[NHCOLL-L:166] job opportunity

[Jim Reynolds]

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>The Natural History Museum, London, currently has a vacancy for a curator in
>the Department of Entomology. Starting salary is in the range of 13,051 to
>17,317 pounds per annum with potential to rise to 27,867 pounds per annum.
>The post is in the Collections Management Programme and will have special
>responsibilities for Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) collections.
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>Duties will include the conservation and maintenance of the collections,
>entering collections information onto database, assisting scientific
>visitors, and supporting taxonomic research and consultancy work. Although
>this is the first rung of the curatorial ladder, and much of the work is
>team based and of a practical and routine nature, you will play a varied and
>important role in the care and development of a major taxonomic facility.
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>You should have a degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in a
>biological or related subject, although candidates with substantial relevant
>experience will also be considered. Basic computer literacy is essential. A
>postgraduate museum studies or collections conservation qualification would
>be an advantage, as would a knowledge of and interest in Lepidoptera.
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>Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Benefits
>include a non-contributory pension scheme and a generous holiday leave
>entitlement.
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>For further information and details of how to apply please contact Ismail
>Patel: smp at nhm.ac.uk
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>The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th June 1999.
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>Martin R. Honey CBiol MIBiol, Lead Curator (Moths)
>Collections Management Division, Department of Entomology
>The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road
>London, SW7 5BD, Great Britain
>TELEPHONE: 0171 938 9338     International: 44 171 938 9338
>FAX:       0171 938 8937     International: 44 171 938 8937
>EMAIL:     M.Honey at nhm.ac.uk
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Jim Reynolds
Entomology Department
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, LONDON, SW7 5BD, UK

Phone: 0171 938 8981		 International +44 171 938 8981
Fax:   0171 938 8937		 International +44 171 938 8937
E-mail: J.Reynolds at nhm.ac.uk or wjr at nhm.ac.uk
NHM home page   http://www.nhm.ac.uk/