Position at National Museums of Scotland

Analytical Scientist, Inorganic Analysis
National Museums of Scotland
<URL:http://www.nms.ac.uk>

UKP19,993 - UKP25,992 per annum plus final salary or stakeholder
pension

We are seeking a physical scientist to be responsible for providing
NMS's inorganic materials research service to support curatorial and
conservation work and initiate new artefact and conservation science
studies. You will have good understanding and knowledge of material
issues and analytical methods, preferably with specialist knowledge
of X-ray fluorescence and electron microscopy applied to the study
of historical materials. You will have a degree (or equivalent) in a
relevant scientific discipline, plus a higher degree or recognised
diploma for research, or significant relevant experience. You will
have ability in, and ideally experience of, managing research
projects and supervising students and volunteers.

Closing date: 20 May 2005

For further information and an application pack, please telephone
+44 131 247 4094 (answerphone) or email applications<-a t->nms< . >ac< . >uk,
stating reference number NMS05/5. Interviews are likely to be held
in week beginning 13 June 2005.

An Equal Opportunities Employer

Helene Telford
Human Resources Manager
National Museums of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh EH1 1JF
+44 131 247 4223
Fax: +44 131 247 4314


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