About the role:
To document and make publicly accessible the Nile Valley bioarchaeological collection, in support of the Museum’s Masterplan, the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies. To improve their accessibility via the Museum’s digital online platforms. This post will include the recording and preliminary analysis of human skeletal remains recently donated by Sudan’s National Corporation for Antiquities and Museums.
Key areas of responsibility:
To lead on upgrading the documentation of the Nile Valley bioarchaeological collection (most of which are human remains). To make the collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via digital platforms. To support the Museum’s public programme, delivering talks, seminars, lectures, participating in conferences, seminars and broadcasts. To identify research potential and develop future research projects relating to these collections.
About you:
MSc (or equivalent) in Human osteology, biological anthropology or bioarchaeology. Experience of documentation. Some expertise in human skeletal and dental identification. Knowledge of ethical standards associated with the curation of human remains. Some experience of working with relevant collections, museum documentation and museum databases.
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 also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
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 plus 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.
Additional details: For more information about this role, please see the job description. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture.
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Key areas of responsibility:
To lead on upgrading the documentation of the Nile Valley bioarchaeological collection (most of which are human remains). To make the collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via digital platforms. To support the Museum’s public programme, delivering talks, seminars, lectures, participating in conferences, seminars and broadcasts. To identify research potential and develop future research projects relating to these collections.
About you:
MSc (or equivalent) in Human osteology, biological anthropology or bioarchaeology. Experience of documentation. Some expertise in human skeletal and dental identification. Knowledge of ethical standards associated with the curation of human remains. Some experience of working with relevant collections, museum documentation and museum databases.
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 also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
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 plus 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.
Additional details: For more information about this role, please see the job description. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture.
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