Research fellow and Curator for “the Iceman”

The Betrieb Landesmuseen/Azienda Musei Provinciali is looking for the following employee for the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology:

Research fellow and Curator for “the Iceman” (copper age mummy)

• 1 full-time position, 38 hours/week
• Workplace: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano/Bozen (Italy)
• Start: autumn 2024
• The contract is initially limited to 11 months and can be extended

Scope of duties:
Collection:

• Carrying out and documenting conservation controls and measures on the mummy and the associated sample materials
• Research:
• Initiating and carrying out research projects for the museum
• Establishing national and international research partnerships
• Participating in conferences on behalf of the museum
• Writing scientific publications on behalf of the museum
• Establishing and maintaining a scientific database on the finds
• Supervising interns, students, and research assistants who work for the museum as part of research projects.

Exhibitions:

• Collaborating on exhibition content

Communication & Public Relations:

• Expertise in paleopathological issues and mummy-related questions
• Giving lectures, conducting special tours, training courses, and excursions on behalf of the museum
• Interviewee for the press in case of specific inquiries (in consultation with the press office)

Requirements:

• at least a 4-year university degree in the natural sciences with qualification in paleopathology, bioarchaeology, mummy studies or related subjects
• Knowledge in conservation of organic objects
• Expertise in the area of project management (experience in coordinating projects)
• Knowledge in the areas of science communication, education and prehistory is advantageous
• Publication work in the abovementioned areas
• Very good knowledge of English
• Knowledge of German and Italian
• High willingness to learn undergo further training
• Very good organizational skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good computers skills

The ten most suitable candidates will be invited to an interview.
For further information call Mo-Fr, Tel. +39 0471 320143.

Send written applications with a CV by 31.08.2024 to Elisabeth Vallazza: elisabeth.vallazza@iceman.it

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