TIME SENSITIVE Job Opportunity Conservation Scientist - The National Archives
The Conservation Scientist is part of a team of conservation professionals responsible for the preservation of The National Archives' physical collection through providing the evidence required for decision making. The aim of this role is to provide the technical and analytical expertise to develop and deliver heritage science projects, in order to enhance our understanding and preservation of our collection. This will be achieved in close collaboration with the Head of Conservation Research and Development by increasing our capacity to be involved in collaborative research projects. You will take the lead as required, working together with colleagues across the organisation as well as external partners and stakeholders. You will have extensive knowledge of conservation practice, and a specialism in heritage science research, bringing technical, analytical and methodological skills to develop innovative solutions for the care and conservation of a large archival collection. As a clear communicator you will be effective at disseminating your work to specialist and non-specialist audiences and will bring the highest professional standards in conservation and research to the role. You will take a full role in the ongoing development of collection care within The National Archives by actively engaging in data collecting, knowledge sharing, teaching and mentoring others, planning, organizing and delivering research projects and actively promoting the work of the department across The National Archives and to a wider professional community. Contract: Permanent Hours: 36 per week Closing date: 31st October 2016 at Midnight For further information and to apply please follow this link: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1513299 Claire Fry Recruitment Advisor The National Archives, Ruskin Avenue, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DU Tel: 0208 392 5349 www.nationalarchives.gov.uk<http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/> Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the email. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the official business of The National Archives are neither given nor endorsed by it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
