[NHCOLL-L:5445] Positions at the Natural History Museum

[Chris Collins]

Dear All,

 Please find below details of new posts at the Natural History Museum that
are currently be advertised in the Palaeontology Conservation Unit.

Palaeontological Conservator

Salary range: £23,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 31 May 2011

 Reporting to the Head of PCU (Palaeontology Conservation Unit) you will be
required to deliver hands on conservation and support across the department,
particularly focussing on anthropology and vertebrate palaeontology.  You
will be required to undertake conservation, preparation and replication
projects and carry out surveys related to the collections.  The development
of volunteer and intern teams is also a part of this post.

The successful candidate will have experience in the conservation and
interpretation of data of Natural History materials and the ability to
replicate fragile and sensitive objects.

A Degree (or equivalent) in Conservation is also essential for this post.

Laboratory Management Technician

Salary range: £19,768 per annum plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 31 May 2011

Reporting to the Head of the PCU (Palaeontology Conservation Unit) & Head of
Collections, you will be responsible for providing support to the Department
by managing laboratory spaces, resources and restorage projects as well as
undertaking some baseline conservation. You will be required to provide
technical support and manage the day to day operation of the laboratories
including health and safety procedures and stock management.

The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office packages
and/or Macintosh OS and have experience of basic laboratory management.

 
A BSc degree (or equivalent) in conservation, earth sciences, biological
sciences or museum studies is also essential for this post.

Preparator (PCU) 

Salary range: £23,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract: 30 Month fixed term appointment

Closing date: 31 May2011

The Department of Palaeontology are looking to recruit an experienced
Preparator to undertake research preparation to support departmental
research goals. You will be responsible for the maintenance of the PCU
(Palaeontology Conservation Unit) Preparation equipment including the acid
laboratory and will  be expected to assist in technical support duties
across the department.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in mechanical and
chemical preparation of a wide range of fossil types and the ability to
document preparation work.

Experience in technical support for laboratory facilities and the
maintenance of preparation equipment is also essential for this post.

 For a full job description and to apply online please visit the Natural
History Museum website at www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs>

Chris Collins
Head of Conservation
NHM