Position at British Museum

Director of Scientific Research
British Museum
London

Full time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Application Deadline:  9 August 2015

Can you help one of the world's leading cultural institutions
develop new strengths in scientific research?  It's an exciting
challenge and this newly-created leadership role is your opportunity
to take it on.  You will be responsible for the Museum's new
scientific research strategy and develop an ambitious research
programme to deliver it.

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans
over two million years of human history and culture.  We have a
strong legacy and an ambitious vision for scientific research.  With
our new state-of-the-art research laboratories at the World
Conservation and Exhibitions Centre, you'll have every opportunity
to innovate.  Here in the heart of a vibrant world city, you'll
collaborate with brilliant minds.  Supported by the Wellcome Trust,
we are looking to appoint a world-class leader to transform the
Museum's scientific research agenda as we develop a new focus in the
science of organic artefacts and bio-archaeology.  For the right
candidate there will also be the opportunity to develop a close
working relationship with the Francis Crick Institute.

If you are the forefront of your field, help us to lead and inspire
the scientific research team, building the department's worldwide
reputation.

Person Specification: The ideal candidate will have at minimum
significant post-doctoral research experience, a track record of
university or museum-based research in either the science of organic
artefacts or bio-archaeology, and have experience of successfully
applying for grants from major national and international
funding-bodies.  The successful post-holder will have experience
developing and implementing strategies within a research-focussed
environment, along with proven abilities to effectively handle large
budgets.  The ability to lead, develop and motivate a team is
essential, as is the skill to effectively communicate with internal
and external stakeholders at all levels.

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 6.5 million visitors in 2014, the Museum is
the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous
collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures,
Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati
sculptures.  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

    Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions

    Participate in private and public Museum activities, including
    talks by leading curators from around the world and
    behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for
    and manage their extraordinary collections

    Generous annual leave allowance

    Interest-free season ticket loan

    Child care voucher scheme

    Professional and personal development opportunities

    Employee Assistance Programme

    Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and
would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please
visit the website for further information and details on how to
apply.

    <URL:https://goo.gl/lMtAMs>

Julie Newton
HR Consultant
Recruitment and Resourcing
Human Resources
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
+44 20 7323 8201


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