ENTOMOLOGY CURATION POSTS

[Martin Honey]

>THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON
>
>CURATORS
>Department of Entomology
>
>
>The Natural History Museum, London invites applications for two posts of
>Curator to join the team managing the collections of the  Department of
>Entomology.
>
>The posts will have special responsibilities for Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera
>collections. Duties will include the conservation and maintenance of the
>collections, assisting scientific visitors and supporting taxonomic research
>and consultancy work. 20%  of work will relate to capturing  specimen
>information  on computer database.
>
>Applicants should  have  a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
>experience. A diploma or postgraduate qualification in museum studies would
>be desirable as would a  knowledge of and interest in Lepidoptera or
>Hymenoptera. Basic computer literacy is essential.
>
>The starting salary is in the range 12,671-16,895 pounds, with potential to
>rise to 27,321 pounds. Appointments are initially for a fixed period of 3
>years and the starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and
>experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a
>non-contributory pension scheme and a generous holiday leave entitlement.
>
>For further information please send an A5 stamped addressed envelope to:
>Vicky Watts, Personnel Section, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road,
>London SW7 5BD, UK
>or E-mail to: v.watts at nhm.ac.uk
>
>Application is by CV and covering letter, together with the names and
>contact details of two referees. 
>Please specify which of the two posts  you are interested in
>
>The closing date for applications is 23rd January 1998
>Mr David Carter
>Acting Head of Collections
>Department of Entomology
>Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, LONDON, SW7 5BD, UK
>Tel: 0171 938 9452    International: +44 171 938 9452
>Fax: 0171 938 8937    International: +44 171 938 8937
>E-mail: d.carter at nhm.ac.uk
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Martin R. Honey CBiol MIBiol, Linnaean Butterfly Project
Biodiversity Division, Department of Entomology
The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road
London, SW7 5BD, Great Britain
TELEPHONE: 0171 938 8735     International: 44 171 938 8735
FAX:       0171 938 8937     International: 44 171 938 8937
EMAIL:     M.Honey at nhm.ac.uk
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