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National Museums of Scotland

Curator/Senior Curator, Vertebrate Palaeontology - Department of Natural Sciences

£23,375 - £32,326 pa + membership of Civil Service pension scheme

Ref: (NMS08/51)

Source: JISC mailing list

You will curate, develop and make accessible our collections of fossil vertebrates (excluding Cenozoic birds and mammals), within the Vertebrate Palaeontology section of the Department of Natural Sciences. The key focus is the outstandingly important collection of Palaeozoic vertebrates from Scotland. Working with the Principal Curator of Vertebrate Palaeontology, the post’s duties will include responsibility for the collections; acquisitions;exhibitions; research; publications; and answering public enquiries.
 
You will have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, plus proven relevant work experience; a postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies or equivalent is also desirable. You will have proven research ability and curatorial experience; and an interest in and knowledge of relevant specialist areas. You must be able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, and possess good communication and ICT skills. A driving licence is desirable.

Closing Date: 5th September 2008

Information about this job and how to apply for it can be found on the NMS jobs pages.

More information; an application pack, and a more detailed job description are available online.

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University of Leicester Museology Jobsdesk / Natural History Museum job search / Museums Association jobs and careers

 

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