Job: Curator, Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments (Harvard University: Cambridge, MA)
Forwarded to HISTNEUR-L from RETE. See also <http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/museum_scientific.html> . Russell Johnson --- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:53:56 +0000 From: Giles Hudson &;lt;giles.hudson@mhs.ox.ac.uk> Subject: Curator, Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University To: Rete <rete@mhs.ox.ac.uk> Curator, Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in launching a major new center for the study of the material culture of science; manage and develop the Collection of Historical and Scientific Instruments in support of the academic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Department of the History of Science. Work closely with the faculty of the Department of the History of Science to integrate the use of the collection in departmental teaching and research. Further develop and implement the strategic plan for the collection. Plan and organize new space for the collection. Oversee teaching and display space, and mounting exhibits in conjunction with the Department of the History of Science. Focused fundraising in conjunction with the Department. Required Education, Experience, and Skills: Ph.D. or equivalent. 8-10 years of curatorial or related experience, including the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of objects, and preparation of museum exhibits. Experience with technical instruments, and science museum experience desirable. Proven organizational and administrative skills. History of science background highly desirable. Submit application including: CV; description of experience and interests; writing samples (e.g., description of exhibits, catalogues, articles); list of 3 references including addresses, telephone numbers and email; letters from the referees should be sent directly to the department. Materials should be sent to: Professor Peter L. Galison, Chair, CHSI Search Committee, Science Center 235, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA. Deadline: February 15, 2000. --- End Forwarded Message ---