[NHCOLL-L:3133] Vacancy: National Museum of Ireland - Natural History conservator

[Julia Sigwart]

** PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY **
Note the short deadline for application - 21 July

The National Museum of Ireland invites applications for the position 
of Assistant Conservator (Natural History) located in the National 
Museum of Ireland – Natural History. The function of this post is to 
provide conservation support to the Natural History Division of the 
National Museum of Ireland (NMI) in the form of preventative 
conservation in the two buildings housing the collections and remedial 
conservation work to specimens. Emphasis for work in this post will be 
on implementing a strategic approach for preventative and remedial 
conservation for the Natural History collections in two sites in 
Dublin (off-site scientific collections facility, and public 
galleries), and driving existing long-term plans for building 
improvements. The Assistant Conservator will liaise with other NMI 
conservation staff (not based in the Natural History division 
buildings).
Access to the Natural History collections is facilitated by 
the ‘Collections-based Biology in Dublin’ joint programme with 
University College Dublin. It is anticipated that the Assistant 
Conservator will work closely with CoBiD and UCD staff in issues of 
collections care. 

A fixed-term contract of three years is being offered subject to a 
probationary period of one year.

Essential Requirements
A degree or postgraduate qualification in the conservation of historic 
objects and/or Natural History specimens.

Salary
The salary scale is €421.37 - €659.31 per week. Starting salary will 
depend on qualifications and experience and the maximum starting 
salary will be €556.66 per week (9th point of the scale).

Applications
To apply, please forward a letter of application, together with an up-
to-date Curriculum Vitae (including a contact number and a minimum of 
three referees), to reach 
Ms Catherine Williamson
Administration Division
National Museum of Ireland
Collins Barracks
Benburb Street
Dublin 7

or email to <recruitment at museum.ie>

Deadline:  Friday 21 July 2006 5:30 pm (GMT)

Further information is available on www.museum.ie 
or by telephone: +353 1 6486442 

Additional information on CoBiD and collections is available from 
Julia Sigwart <julia.sigwart at ucd.ie> or online 
http://www.ucd.ie/zoology/museum

Preference will be given to EU citizens among equally suitable 
candidates; however non-European nationals are not excluded from 
applying.