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Join the British Museum as an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellow and contribute to groundbreaking research on West African metals and metallurgy.
Overview
Salary £33803
Location Bloomsbury, London
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Bloomsbury United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Embark on a journey through history with the British Museum, a leading institution housing a collection that captures over two million years of human achievement. As one of the top attractions globally, the museum is home to iconic artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. It's an inspiring place to work, filled with opportunities for professional growth and access to world-class exhibits.
- Conduct advanced research on West African metals, completing a significant project that enhances understanding of the museum's collection.
- Analyze and interpret data on metal composition and manufacturing techniques, contributing to the knowledge of historical production methods and usage.
- Communicate research findings to various audiences, ensuring the rich history encapsulated in the museum's artifacts is accessible to all.
- PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Proficiency in statistical and data analysis, as well as data visualization.
- Experience with archaeological data analysis.
- Skilled in research planning and execution.
- Proficient in at least one data analysis software/package (e.g., IBM SPSS, Origin, R, Matlab, Pandas, numpy).
- Experience in a multidisciplinary research environment and timely delivery of research projects.
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written forms.
- A competitive benefits package, including pension, free museum entries, and more.
- Generous annual leave allowance and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme and various discounts.
For more information about this role, please refer to the full job description. If you require additional support with your application, contact bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The organisation - 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 one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The role - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellow The Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for an early career researcher with a doctorate in a science discipline to conduct research on West African metals and metallurgy. The research will bring an existing project to completion, by analysis and interpretation of data on metal composition and manufacturing. The results improve understanding of the Museum’s collections in this region in terms of techniques of production and possible history and context of use.
Job requirements PhD in a relevant scientific discipline awarded before the start of the Fellowship. Experience in statistical analysis, data analysis and data visualisation. Experience in the analysis of archaeological data. Ability to plan and execute research. Experience in the use of at least one data analysis software/package, such as IBM SPSS, Origin, R, Matlab, Pandas, numpy, etc. Experience in a multidisciplinary research environment. Tracked research projects timely delivered. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to a variety of audiences in oral and written form.
Benefits The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Membership of the civil service 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. Generous annual leave allowance. Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans. Professional and personal development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Applications details For more information about this role, please see the job description. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].
