Planetarium Astronomer National Maritime Museum London

Job Advertisement: Closing Date 29th January 2010

Planetarium Astronomer

National Maritime Museum

London

GBP 20,000 - GBP 28,000

Could you engage, inspire and enthuse a wide range of audiences - from under

5's to specialist adults? If so, we need you to ensure that every visitor

to the Peter Harrison Planetarium enjoys an unforgettable experience.

As a key member of the Science Education Department here at the Royal

Observatory, you'll develop and deliver a broad spectrum of activities from

planetarium shows and workshops to innovative digital projects, exhibitions

and more. This unique and highly rewarding role will also see you

co-ordinate planetarium programming and resources, produce written material

and oversee freelance presenters.

You will also be tasked with maintaining hardware and software systems, so

first-rate IT skills are important. You should also be keen to learn new

programming languages. A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification and

an in-depth knowledge of astronomy and space exploration are essential

too, combined with proven communication and presentation skills. Experience

of producing planetarium shows and using 3D modelling and multimedia

software would be ideal, though it's not a must.

For a full Planetarium Astronomer job description and details of how to

apply, please visit www.nmm.ac.uk/jobs

Closing Date: 29 January 2010