Position at National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside

Conservation Scientist
The Conservation Centre, Liverpool
1 year fixed term contract
UKP16,500 to UKP22,460

National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside (NMGM)
<URL:http://www.nmgm.org.uk> is responsible for the management of 8
institutions containing outstanding collections of national
importance in the areas of art, history and science.  The
Conservation Scientist is based in the heart of Liverpool, at the
Conservation Centre which was "European Museum of the Year" in 1998.

In support of the HLF funded NMGM 2001 project, we are seeking a
scientist to provide scientific advice to conservators, and to
maintain the analytical equipment and laboratory, for a one year
period.  The successful candidate will respond to analysis requests
from conservators and curators, to study objects from NMGM's
collections, and to research new conservation materials and
techniques.  Duties will also include the testing of materials to be
used in new gallery displays.

A degree in a relevant scientific study is essential, and
post-graduate experience in analytical research relating to museum
collections or conservation is preferred.

For further details and an application form, please send a postcard with
your name and address to

    NMGM, Human Resources Department
    PO Box 33
    127 Dale Street
    Liverpool, L69 3LA

Alternatively, you may request details via e-mail from
humanresources [at] nmgm__org.  Please state clearly, the post for which
you are applying.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 27th July
2001.

NMGM is working towards equality of opportunity in all that we do.

Siobhan Watts
Conservation Scientist
Conservation Centre
National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside
Whitechapel
Liverpool L1 6HZ
+44 151 478 4866
Fax: +44 151 478 4990


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