Manager, Photographic Collections
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Grade: Grade 6 Salary: £23,692 - £27,466pa, pro rata
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is seeking to employ a Manager
for its photography unit responsible for fulfilling the day-to-day
photographic needs of the Museum and for overseeing the historic
photographic collections comprising approximately 140,000 images from c.
1860 to the present day.
The person appointed to this full-time established post will have a degree
in anthropology, archaeology or a related subject as well as having a good
general knowledge of the history of photography. An appropriate post-
graduate qualification is desirable, or equivalent knowledge and
experience to enable the successful candidate to respond to a broad range
of queries relating to the collections and to the day-to-day demands of
managing a valuable photographic collection. Entry-level professional
photographic skills, a familiarity with digital image manipulation
software, as well as graphic design skills are also required.
Particulars about the Museum and this post as well as a PD17 application
form may be obtained from the Museum Administrator. (email:
[log in to unmask] tel: 01223 333510). For further information about the
Museum and its collections please consult www.maa-cambridge.org.
Applications must reach the Museum Administrator, Museum of Archaeology &
Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DZ by Thursday, 28
February. It is anticipated that interviews will be held during week
commencing 10 March and that the successful applicant will take up the
position late April/early May.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
Job Ref: 003025
Closing Date: Thursday 28 February 2008
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