Jobː Assistant Curator, Museum of Science and Industry - Manchester, deadline 31/05/2017

Assistant Curator, Museum of Science and Industry - Manchester

Job reference SMG00261     Application closing date 31/05/2017     Salary Up to £19,000 per annum

Are you passionate about working with collections that reveal wonder through science?

With world-class collections at the heart of our museums,our curatorial and research team are committed to delivering a sustainable,accessible and interactive museum offering by improving the management of our objects - allowing us to be accessible and open for all.

We are looking for an Assistant Curator to join the team here at The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, on a fixed term basis, to support curators with collections management, research and access.

As part of an important task force which underpins the care of our objects you will also work to enhance our collections information,promoting the use of our collections whilst assisting independent researchers and higher education groups with their enquiries - inspiring futures through STEM.

You will also work with a passion to grow the 'science capital' of visitors and colleagues by providing tours of galleries and stores,sharing authentic stories with varied and diverse audiences.

In this role you will be offered a competitive salary alongside a number of excellent benefits including generous holidays the option to join one of our rewarding pension schemes.

If you have an enthusiastic interest in working with science and technology collections we would love to hear from you!

Interviews will be held on 14th June 2017.

To apply and to view a full job description, please view the vacancy information pack.

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