Position at Texas Memorial Museum

Assistant Conservator III

Texas Memorial Museum
The University Of Texas at Austin

The Texas Memorial Museum is currently seeking an Assistant Conservator
for the Natural History Collection.

Required qualifications for this full-time, regular position: Master's
degree in conservation and two years experience, not including
professional internships; or Bachelor's degree in Conservation and four
years experience. Completion of a documented apprenticeship program in
conservation may substitute for at least two years of the required
experience.  Coursework, training, or experience in biology, geology, or
invertebrate palaeontology.

Preferred qualifications: Conservation degree with specialization in
natural sciences (geology, invertebrate paleontology, biology); or
equivalent work experience and training.  Two years of experience with
preservative conservation techniques, including storage methods and
collections documentation, preferably with specialization in
paleontological collections. Grant writing/fund development experience.

Essential functions are to perform benchwork with natural history
specimens, including invertebrate paleontology; evaluate collections and
storage condition and make recommendations; implement a program to
ensure proper maintenance, care and documentation of research materials;
develop pest management program, plan and oversee mitigation; perform
research in an appropriate aspect of natural history specimen
conservation.

This is a security sensitive position and a background check will be
conducted on the applicant selected.  Funding subject to renewal August
31, 1997. Starting monthly salary is $1694 to $2000 or more depending on
qualifications, plus excellent fringe benefits.  Qualified applicants
should send a letter of intent and resume by June 30, 1994, to:

    Assistant Conservator Search
    c/o Dr. William G. Reeder, Director
    Texas Memorial Museum
    2400 Trinity Street
    Austin, Texas  78705

If you have any questions on how to respond to this notice, please call
Dori Eubank at 512-471-1604 or Fax: 471-4794.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.

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