Position at National Archives, Kew

Conservation Research Assistant
(Two year fixed term contract)
UKP18,581 to UKP21,374 per annum
Kew

Formed in April 2003, the National Archives is a leading source of
archive research material and one of the largest collections of its
type in the world.  The material spans over 1000 years of British
history, from the Domesday Book to recently released government
papers.

Our Conservation Research Section is developing an active research
programme with national and international partners to support the
aims of the National Archives as well as within the context of the
UK conservation research agenda for libraries and archives.

We need to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to
support aspects of our recently established research programme.  In
the first instance you will also support the materials database and
materials testing programme. The post reports direct to the Head of
Conservation Research and is offered on a two year contract.

The role calls for a formal qualification in conservation (ideally
book and paper), a working knowledge of the Internet and MS Office
products.  The ability to identify, interpret and evaluate related
literature and analytical results, communicate findings to a wide
professional community and work independently to agreed deadlines
will be essential.  Job reference number: 42346.

For further information on this role please visit
<URL:http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/jobs>

Many of our posts are available on a job share or part time basis.
To apply please call +44 20 7649 6003 for an application form
quoting the job reference number.  For mincom application please
call +44 20 7406 5790.  Your call may be recorded or monitored for
training and quality purposes.

Please note that the recruitment line for this position will close
on Wednesday 9th March 2005.

The closing date for applications is Friday 11th March 2005.

    Nancy Bell
    Head of Conservation Research
    nancy.bell<-a t->nationalarchives< . >gov< . >uk

Loretta Pamment


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