[NHCOLL-L:3737] Positions at the NHM, Palaeontology Department

[Chris Collins]

Position Conservator-Preparator
 
The Palaeontology Conservation Unit (PCU), Natural History Museum, London is
currently searching for a Conservator/Preparator. The successful candidate
will be responsible for undertaking conservation/preparation work across the
Department and providing specialist advice to other Museum departments.
Required qualifications/experience includes at least an undergraduate degree
in conservation or the natural sciences with related collections experience,
prior professional-level conservation experience in a museum setting, and a
experience of laboratory management. IT literacy is also essential as is an
understanding of health and safety procedures associated with laboratory
work. The Department is looking for a motivated worker who is flexible and
capable of working effectively in team-based projects alongside other
collection management staff, and capable of providing
conservation/preparation support to Department research projects. Some
travel is expected and it is preferred the candidate have a valid driver¹s
license. 

Salary will be within the range from £ 20,000 to £25,000 per annum depending
on experience. 

Position: Curator, Palaeontology

The Department of Palaeontology, Natural History Museum is currently
searching for a Curator to work in this internationally recognised centre of
excellence. The successful candidate would be responsible for the curation
of the fossil echinoderm and bryozoan collections at the NHM and be expected
to take part in collection management duties across the department .  It is
expected that the successful candidate would have a minimum of a degree in
Earth or Biological Sciences, have a keen interest in Palaeontology, have
some experience of working in a museum and is IT and computer literate,
including using databases.

They should have a working knowledge of invertebrate taxonomy and
familiarity with standard collections management procedures. Candidates will
be expected to demonstrate, evidence of writing ability (e.g. professional
report, scientific article). The person should be committed to developing
and conserving collections, capable of solving problems flexibly and
creatively, is able to work in teams, deal with enquiries, look after
visitors and manage volunteers. The main roles of the position will be to
curate, conserve and develop departmental echinoderm and bryozoan
collections, maintain and develop departmental collections database (incl.
provision of collections information via the Internet), provide
collections-based support for departmental research projects and to
participate in (and lead where appropriate) departmental and corporate
projects
 
Salary will be at Band 5 level from approximately £ 22000 to 25000 per
annum. 


For full job descriptions and to apply online, please visit
www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs>  To learn more about the
Palaeontology Department, please see
www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/departments/palaeontology/index.html
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/departments/palaeontology/index.html

 

Closing date: 15th February 2008.

Chris Collins

Head of Conservation NHM

Natural History Museum

Cromwell road

London

SW7 5BD

 
E-mail: chric4 at nhm.ac.uk <mailto:chric4 at nhm.ac.uk>