PALAEONTOLOGY CURATION POSITIONS

[Rob Huxley]

PALAEONTOLOGY CURATOR

Applications are invited for the post of Palaeontology Curator at The
Natural History Museum.  This position is within the Fossil Invertebrate and
Plants Division of the Palaeontology Department.  In addition you will
answer queries and interact with research and conservation colleagues.

You should have A-level geology or biology and computer literacy is
essential.  A degree in geology or biology and training/experience in
curation are desirable.

The appointment is permanent.  Starting salary will be from =A316,483 per
annum.  Other benefits include a non-contributory pension scheme, season
ticket loan and 22 days annual leave.

Application is by CV and covering letter together with the names and
addresses of 2 referees.  For further details please write enclosing an A5
SAE to Pauline Thomas, Personnel Section, The Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 18 July 1997.

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HEAD OF PALAEONTOLOGY CURATION

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Palaeontology Curation at
The Natural History Museum.  This position is to manage curation within the
Palaeontology Department, and to help develop curatorial activities
Museum-wide.  In addition you will undertake personal curation and research.=
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Managerial experience and computer literacy are essential as is a degree in
geology or biology.  A postgraduate degree and/or several years curatorial
experience in palaeontology is desirable.

The appointment is permanent.  Starting salary will be from =A327,815 per
annum.  Other benefits include a non-contributory pension scheme, season
ticket loan and 25 days annual leave.

Application is by CV and covering letters with the names and addresses of
two referees.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 22 August 1997.