[NHCOLL-L:248] Conservator position opening

[Barbian, Lenore T.]

National Museum of Health and Medicine - Conservator

			The National Museum of Health and Medicine of
the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) in Washington, DC, seeks
a conservator for its unique and diverse collections of medical
instruments and artifacts, archival materials, and human skeletal and
pathological specimens.  The candidate should 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 for collections.  Our active exhibition program requires a
conservator w/experience in exhibits conservation.  Initial
responsibilities include outfitting a new conservation laboratory.
			 
			Master's degree in conservation required; some
experience with natural history specimens preferred.  Three to five
years of full-time museum employment desired.  Excellent salary, health
coverage, and retirement benefits.  Fax resume & cover letter to
Personnel at 202-782-1476.  Applications must include salary history,
current salary requirement, and references.  Position will remain open
until it is filled.  For museum and AFIP information, visit
www.natmedmuse.afip.org and www.afip.org.