EXHIBIT RESEARCHER Lewis and Clark Exhibit Missouri Historical Society MAY, 2001 This full-time, temporary staff member will assist in organization and conceptual development of a major, nationally traveling exhibit on Lewis and Clark, to open in 2004. This is a grant-funded position. Duties include: Research Perform historical research on a wide variety of topics, including use of sources such as Lewis and Clark journals, anthropological literature, and cultural history sources; perform research into specific aspects of Native American, military, scientific, medical, and fur trade material and intellectual culture; check citations; locate and document artifacts and graphic images Writing Prepare organized and comprehensively documented research reports; assist in preparation of grant proposals and planning documents; write publishable artifact labels and articles Exhibition planning Assist in conceptual development of an exhibition script; gather information on visual and artifactual resources; maintain and update a research database and files Correspondence Answer queries for information; make and maintain contact with museums, archives, and private collectors; carry on routine correspondence with consultants and advisors Interviews Consult with Native American individuals and groups on exhibition content (will require travel); interview specialists in fields of art, botany, zoology, military history, history of science, anthropology, etc., for needed information REQUIREMENTS: MA in anthropology or history, specializing in Native Americans or American Frontier; ability to perform fast, thorough, accurate, and annotated research; ability to summarize research in writing; ability to communicate clearly and represent the institution well both orally and in writing; computer skills (database, spreadsheet, and word processing); accuracy; experience communicating with Native American groups and scholars; knowledge of material culture; imagination, curiosity, and creativity; type-A work ethic. TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to Melvin Carr, Human Resources Director, Missouri Historical Society, P.O. Box 11940, St. Louis, MO 63112. EOE. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).