paleonet Head of Palaeontology Conservation Unit, The Natural HistoryMuseum, London, UK

["N. MacLeod" <N.MacLeod@xxxxxxxxx>]

The Department of Palaeontology at The Natural History Museum (NHM)
is seeking an experienced conservator to manage its Palaeontological
Conservation Unit (PCU) and to support The NHM Collections Management
Theme. The PCU Head will supervise/train staff and will be directly
responsible for all departmental fossil preparation/conservation
work. In addition, the PCU Head will co-ordinate the reorganisation
of the Museum's specimen-conservation efforts and lead the
development of a cross-departmental conservation service. The
successful candidate is also expected to be involved in the following
key areas of collections activity: maintenance and protection,
access, advice, development, consultancy, collections conservation
research, and external income generation.

As well as having an active interest in and knowledge of
palaeontology, you will have a BSc Degree in Earth Sciences (or
equivalent). A good grounding and minimum of five years experience in
palaeontological conservation is also essential. It is important that
you have specialist conservation knowledge of at least one major
category of fossils. Direct experience with the creation replicas of
palaeontological specimens, and experience in the preparation of
specimens for research and exhibition is crucial. You should have a
demonstrated ability to manage creative people effectively, and to
manage income-generating projects. You will have good communication
skills and a sound commercial awareness. Finally, it is essential
that you be computer literate and that you have knowledge of Health &
Safety and COSSH regulations.

Benefits include a non-contributory pension scheme and a generous
holiday leave entitlement.

For further information and details of how to apply, please send a A5
self-addressed envelope (1st Class) to:

The Natural History Museum, c/o Kingsway Advertising
The Clove Building, 4 Maguire Street, Butlers Warf
London SE1 2NQ

or

Dr. Norman MacLeod
Keeper of Palaeontology
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD UK

...quoting the appropriate reference number.

£32,483 - £47,655 p.a. (depending on skills and experience)
Ref: NHM/HPC

The Natural History Museum is working towards Equal Opportunities.

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Dr. Norman MacLeod
Keeper of Palaeontology
The Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

(0)20-7942-5204 (Office)
(0)20-7942-5546 (Fax)

Web Page: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/palaeontology/a&ss/nm/nm.html

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