JOB: Marine biology in Papua New Guinea

[Scott Miller]

[The Papua New Guinea National Museum has asked me to post the
following.  I am happy to note that this is part of the ongoing
expansion of their biodiversity programs.]


        Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery
        applications are invited for the position of

                CURATOR OF MARINE BIOLOGY

Candidates should be a zoologist with M.Sc or Ph.D and research
experience in a tropical country.  The preferred candidate should have
research interests in systematics and/or ecology of fishes as curation of
a major marine fish collection to be transferred from another agency will
form a part of the duties.  Duties also will involve an active programme
of research, direction of technical staff, and assistance with the
museum's role in public education.  Inquiries for further details should
be directed to: Dr. Frank Bonaccorso, Chief Curator of Natural History,
Phone: (675) 255 364 or Fax: 251 779.

Base salary equialent to Public Services K13,172 per annum.  Overseas
conditions are applicable and similar to National Public Service.

Applicants should include a full curriculum vitae and arrange for three
letters of recommendatio to be sent directly to The Director, Papua New
Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery, P.O. Box 5560, Boroko, Papua New
Guinea.