Research Assistant/Associate
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We are looking for an Archivist/Research Assistant who will assist in
the sorting and cataloguing, and if time allows, researching, of the
Duckworth Collection archives in the Leverhulme Centre for Human
Evolutionary Studies, University of Cambridge. The archive is in the
form of notes, letters, accession books and notebooks of historical,
scientific and curatorial importance.
The Duckworth Collection is the University's main human and primate
osteological collection, and one of the premier such collections in the
world. The Duckworth Collection is the outcome of more than 200 years of
development, and used for extensive research in anthropology, human
evolution, archaeology and medicine. Recently moved into new facilities,
we are now upgrading the cataloguing and archives to enhance research
activity and to comply with the DCMS Guidelines for Human Remains
Collections in the UK.
Working under the supervision of the Director of the Duckworth, the
post-holder will be responsible for sorting and organising the paper
records, developing a cataloguing system for these, and completing the
resulting digital catalogue. Depending on time, the post-holder may also
assist the Director of the collection in linking records with the
particular osteological remains they refer to.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, educated to
degree level with an archives qualification and practical experience.
Preference may be given to those with experience with scientific
collections, history of anthropology or medicine, or similar subjects. A
good knowledge and experience of digital archival methods is essential.
The pensionable stipend will be in the range of £23,661 - £28,251,
depending on qualifications and experience. The University offers a
range of benefits including attractive pension schemes, family friendly
policies, health and welfare provision and staff discounts. The
University is committed to equality of opportunity.
The application should consist of a University application form, a
covering letter, a CV, and a one page summary of the experience, skills
and interests that you would bring to the position, and the names and
addresses of two referees who can be contacted. The application form
(CHRIS/6) needs to have parts 1 & 3 completed: it is found at
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/. Please submit one
hard copy of your application to Mrs Jane Clare at the Division of
Biological Anthropology, Pembroke St, Cambridge CB2 3DZ. Also send one
single pdf file of the whole application to her at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Any enquiries about the post should be sent to
Dr Marta Mirazón Lahr ([log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Ref JB11592.
Deadline for applications: 3rd February 2012.
* 8 months fixed term.
Quote Reference: JB11592,Closing Date: 3 February 2012
Interview Date(s): February 2012
This advert is online at http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-11592/
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Ms Jacqueline Cox
Deputy Keeper of the University Archives
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR
00 44 1223 333147
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