National Museum of Health and Medicine
                        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 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.  Initial
responsibilities will include outfitting a new conservation lab.
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 May 21, 1999.



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