Applications are welcome from research-active anthropologists with significant museum experience. The appointee will contribute to the care of the Museum’s extensive anthropological collections, their documentation, storage and display, and to making collections accessible to researchers, students, public audiences and source communities. He or she will be expected to generate research grants, develop exhibitions and collaborative projects, supervise assistant staff, volunteers and students, and contribute to Museum administration and University teaching.
Candidates should hold a PhD in anthropology or a related subject, and have experience of curatorial work, exhibition development, and research in a museum. Informal inquiries may be addressed to the Museum’s Director, Professor Nicholas Thomas (njt35@cam.ac.uk, 01223 333511).
Applications should be sent to Wendy Brown (applications@maa.cam.ac.uk), Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DZ, to reach her by 11 May 2012.
Applications should include a personal statement, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a signed and completed copy of Parts 1 and 3 of the CHRIS/6 form which may be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/chris6.doc. Applicants should also arrange for three referees to send references directly to Wendy Brown on their behalf by the same date, enclosing a completed data protection form which may be downloaded from http://maa.cam.ac.uk/tikiwiki/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=145
Candidates are asked to identify two pieces of work they would like the Appointments Committee to read, if possible sending electronic copies to Mrs Brown or providing web links. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be on 30 May 2012.
The University offers a range of financial and family-friendly benefits, including attractive pension schemes, personal and professional development, well-being support and staff discounts. The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
Further Particulars relating to this role can be found here: http://maa.cam.ac.uk/tikiwiki/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=146
Quote Reference: JU15532, Closing Date: 11 May 2012
Interview Date: 30/05/2012
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