Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking a Curatorial Research Assistant, Palaeontology to undertake targeted research and provide curatorial support in the development of an exhibition for Melbourne Museum.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.
To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit museumsvictoria.com.au/about-us/
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This position is accountable for researching and communicating scientific knowledge and delivering curatorial input toward the development of natural science exhibition in a timely fashion.
Skills and experience required:
- Knowledge of vertebrate palaeontology.
- Experience in undertaking research projects including review of the peer-reviewed scientific literature and synthesis of knowledge.
- Knowledge and experience in the theory and methods of 3D surface and CT scanning of vertebrate morphology, including post-scan data processing and visualization of 3D models.
- Experience working in museum collections, and understanding of protocols and conservation needs of these collections.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sometimes complex scientific knowledge and principles to specific audiences in written and electronic form, in an easily understood manner.
- Experience in developing articles or other publications, programs and on-line products
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated history of maintaining effective relationships with external alliances
- A record of completing projects on time and within budget
OTHER INFORMATION:
This is a Part-time, fixed-term position (3 days per week) until 30 June 2021. The salary on offer is $68,884 per annum; paid pro-rata plus 9.5% superannuation.
HOW TO APPLY:
To view the position description visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/work-opportunities/employment/
