Director of Science
Professor Ian Owens in the Natural History Museum's Darwin Centre. He will join the Museum as the new Director of Science in autumn.
The primary role of the Director of Science is to set the strategic direction of the scientific activities of the Natural History Museum and to ensure that it meets its national and international responsibilities and the wider needs of society.
The Director of Science is responsible for
- both earth and life sciences
- collections of some 70 million items from all parts of the world
- library and information service
- approximately 350 staff and 150 post-graduate students in these areas.
The role involves
- ensuring collections and libraries are well cared for and accessible
- making research both relevant and of international quality
- shaping scientific culture within the Museum to shape
- developing and foster national and international partnerships
- allocate resources
New Director of Science
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Professor Ian Owens - 09/06/2011
The Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ian Owens as Director of Science. Professor Owens will begin his new role in autumn and succeeds Professor Richard Lane, who retired at the end of May. Find out more about Professor Ian Owens.
