Are you a talented, analytical researcher with a track record of academic publications? Can you work collaboratively with universities and other academic bodies across a range of research strands? Do you have the drive to lead the research strategy for a major new gallery in one of the world's most prestigious museums?The Science Museum's Medicine Gallery is due to launch in late 2019. We are looking for a Research Curator to lead on the development and delivery of the Medicine Collection Research Strategy, a multi-strand GBP 300,000 research programme to grow our understanding of the Medicine Collection. Working closely with peers, you will lead a step-change in academic engagement with the Medicine collection, maximising the relevance of academic research activity to the galleries and to the collection.This role provides an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and energetic team working on a wide range of projects interpreting a remarkable collection. We want you to bring experience of conceiving and delivering research in History at doctoral level and academic writing. Excellent communication skill with a wide variety of non-academic audiences is a must.We are offering this opportunity on an 18-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a three-month extension to complete the final work on the Medicine project. We provide excellent company benefits, including a group personal pension scheme, BUPA medical and dental cover, an annual season ticket (or bicycle) loan and numerous staff discounts.Interviews will be held on 1st February 2018.Click here for the Vacancy Information Pack which provides you with details of the role and the supporting statement questions.