Curatorial Assistant, State Museum of Pennsylvania

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This announcement is posted for Robert Sullivan.

Norm MacLeod

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CURATORIAL ASSISTANT

        The Section of Paleontology and Geology at The State Museum of
Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, anticipates an opening (mid to late summer
1997) for a permanent, part-time (37 hrs/2 weeks) position (Custodial
Guide 2). This position currently pays $10.85/hr and carries limited
benefits (i.e., sick, annual and personal leave only). Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. in Geology or Biology required. M.S. degree preferred. The
successful candidate should have a working knowledge of vertebrate,
invertebrate and plant fossils.
        Duties involve: assisting the Senior Curator of the section in
the curation, organization, and storage of the paleontological and
geological collections, including basic specimen preparation (including
cast and mold making, operating air abrasive and air dent units) moving
specimens for storage and exhibition; assembling data on and cataloging
specimens; inventorying specimens. Use of computers is mandatory.
Knowledge of Paradox, WordPerfect and Papyrus software desirable. He/she
will execute purchasing and maintain purchasing records for the section.
The curatorial assistant will oversee the daily maintenance of Dino Lab
(an interactive exhibit). Other duties including assisting the Senior
Curator in developing exhibits and public (educational) programs;
assisting in field work and research activities as well as other related
duties as assigned.
        Interested individuals should contact Dr. Robert M. Sullivan, by
e-mail, phone or at the address below.




Dr. Robert M. Sullivan
Section of Paleontology and Geology
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Third and North Streets
P.O. Box 1026
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1026

Phone: (717) 783-9897;  FAX: (717) 783-4558