Postdoctoral fellowship at British Museum

Postdoctoral Fellow
The British Museum

Full time; 41 hours per week

Fixed Term; 3 years in duration

UKP27,360 per annum

Application Deadline Tuesday 29 December 2015, Midday

The Department of Scientific Research at the British Museum has an
exciting Fellowship opportunity for an early career researcher with
a doctorate in a science discipline.  The role provides time and
resources for the Fellow to conduct a substantial research project
in the area of textile analysis to include organic colourants and
fibre characterization.

Key areas of responsibility:

    To design and carry out a scientific research project with a
    textile focus, including organic colourant analysis and fibre
    characterization

    To contribute to development of in-house reference collections
    of specimens/data for fibres and organic colourants

    To select and use a range of analytical equipment and, working
    alongside the other scientists, use these skills in order to
    respond to curatorial, scientific and conservation questions

    To participate in the wider activities of the department,
    including contributing to the Museum's public programme, in
    order to fully understand the role of museum scientists within
    an organisation

    To update colleagues at regular progress meetings and publish
    results as appropriate, through internal reports and
    peer-reviewed publications

    To organize and lead an international workshop/symposium related
    to the Fellow's main research project

Person Specification: The successful candidate will possess a PhD or
equivalent in a scientific discipline, with experience in
application and use of LC/MS or HPLC and/or SEM for textile analysis
(colourants and fibres).  Work experience may include working in a
laboratory and/or research environment, for example, in a
postdoctoral or research fellowship position.  You will be able to
communicate effectively and clearly to a variety of audiences in
oral and written form, as well as a high level of IT literacy.
Strong team working abilities and good organisational skills are
essential.  The post-holder should hold a publication record or
other evidence of written capabilities.  Experience in the analysis
of museum/archaeological objects and materials would be
advantageous, as is experimental research experience and the ability
to plan and execute research.

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

    <URL:https://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/jobs.aspx>

for further information and details on how to apply.


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