>               Museum Conservator
>
>               The National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed
> Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, DC, seeks an objects
> conservator  to care for its unique and diverse collections of
> archival materials, human skeletal and pathological specimens, and
> medical instruments and artifacts.   The ideal candidate for this
> position will have broad experience in all areas of museum
> conservation in a mid-sized museum.  In addition to assessment and
> treatment of museum collections, responsibilities will include
> exhibition and loan support, design and implementation of conservation
> policies, safety and disaster management, and preventive care of
> collections.  Our active exhibition program requires a conservator
> w/experience in exhibits conservation.   A master's degree in
> conservation required; some experience with natural history specimens
> preferable.  Three to five years of full-time museum employment
> desired.   Excellent salary and benefits.  Fax resume & cover letter
> to Personnel at 202-782-1476.  No applications considered without
> salary history, current requirement, & references.  Deadline for
> application is March 29,1999.
>
>


Wendy Turman, Registrar
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
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