Position at National Museum of Health and Medicine

Museum Conservator
The National Museum of Health and Medicine

The National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed Forces
Institute of Pathology in Washington, DC, seeks an objects
conservator  to care for its unique and diverse collections of
archival materials, human skeletal and pathological specimens, and
medical instruments and artifacts.   The ideal candidate for this
position will have broad experience in all areas of museum
conservation in a mid-sized museum.  In addition to assessment and
treatment of museum collections, responsibilities will include
exhibition and loan support, design and implementation of
conservation policies, safety and disaster management, and
preventive care of collections.  Our active exhibition program
requires a conservator w/experience in exhibits conservation.   A
master's degree in conservation required; some experience with
natural history specimens, metals, woods, paper, and photographs
preferable.  Three to five years of full-time museum employment
desired.   Excellent salary and benefits.  Fax resume and cover
letter to Personnel at 202-782-1476.  No applications considered
without salary history, current requirement, and references.
Deadline for application is March 29,1999.

Wendy Turman, Registrar
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

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