Position at the Natural History Museum, London

Conservator-Preparator
Natural History Museum, London

The Palaeontology Conservation Unit (PCU), Natural History Museum,
London is currently searching for a Conservator/Preparator. The
successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking
conservation/preparation work across the Department and providing
specialist advice to other Museum departments. Required
qualifications/experience includes at least an undergraduate degree
in conservation or the natural sciences with related collections
experience, prior professional-level conservation experience in a
museum setting, and a experience of laboratory management. IT
literacy is also essential as is an understanding of health and
safety procedures associated with laboratory work. The Department is
looking for a motivated worker who is flexible and capable of
working effectively in team-based projects alongside other
collection management staff, and capable of providing
conservation/preparation support to Department research projects.
Some travel is expected and it is preferred the candidate have a
valid driver's license.

Salary will be within the range from UKP 20,000 to UKP25,000 per
annum depending on experience. For full job descriptions and to
apply online, please visit <URL:http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs> To learn
more about the Palaeontology Department, please see

    <URL:http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
        research-curation/departments/palaeontology/index.html>

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Closing date: 15 February 2008.

Chris Collins
Head of Conservation NHM
Natural History Museum
Cromwell road
London SW7 5BD


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