.
7. To participate in public engagement events during weekdays and weekends. Including participation in 'live' conservation carried out in studios, galleries, or videoed for the internet and prepare and participate in presentations to interested groups. To assist in the delivery of open days, tours, activities, workshops and other events
8. To facilitate visits by researchers, conservators, high profile visitors and filming requests as requested.
9. To complete and produce documentation to the required standard and maintain health and safety data relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to health (COSHH), risk assessments, manual handling and ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR). To observe and maintain safe working practices in work areas and elsewhere in accordance with the approved and accepted health and Safety policies and regulations (COSHH & Risk Assessments)
10. Carry out such other associated duties as may from time to time incidentally arise, develop, or be assigned.
11. To undertake any specialist and/or general training as required by the post
All of the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by their changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Purpose of this Job Description:
Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) considers this document as a 'snapshot' of the job and the tasks listed are not an exhaustive list. It aims to provide a clear guide at the time of writing to all that is involved about the requirements of the job. It will also be used to communicate expectations about performance and will be used to monitor effective performance.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Qualification
Essential - You will have a strong and relevant science background with experience in a research and/or analytical laboratory environment. Experience in the application and use of a range of analytical techniques including FTIR are essential. You will have experience in some of the following: SEM-EDX, X-radiography, XRD, Raman or FTIR spectroscopy, microscopy techniques.
Essential - Membership of relevant national or international professional organisation e.g.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential - Demonstrable scientific experience and competence in a relevant specialist area
Essential - Experience and knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including COSHH, risk assessment, manual handling and other relevant legislation within a work place context
Essential - Experience in report writing for publication
Desirable - Experience in working on Archaeological conservation projects.
Desirable - Experience of data entry to museum collection databases
Desirable - Managing students, interns and volunteers
Skills
Essential - Excellent organisational skills, ability to work with initiative, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
Essential - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to a wide variety of people.
Essential - IT literate and familiar with the use of MS office and databases
Essential - Ability to work with a wide range of people and must be a strong team player who can contribute ideas and who is self-motivating
Desirable - Experience and enthusiasm for public programme work and video blogs or the desirability to learn.
Aptitude
Essential - Confident and outgoing at presenting information
Essential - Self-motivated and able to work independently from time to time
Essential - Willing to develop strong working relationships inside and outside the team to achieve common goals
Essential - Enthusiasm for and knowledge of BMT collections and galleries
Circumstances
Essential - Available to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays
Essential - Able to travel throughout the area to visit other sites as required.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Essential - Fully understands their role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Essential - Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults
Equal Opportunities
Desirable - An understanding of Equal Opportunities
Vertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager
Closing Date: None stated
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH), founded in 1920, is located in the heart of University Circle, five miles east of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Considered among the top 10 institutions of its kind in North America, the Museum offers an incredible visitor experience, attracting roughly 275,000 visitors a year. There are more than 140 public education programs and over 80,000 students served annually. The Museum employs about 160 people.
Building on its strong foundation of excellence in education and research, the Museum is poised to transform itself. CMNH will invite and engage a broader audience in the exploration of science and the natural world by revolutionizing the way it presents natural history. The Museum has currently launched a capital campaign to support a dramatic renovation and expansion of its facilities and exhibits. This ambitious plan will position the Museum to play a leading role in regional and national efforts to improve science education and increase scientific literacy.
CMNH is seeking a dynamic, creative and energetic individual who is passionate about the Museum and its mission; exhibits strong project management and organizational skills; is looking for new challenges; and enjoys working in an enthusiastic and fast paced environment.
Summary
The Collections Manager will assist the Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology by managing the operations of three main areas; fossil collection, preparation, and curation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with our without reasonable accommodation)
Fossil Collection
Under direction of the curator, prepares for, and conducts, local and remote site work. This will include: all logistics for field camp set up, the acquisition and transport to the site of all required equipment; fossil and data (maps, taphonomic data, photographs, videos, etc.) collection; and transportation of fossil vertebrates. Will include supervision of the field camp and related fossil localities in the absence of the curator, including the supervision of staff, student and volunteers. Will assist the curator in the preparation of grants, permits and reports relating to fossil collection. Will assist the curator in the collection of research data.
