Research Fellow, The Natural History Museum, London.

Anthony R. Brach (brach@oeb.harvard.edu)
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 07:33:34 -0700

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Anthony

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> Research Fellow, The Natural History Museum, London.
>
> Russell Seymour (R.Seymour@NHM.AC.UK)
> Thu, 26 Jun 1997 12:26:00 +1200
>
> Dear Taxacom-ers
>
> I posted this advertisement to this list for a colleague earlier and
> inadvertantly left my signature on the bottom. Please do NOT reply to
> me
> personally as I do not know anymore. The address for applications and
> information is at the bottom of this message.
>
> Apologies for any confusion caused.
>
> RUSS
>
> "Post Available - Research Fellow, Department of Botany, The Natural
> History
> Museum, London.
>
> The Natural History Museum invites applications for a post funded by
> the
> Linnean Society of London to support the Linnaean Plant Name
> Typification
> Project. You will carry out research on Linnaean plant names, a major
> component of which will be collaboration with specialists worldwide in
> order
> to establish suitable type choices, as well as the review of
> literature for
> published typifications. You will also be responsible for the
> maintenance
> and development of the Project's databases.
>
> Applicants should have a degree in Botany or a related subject;
> research
> experience at higher degree level would be an advantage. A good
> knowledge of
> plant systematics and botanical nomenclature is highly desirable, as
> is a
> good knowledge of database structure and design, in particular
> Microsoft
> Access. Self-motivation, the ability to work in a small team, and
> close
> attention to detail is essential.
>
> The appointment is for a fixed term period of three years and the
> starting
> salary (in the range UKP 16,483-18,762 per annum) is dependent on
> qualifications and experience. The Museum offers a comprehensive
> benefits
> package, including non-contributory pension scheme and a generous
> holiday
> entitlement.
>
> Application is by Curriculum Vitae and covering letter. For further
> details,
> please send an A5 self addressed envelope to:
> Lisa Knight, Personnel Section, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell
> Road,
> London SW7 5BD. The closing date for receipt of applications is 18
> July 1997."
>
>