ISCO Occupation Group 2621.8 Museum Scientist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Museum Scientist: Museum scientists perform and/or manage the curatorial, preparatory and clerical work in general museums, research collection repositories, botanical gardens, art galleries, fine arts related collections, aquariums or similar areas with collections of natural, historical and anthropological material that is educational, scientific or aesthetic in purpose; and perform other related duties as required.
Essential Skills
- Select Loan Objects
- Museum Databases
- Maintain Catalogue Collection
- Advise On Acquisitions
- Work With Cultural Venue Specialists
- Perform Lectures
- Supervise Projects For The Conservation Of Heritage Buildings
- Document Museum Collection
- Study A Collection
- Maintain Museum Records
- Monitor Museum Environment
- Supervise Special Visitors
- Prepare Exhibition Programs
- Art Collections
- Collection Management Software
- Communicate In English In A Competent Way
- Report Analysis Results
- Use Ict Recources To Solve Work Related Tasks
Optional Skills
- Respect Cultural Differences In The Field Of Exhibition
- Liaise With Cultural Partners
- Direct An Artistic Team
- Perform Project Management
- Provide Project Information On Exhibitions
- Present Exhibition
Alternative Names
- Museum Researcher
- Conservationist Scientist
- Museum Administrator
