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                       FOSSIL PREPARATOR
 
                DALLAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
 
The Dallas Museum of Natural History is seeking a skilled fossil
preparator.  Successful applicant will have experience in cleaning,
preserving, restoring and mounting fossil vertebrate specimens.  DMNH has
prepared and mounted several large vertebrate fossil skeletons in recent
years, and most of the successful applicant's duties will involve
preparation of a series of small dinosaur skeletons for exhibit.  Interest
or experience in preparation of invertebrate fossils would also be
valuable.  Degree in paleontology or zoology preferred but not required.
 
The position requires considerable general knowledge of paleontology,
anatomy, and techniques of fossil preparation, in addition to
well-developed artistic and organizational skills.  Considerable public
contact will be required, and the individual selected will play an
important role in ongoing public education programs.  The position is
funded for two years, with the potential for renewal.
 
Salary will be commensurate with experience, and is accompanied by a
generous benefits package.  The Dallas Museum of Natural History is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications
from women and minorities.
 
Please send curriculum vitae, photographs of previous work if available,
and a letter of interest with the names and addresses of two references to:
 
Fossil Preparator Search
c/o Curator of Earth Science
Division of Collections and Research
Dallas Museum of Natural History
Box 150349
Dallas, TX  75315-0349
 
Applications will be acepted through 1 October, 1994.  Projected starting
date on or before 1 December 1994.  For inquiries please contact the Earth
Science Department at (214) 421-3466 ext. 246.