Position at Institute of Archaeology, London

Collections Manager

The Institute's collections include Egyptian Archaeology, Classical
Archaeology and a range of other material from around the world,
site archives, single finds and a substantial body of teaching and
reference material including zooarchaeological and archaeobotanical
collections.

We are looking to appoint a Collections Manager to join a team of
people managing the Institute's collection as a whole but who will
concentrate on the collections housed within the Institute itself.
The successful applicant will ensure the effective management, care
and accessibility of these collections to facilitate teaching and
research in the areas of conservation, heritage and museums studies.
He/she should hold a recognised qualification in museum studies or
conservation, have experience and knowledge of archaeological
collections and collections management and be familiar with
computerised museum documentation systems.  He/she should have
excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to
work co-operatively with a wide range of people.  He/she should also
have an interest in and ability to undertake research.  A degree or
equivalent in archaeology is desirable.

Salary will be within the ALC 1-2 scale currently GBP 17,596-25,375
per annum inclusive of GBP2,134 per annum London Allowance.

Applications with full CV and names of three referees should be sent
to the Financial Administrator, Institute  of Archaeology, 31-34,
Gordon Square, London, WC1H OPY not later than 31st August 1998.
Interviews are expected to take place on 24th September 1998.

For further particulars please telephone +44-171-380 7495, or e-mail
c.paton [at] ucl__ac__uk

Collections and Conservation Assistant

The Institute's collections include Egyptian Archaeology, Classical
Archaeology and a range of other material from around the world,
site archives, single finds and a substantial body of teaching and
research material.

We are looking to appoint a Collections and Conservation Assistant
to provide support for the Collections Manager and for conservation
research and teaching.  The successful applicant will hold a
recognised laboratory or conservation qualification.  He/she should
have good laboratory skills and experience of preventative,
investigative and remedial conservation. He/she should also have
good organizational skills and be able to communicate effectively
with colleagues and students.  Museum experience, familiarity with
computerised documentation systems and photographic skills would be
advantages.

Salary is within the Technical salary scales A-C GBP10,839-14,540
per annum inclusive of GBP2,262 per annum London Allowance.

Closing date 31st August 1998.  Interviews are expected to take
place on 24th September 1998.

For further information and application form please telephone
+44-171-380 7495, or e-mail c.paton [at] ucl__ac__uk

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