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paleonet Curator of fossil non-cephalopod Mollusca



The following is currently being advertised at
http://www.jobsgopublic.com where application forms may be obtained.
Use "curator" as the search term.  The post is "permanent" (in so far as
anything is nowadays), and replaces a reluctantly-retired John Cooper,
former Collections Manager, in our curation complement. Dr Sarah Long (
mailto:sll@nhm.ac.uk ) has replaced John as Collections Manager.

"Non-Cephalopod Mollusc Curator
Employer: Natural History Museum
Salary: £19,302-£23,000 (depending on experience)
Reference: JGP CIBT
Location: South Kensington
Hours: 41 Hous Per Week
Closing Date: 1 October 2002

The Department of Palaeontology is seeking an entry-level curator to
help manage its non-cephalopod mollusc collections as part of the
Invertebrates B-team and to support The Natural History Museum’s
Collections Management Theme.

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with strong
leadership skills who works well in a team.

A degree (or equivalent) in Earth Sciences or Biological Sciences is
required and post-graduate qualification in Earth Sciences, Marine
Biology or Museum Studies is desirable. Collections-based experience,
computer literacy, and good written and verbal communication skills are
also considered essential.

The Natural History Museum is working torwards Equal Opportunities."

--
Paul Jeffery,  Curator of non-cephalopod fossil Mollusca,
PA209,  Department of Palaeontology,   The Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road,  London,  SW7 5BD,  U.K.

Telephone: +44 (0)207 942 5089   fax: +44 (0)207 942 5546
mailto:paj@nhm.ac.uk

Gastropod Classification:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/palaeontology/i&p/gastroclass/gastroclass.htm

<!> The Dept of Palaeontology is preparing for a phased temporary
closure from
<!> September 2002 until at least 2004 while a major refurbishment
project is
<!> undertaken.  The non-cephalopod mollusc collections and services are
expected
<!> to be unavailable from September 2003 until April 2004, although
services will
<!> be affected throughout the project.  See:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/palaeontology