Head of Earth Science / Chief Researcher

Duties:

The Head of Earth Science/Chief Researcher is accountable for leading the Earth Sciences Section of the Museum’s Science,Research and Collections function which comprises mineralogy and palaeontology.

The Head of Earth Science/Chief Researcher has overall responsibility for this collection area, its conservation, access and acquisition.

The incumbent will lead the section's research activity, grant applications, publication and communication of research findings in the fields of mineralogy and paleontology, while also sourcing external funding for and undertaking their own individual research and publication of findings specific to mineralogy.

Essential Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Doctorate in the field of mineralogy.

Special Conditions:

It is anticipated that additional duties may be required to fulfil the responsibilities of Executive Head of Research and Collections for which an allowance may be paid.

Some out of hours work will be required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Intra state, interstate and possibly international travel may be required.

Use of hazardous materials requiring special work procedures and protocols.

Speaking and lecturing as required.

Further details and application : online (.doc)

Visit the museum website / job description via: South Australian Government's Notice of Vacancies website Enquiries to: Steve Cooper, Head of Biological Science, South Australian Museum, telephone 8313 5575, email Steve.Cooper@samuseum.sa.gov.au

Applications to: Alysha Brown, HR Consultant, Human Resources, Department of State Development, GPO Box 320, Adelaide, 5001, telephone 8303 2226 , email DSDApplication@sa.gov.au