Curatorial assistant, Vivarium (3 day post)
The University of
Manchester
Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum
now offers a specialist career opportunity to work with its live reptiles and
amphibians in the Vivarium. We are looking for someone committed who would
enjoy supporting the conservation of our rare species and who would be fully
focused in helping us maintain the highest levels of their daily husbandry.
We are dedicated to
ensuring that all our animals are maintained in absolute optimum conditions.
Work will typically involve the daily maintenance of some of the world’s rarest
amphibians in our off-display area, together with the cleanliness and presentation
of the Vivarium’s public exhibits.
All applicants
should be self-motivated and organized individuals with excellent interpersonal
skills and able to work alone when required and off their own initiative. They
should also have direct experience working with reptiles and amphibians and be
able to apply their skills in contributing to the collection’s education and
conservation use.
The role is
permanent, and will be a minimum of 3 days per week, extending to 5 days on
occasion. All the usual benefits of working for Manchester University will of
course be fully applicable, including excellent pension package and holiday
entitlements. The salary for this position is £20,411 to £22,214 (pro rata) per
annum according to relevant experience.
The University of
Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all
sections of the community. As we also fully encourage the academic development
of all our staff, we may also offer a significant financial contribution
towards the successful applicant completing a related degree or Masters, should
that be of interest to them.
Further information
(https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=13860)
Deadline for
applications: 8th September, 2017
Peter Dickinson
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