Project Scientist: Heritage Science Data Service

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom British Museum Full time
Vacancy for Project Scientist: Heritage Science Data Service

Salary: £35,165 per annum

Location: London

Role Summary

Project Scientist: Heritage Science Data Service
Scientific Research
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (3 years)
£35,165 per annum

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Scientist to join our team and contribute to the development of the Department of Scientific Research's heritage science collection catalogue. As part of the Archaeological Data Service (ADS) led AHRC-funded project, you will work closely with research staff to deliver an accessible catalogue as part of the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) for research and public access.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing the Department of Scientific Research's heritage science collection catalogue with a focus on petrographic thin sections and other prepared samples.
  • Collaborating with the ADS/HSDS team and other project consortium partners to deliver the British Museum's contribution to the project.
  • Developing sustainable workflows, agreeing data entry standards, and quality checking catalogue entries in liaison with the Scientific Records Manager, the HSDS team, and project consortium partner organisations.
  • Setting and reviewing data entry targets for object records, data, and terminology improvement tasks in agreement with line manager and HSDS team.

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.
  • Experience of delivering a collection-related project.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum is a world-renowned institution with a collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. We offer 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.
  • 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.

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