[NHCOLL-L:1425] Job Vacancy

[Rob Huxley]

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM , LONDON,
Department of Botany
Assistant Curator -Vascular Plants
Starting salary range £14,562 -£19,817 p.a.
Ref:BOT1

The Natural History Museum, London invites applications to join the team 
managing the collections of the Department of Botany . Main 
responsibilities will relate to the 3.5 million specimen flowering plant 
collections but there will be curatorial duties throughout the herbaria. 
Duties will include the conservation and maintenance of the collections, 
entering collections information onto databases, assisting scientific 
visitors to the flowering plant collections and supporting consultancy work.
A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience is essential as is 
computer
literacy and a genuine interest in flowering plants.
A diploma or postgraduate qualification in museum studies along with 
collections
management experience and an interest in information handling and processing
would be advantageous.
The starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. 
Benefits include
a non-contributory pension scheme and a generous holiday leave entitlement.

For further information and details of how to apply for the post, please 
E-mail Amelie Roland-Gosselin  at  A.Roland-Gosselin at nhm.ac.uk

Closing date for both posts:21st January 2002.

To enquire on the progress of your applications call The Museum response 
line on 44 (0)20 7410 8458 between 11am -2pm Monday to Friday only.
No telephone requests for details will be accepted.
The Natural History Museum is working towards equal opportunities.

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