Vacancy for Project Scientist: Heritage Science Data ServiceSalary: £35,165 per annum
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Role SummaryProject Scientist: Heritage Science Data Service
Scientific Research
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (3 years)
£35,165 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 15 November 2024 About the role: To develop the Department of Scientific Research's heritage science collection catalogue, working closely with research staff to deliver an accessible catalogue as part of the Archaeological Data Service (ADS) led AHRC-funded project to deliver a Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) for research and public access as part of the RICHeS heritage science infrastructure. Liaising with the ADS/HSDS team and other project consortium partners to deliver the British Museum's contribution to the project.
Key areas of responsibility: Develop the Department of Scientific Research's heritage science collection catalogue with a focus on petrographic thin sections and other prepared samples.Assess and improve current sample and reference material catalogue records.Develop sustainable workflows, agree data entry standards and quality check catalogue entries in liaison with the Scientific Records Manager, the HSDS team, RICHeS HQ and project consortium partner organisations.Set and review data entry targets for object records, data, and terminology improvement tasks in agreement with line manager and HSDS team.Ensure that the catalogue entries conform with collections documentation standards as specified by Museum Policy and the requirements of the HSDS.About you: Degree in a subject relevant to the Museum collection, heritage science, or equivalent experience.Highly IT literate with proficiency in Excel and Word and high levels of proficiency in collections databases (data entry, retrieval and terminology issues).Knowledge of museum, cultural and heritage science sectors.Ability to synthesise and report on information orally and in writing.Excellent co-ordination and time management.Experience of delivering a collection-related project.About the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme.Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions.Participation 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.Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans.Professional and personal development opportunities.Employee Assistance Programme.Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.For more information about this role, please see the job description.
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