Preparation
Under direction of the curator, manages all aspects of the Vertebrate Paleontology Lab and coordinates activities with other labs as required. Prepares fossils pertinent to the department's research. Also called on to occasionally prepare fossils for other reasons (exhibits, education, etc.). Will oversee and instruct other staff and volunteers in fossil identification, preparation, reassembly, cataloging and curation. Will actively recruit new volunteer preparators. Sees that the vertebrate lab is clean and orderly. Orders supplies required for the lab. Maintains lab equipment.
Curation and Cataloging
Under direction of the curator, sees that collected and prepared specimens are recorded in the vertebrate paleontology cataloging system, making sure they’re properly photographed, numbered, stored and protected. Has experience with GPS mapping and GIS technology, and can generate and maintain GIS maps and related databases. Maintains computer and hard copy files pertinent to vertebrate preparation, lab equipment, volunteers, collection status, etc. Provides curator with information for the monthly report. Will process loans. Assist visiting researchers to access collections within the departmental guidelines. Will assist in organizing outreach events using departmental collections.
Education and/or Experience
•M.Sc. in Earth or Biological Sciences, or related area, and related work experience in fossil collection and field camp management, preparation and curation.
•Ability to work independently and supervise crews in remote localities for extended periods of time.
•Ability to teach, direct and work with volunteers and students.
•Manual dexterity.
•Ability to use and repair all equipment pertaining to vertebrate preparation and/or fieldwork.
•Advanced knowledge of vertebrate anatomy, especially placoderms and archosaurs.
•Manage VP lab budget, including ordering supplies and equipment.
•Patience to complete sometimes tedious tasks.
•Ability to gather and use GPS and GIS data.
•Photo and videography skills.
•Ability to gather scientific data for research from specimens, including traveling to other institutions to examine specimens.
•Scientific writing ability with proficiency in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint.
•Ability to talk to the public and make public presentations; organizing outreach events.
•Capability to devise special techniques for special situations.
•Certified wilderness first aid.
•Valid driver's license and passport.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume and three references to:
Human Resources
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
hr@cmnh.org
No phone calls, please.
Posting Date: October 17, 2014
Job Announcement: 1448
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ADA EMPLOYER and a SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE
Natural Talent UK Traineeships - Colliery Spoil Habitats based in Cardiff/Bristol
Colliery spoil tips are an iconic feature of the South Wales valleys, which provide an interesting mosaic of habitats for both invertebrates and plants. However, they are often regarded as derelict land and are under-appreciated as biologically interesting places. This traineeship will focus on the diversity of invertebrates and lower plants to be found in these sites, how they can be sampled and identified. The project will link with an existing OPAL Community Scientist post to engage with community groups in the South Wales valleys to begin to appreciate these areas as worthy of the landscape they occupy.
The trainee will be based in the Department of Natural Sciences, National Museum Cardiff with field work in various locations in South Wales. The Zoological Collections are extensive and allow considerable opportunities for study and training. The trainee will also be hosted by Bristol University where they will develop skills in research, fieldwork and taxonomy. The trainee will be given opportunity to undertake short placements at other UK Museums, local wildlife groups and the local Biological Records Centre.
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE ESMÉE FAIRBAIRN FOUNDATION
* A full driving licence is required
* This post is subject to a Criminal record check.
A 2 page CV is required to support your application. PLEASE MARK YOUR APPLICATION NTUKCOLL
Details of the essential skills and experience required for this post can be found in the Job Description. Please read this carefully before you submit an application.
A full clean or near clean driving licence is essential.
Closing date for completed applications is 5.00pm 31/10/14
Please note:
Unfortunately, due to the necessity to keep our costs down we are not able to respond to everyone who applies to our vacancies. Interviews will be held on 3 December 2014 at our National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, CF10 3NP office. Therefore, if you do not hear from us by this date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
You can apply for this post online or you can download an application form in Adobe Acrobat format or Word format and you can download a full job description for this post here.
Alternatively you can request an application pack from recruitment@tcv.org.uk quoting the reference NTUKCOLL.
Completed applications forms must be returned to John McFarlane, TCV Scotland, 24 Allan Park, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2QG or j.mcfarlane@tcv.org.uk by 31/10/14.
