THE MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE
University of Oxford
EDUCATION OFFICER (half-time)
Academic-Related Research Staff Grade IA: Salary £18,265 - £27,339, pro rata
The Museum of the History of Science is a national and international centre
of excellence for research and teaching in the material culture of
science. It now seeks to appoint its first Education Officer, who will be
responsible for setting up an education service for school students,
life-long learners and teachers. The education programme will support the
Museum's focus on the history of science, with a strong emphasis on the
history of scientific instruments. The main tasks of the Education Officer
will be to develop an education strategy for the Museum, to build up a
resource of education materials, to initiate a programme of activities, and
to organise and lead education sessions for school groups. Essential
requirements are a degree in the history of science (or a degree in either
history or science with a proven interest in the history of science), an
education qualification or significant relevant experience, good
communication and team working skills, an enthusiasm for the history of
science and a commitment to the educational function of museums. This is a
half-time post which is funded for two years in the first instance.
For further information about this post, please contact Alicia Chiu,
[log in to unmask] Applications should consist of a letter of
application and a CV to include the names of two referees and a short
statement on what attracted you to the post and your vision of how it might
be developed. Applications should be sent to Margaret Hauser,
Administrator, Museum of the History of Science, Broad Street, Oxford OX1
3AZ, Tel: 01865-277280, Email: [log in to unmask], to arrive no later
than Friday 30 January 2004.
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