Entomology Research Assistant, Darwin Tree of Life

Kate on Conservation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan

Life insurance

Free admission to exhibitions

Staff discount at shop and cafes

Training initiatives and staff growth

Civil Service Sports Council with many

Sports and Social Association access

Job summary

Natural History Museum in London is seeking an Entomological Research Assistant to plan and deliver collecting of terrestrial and freshwater insects, identifying specimens to species level and preparing DNA barcoding samples. The role involves coordinating volunteers and engaging with societies and workshops.

The position is full-time, fixed-term until 30 September 2028, based at South Kensington with 100% onsite work and a salary of £36,564 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting and identifying UK invertebrates to species level.
• Skilled in handling and dissecting specimens and databasing data.
• Able to plan fieldwork and work evenings/weekends; good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver collecting for assigned taxa, mainly insects.
• Identify specimens to species level.
• Prepare tissue samples for DNA barcoding and whole genome sequencing.
• Curate and database the sampled material.
• Coordinate volunteers and students; represent the project at events/workshops.

Skills

Field experience with UK invertebrates

Dissection and specimen handling

Public engagement and outreach

Education

BSc in biological sciences or equivalent

Tools

DNA barcoding prep

Specimen databasing

Job description

Natural History Museum in London is seeking an Entomological Research Assistant to plan and deliver collecting of terrestrial and freshwater insects, identifying specimens to species level and preparing DNA barcoding samples. The role involves coordinating volunteers and engaging with societies and workshops.

The position is full-time, fixed-term until 30 September 2028, based at South Kensington with 100% onsite work and a salary of £36,564 per annum.