[NHCOLL-L:58] Museum Conservator position announcement

[Barbian, Lenore T.]

			Museum Conservator

			The National Museum of Health and Medicine of
the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, DC, seeks an
objects conservator  to care for its unique and diverse collections of
archival materials, human skeletal and pathological specimens, and
medical instruments and artifacts.   The ideal candidate for this
position will have broad experience in all areas of museum conservation
in a mid-sized museum.  In addition to assessment and treatment of
museum collections, responsibilities will include exhibition and loan
support, design and implementation of conservation policies, safety and
disaster management, and preventive care of collections.  Our active
exhibition program requires a conservator w/experience in exhibits
conservation.   A master's degree in conservation required; some
experience with natural history specimens, metals, woods, paper, and
photographs preferable.  Three to five years of full-time museum
employment desired.   Excellent salary and benefits.  Fax resume & cover
letter to Personnel at 202-782-1476.  No applications considered without
salary history, current requirement, & references.  Deadline for
application is April 9,1999.