BOTANY CURATION POSTS

[Rob Huxley]

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON

CURATORS
Department of Botany

Salary range 12,671-16,895 pounds with potential to rise to 27,321 pounds

The Natural History Museum, London invites applications for two posts of
Curator to join the team managing the collections of the  Department of
Botany.

The posts will have main responsibilities for managing either the lichen or
diatom collections but will have curatorial duties throughout the herbaria.

The work will include the preparation of loans, answering enquiries,
assisting visitors to the lichen or diatom  collections.   20%  of work
will relate to capturing  specimen information  on computer database.

Applicants should  have  a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
experience. A diploma or post graduate qualification in museum studies
would be desirable as would a  knowledge of and interest in either lichens
or diatoms. Basic computer literacy is essential.

The appointment is initially for a fixed period of 3 years and the starting
salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. We offer a
comprehensive benefits package, including a non-contributory pension
scheme, a generous holiday leave entitlement and an interest-free season
ticket loan for travel to work.

For further information and an application form please send an A5 stamped
addressed envelope to:
Vicky Watts, Personnel Section, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road,
London SW7 5BD, UK
or E-mail to: v.watts at nhm.ac.uk

Please specify which of the two posts  you are interested in (Lichen or
Diatom).

The closing date for applications is 23rd January 1998

Dr Rob Huxley
Head of Curation Division
Department of Botany,
The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK
Phone (44) 171-938-8823
Fax   (44) 171-938-9260
E-mail: r.huxley at nhm.ac.uk
Museum Home Page URL: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/