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Curator of Horology
National Maritime
Museum and Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Closing date: 20 June
2009
Further details: http://www.nmm.ac.uk/about/job-opportunities/curator-of-horology
The Royal Observatory Greenwich at the National Maritime
Museum is the home of the international time zone system, and in the past it
tested chronometers for the Royal Navy. The Museum now holds the national
collection of marine chronometers and precision time-keeping devices, including
the Harrison time-keepers, as well as important astronomical regulators
associated with the Royal Observatory. The richness of its horological
collections reflects its importance and the history of an institution that
stretches back to the seventeenth century. The Curator of Horology will be
expected to extend our expertise and ability to interpret these collections, and
to provide succession planning and support for our internationally renowned
Senior Specialist in Horology, Jonathan Betts. The main role of the Curator of
Horology will be to promote the research and interpretation of our collections
associated with time, especially precision time-keeping, (chronometers,
regulators, clocks, watches etc.) within the broader disciplinary contexts of
the history of science and technology, and maritime history. It will also be
important to make these objects and associated stories accessible to a wide
range of audiences.
We are therefore looking for an exceptional
individual who is able to combine expertise in a relevant subject with a passion
and knowledge about horological collections and a desire to communicate this
enthusiasm to a wide audience, from academics to school children. A clear
interest in the artefact must also be demonstrated and, although it is not
essential that the post-holder has detailed experience of working with
horological collections to date, he or she must be able to demonstrate a
willingness to develop the necessary practical skills to analyse this material
for research purposes.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter to
Human Resources, National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
or by e-mail to [log in to unmask]
see further details at http://www.nmm.ac.uk/about/job-opportunities/curator-of-horology.
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