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An interdisciplinary Junior Research Fellowship is available at the Natural
History Museum for a qualified applicant in the field of Palaeontology,
Mineralogy and Geology.  This is a grant-supported position that will
entail investigations into the distinctive proximal marine communities
surrounding fossil hydrothermal sea-floor vents in order to better
understand the chemical and biotic characteristics of this habitat.  The
successful applicant will also be expected to help prepare additional grant
proposals on this topic.  Funding is currently available for 18 months with
money provided for field work.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a
palaeontologically-related field.  Requests for information regarding this
position should be directed to either Dr. Richard Herrington (Dept. of
Mineralogy) or Dr. Noel Morris (Dept. of Palaeontology) at The Natural
History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD or (via e-mail) to Dr. Norman
MacLeod (Dept. of Palaeontology) at N.MacLeod@nhm.ac.uk.

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Norman MacLeod
Senior Research Fellow
N.MacLeod@nhm.ac.uk (Internet)
N.MacLeod@uk.ac.nhm (Janet)

Address: Dept. of Palaeontology, The Natural History Museum,
                     Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

Office Phone: 071-938-9006
Dept. FAX:  071-938-9277
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