Curator and Researcher, Lepidoptera
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leominster, Herefordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | African Natural History Research Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job title: Curator and Researcher, Lepidoptera.
Deadline: Friday 10th April 2026 – 00:00.
Employer: African Natural History Research Trust, Leominster, UK.
Contract Duration: Permanent, no remote working.
Contract Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Negotiable, based on previous experience.
The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomology. Our research is aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge of African insects with an emphasis on lepidoptera.
We are looking for a full-time Curator and Researcher to work on the Afrotropical lepidoptera held at ANHRT. The incredibly diverse lepidoptera remain broadly under-collected and poorly studied. The rich material held at ANHRT provides an exceptional foundation for taxonomic research on the Afrotropical fauna, using both molecular methods and traditional morphological approaches. Familiarity with lepidopteran families and experience in genitalia dissections is preferable but not essential; all necessary training in the required techniques will be provided.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Curate the Afrotropical lepidoptera collections.
• Sort unidentified material of the relevant families, with genus-level identification of all collected material and species-level identification for some groups based on investigation of primary types and/or relevant literature.
• Initiate independent research projects in collections-based systematics and biogeography of the Afrotropical lepidoptera.
• Publish scientific results of relevant projects.
• Liaise with relevant sections of the international scientific community concerning ongoing research projects.
• Incorporate all relevant Collections Management Policies and Procedures into daily work.
Essential Competencies:
• Relevant undergraduate degree.
• An ability to initiate and complete relevant research projects with national and international collaborations.
• Draft publications and prepare them for submission to refereed journals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An ability to organise multiple assignments with minimal supervision and in response to deadlines.
• A high level of attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy. This will be coupled with an excellent level of manual dexterity.
Preferable Competencies:
• Relevant PhD or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity in lepidopteran families and experience in genitalia dissections.
• A clear understanding of taxonomy and knowledge of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).
• A willingness to travel in the UK and abroad for short or long periods as required.
Benefits:
• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
To apply for this job:
Please email enquiries@anhrt.org.uk with your CV and covering letter.
Deadline: Friday 10th April 2026 – 00:00.
Employer: African Natural History Research Trust, Leominster, UK.
Contract Duration: Permanent, no remote working.
Contract Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Negotiable, based on previous experience.
The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomology. Our research is aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge of African insects with an emphasis on lepidoptera.
We are looking for a full-time Curator and Researcher to work on the Afrotropical lepidoptera held at ANHRT. The incredibly diverse lepidoptera remain broadly under-collected and poorly studied. The rich material held at ANHRT provides an exceptional foundation for taxonomic research on the Afrotropical fauna, using both molecular methods and traditional morphological approaches. Familiarity with lepidopteran families and experience in genitalia dissections is preferable but not essential; all necessary training in the required techniques will be provided.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Curate the Afrotropical lepidoptera collections.
• Sort unidentified material of the relevant families, with genus-level identification of all collected material and species-level identification for some groups based on investigation of primary types and/or relevant literature.
• Initiate independent research projects in collections-based systematics and biogeography of the Afrotropical lepidoptera.
• Publish scientific results of relevant projects.
• Liaise with relevant sections of the international scientific community concerning ongoing research projects.
• Incorporate all relevant Collections Management Policies and Procedures into daily work.
Essential Competencies:
• Relevant undergraduate degree.
• An ability to initiate and complete relevant research projects with national and international collaborations.
• Draft publications and prepare them for submission to refereed journals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An ability to organise multiple assignments with minimal supervision and in response to deadlines.
• A high level of attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy. This will be coupled with an excellent level of manual dexterity.
Preferable Competencies:
• Relevant PhD or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity in lepidopteran families and experience in genitalia dissections.
• A clear understanding of taxonomy and knowledge of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).
• A willingness to travel in the UK and abroad for short or long periods as required.
Benefits:
• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
To apply for this job:
Please email enquiries@anhrt.org.uk with your CV and covering letter.