Natural Talent UK Traineeships - Saproxylic Insects based in Oxford
In the UK, forest area has declined from around 75% of the land area 6,000 years ago to less than 12% today. Saproxylic insects are dependent during part of their life cycle upon dead or dying wood or wood-inhabiting fungi and, as such, are considered good indicators of forest quality. In Britain, approximately 7% of all native animals are saproxylic and almost a half of these are beetles (700 species). A significant proportion of the UKs saproxylic fauna is considered of conservation interest.
The apprenticeship will be based in the Hope Entomological Collections (Life Collections, Oxford University Museum of Natural History), with field work focusing on the University’s Wytham Woods. The apprentice will be given opportunity to undertake short placements at other UK Museums, local wildlife groups and the Biological Records Centre, CEH Wallingford. The project will focus on the Saproxylic Insect fauna of Wytham Woods, extracting data from the Museum’s collections, archives and library to produce an annotated inventory of the site. In addition, field work will be undertaken throughout the year testing a variety of sampling methods to provide modern comparative data.
The apprentice will work with the Museums award winning Public Engagement team to develop educational resources and public activities on the value, conservation and ecology of saproxylic insects. In addition, the apprentice will work with the Community & Outreach team developing and delivering educational activities to targeted audiences.
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE ESMÉE FAIRBAIRN FOUNDATION
* A full driving licence is required
* This post is subject to a criminal record check.
A 2 page CV is required to support your application. PLEASE MARK YOUR APPLICATION NTUKSAP
You can apply for this post online or you can download an application form in Adobe Acrobat format or Word format and you can download a full job description for this post here.
A full clean or near clean driving licence is essential.
Closing date for completed applications is 5.00pm 31/10/14
Please note:
Unfortunately, due to the necessity to keep our costs down we are not able to respond to everyone who applies to our vacancies. Interviews will be held on 4 December 2014 at our Oxford University Museum of Natural History office. Therefore, if you do not hear from us by this date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
You can apply for this post online or you can download an application form in Adobe Acrobat format or Word format and you can download a full job description for this post here.
Alternatively you can request an application pack from recruitment@tcv.org.uk quoting the reference NTUKSAP.
Completed applications forms must be returned to John McFarlane, TCV Scotland, 24 Allan Park, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2QG or j.mcfarlane@tcv.org.uk by 31/10/14.
Natural Talent UK Traineeships - Marine Diatoms based in Liverpool
In-house training at World Museum will combine specialist advice with access to laboratory, microscopy, collection, computing and library facilities. The trainee will become immersed in the fascinating world of diatom identification, taxonomy, ecology and biogeography. They will undertake fieldwork and be introduced to a range of different habitat and community sampling methods. To provide a broader contextual training, survey sites will include marine and freshwater habitats. Transferable skills will include: data analysis, methodological development of biodiversity indicators and taxonomic principles.
World Museum attracts c. 700,000 visitors per year. The trainee will develop public engagement skills by participating and delivering family friendly community events in the museum’s Aquarium and interactive, hands on, Clore Natural History Centre. Dock Watch events will also be undertaken on the Liverpool waterfront adjacent to NML’s Maritime Museum.
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE ESMÉE FAIRBAIRN FOUNDATION
* A full driving licence is desirable
* This post is subject to a criminal record check.
A 2 page CV is required to support your application. PLEASE MARK YOUR APPLICATION NTUK/DIA
Details of the essential skills and experience required for this post can be found in the Job Description. Please read this carefully before you submit an application.
Closing date for completed applications is 5.00pm 31/10/14
Please note: Unfortunately, due to the necessity to keep our costs down we are not able to respond to everyone who applies to our vacancies. Interviews will be held on 2 December 2014 at our World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EN office. Therefore, if you do not hear from us by this date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
You can apply for this post online or you can download an application form in Adobe Acrobat format or Word format and you can download a full job description for this post here.
Alternatively you can request an application pack from recruitment@tcv.org.uk quoting the reference NTUKDIA.
Completed applications forms must be returned to John McFarlane, TCV Scotland, 24 Allan Park, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2QG or j.mcfarlane@tcv.org.uk by 31/10/14.