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LAPI Digitising Technician

Employer:Natural History Museum 

Reference:NHM/LAP/GS 

Salary:£23,000 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits 

Hours:41 Hours per week 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:South Kensington, London 

Closing date:10/09/2008 23:59 PM 

The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leading exponent in the presentation of natural history to the general public through exhibitions, public programmes and the web.

The Museum is seeking two research assistants for an initial 6 months fixed term post (with likely extension to 18 months subject to further funding) to database and digitise its;
a) Latin America flowering plant type specimens as part of an internationally collaborative project
b) Bryophyte type collections (Latin America & Asia) as part of an internationally collaborative project

You will have a degree or equivalent experience in biological sciences or a related discipline, and experience of working with biological collections and appropriate database and digitisation software. Other desirable qualities include specific experience of working with flowering plant/bryological collections in a taxonomic environment, a good knowledge of geography, and an understanding of plant nomenclature and typification.

You will have the ability to work in a focused manner with close attention to detail, be responsible and committed, and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

You will be based in the Department of Botany and will receive a generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days and the opportunity to subscribe to sports & social activities within the Civil Service, and can in addition join a generous pension scheme.

Equal Opportunities

At the Natural History Museum we value the diversity of our employees and the benefits that they bring to the organisation

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