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Norm MacLeod


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Conservator - Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast

Applications are invited from suitably qualified professionals for the post
of Conservator (Natural Sciences) Grade F/E in the Department of
Conservation, Ulster Museum Botanic gardens.

This is a newly created post reporting to the Keeper of Conservation. The
postholder will have responsibility for formulating and implementing
preventive conservation strategies for Ulster Museum's extensive natural
science collections (Botany, Geology, and Zoology). The postholder will
also be expected to develop natural sciences conservation as a specialism
with the Museum and undertake remedial conservation of specimens where and
when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant will have a degree in one of the three natural
science disciplines (Botany, Geology, or Zoology). Museum
(collections-based) and/or conservation related experience is desirable.

Exceptionally, candidates without the above qualifications, but with
considerable relevant experience, may also be considered.

Salary

The post is graded on the Conservator grade F/E salary scale; currently
Ł10,977-Ł23,697, performance related. Appointment to the scale is dependent
on qualifications and/or experience.

Application forms and job description can only be obtained by telephone or
in writing from the Personnel Office (Recruitment), Ulster Museum, Botanic
Gardens, Belfast BT9 5AB; 01232 383-000 ext. 3107 or 3108 (phone).
Completed application forms should be received by 4:00 PM on Friday, 26
July 1996. Late applications will not be accepted. It is intended that
interviews will be held around mid-September 1996.

Ulster Museum is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and
selection will be made on the basis of merit. Applications are welcome from
all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of their religion, gender,
political persuasion, age, or disability. As Roman Catholics are
underrepresented within the Museum, application from this section of the
professional community are particularly welcome.



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Norman MacLeod
Micropalaeontological Research
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: 0171-938-9006
Dept. FAX:  0171-938-9277
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