Wellcome Foundation Archives Project is looking for an Archives Assistant 
for a 6-month contract (full-time). Salary circa £20,000p.a. dependent on 
qualifications, skills and experience

The Wellcome Trust is the largest charity in the UK. It funds innovative 
biomedical research, in the UK and internationally, with the aim of 
improving human and animal health.

The Wellcome Library, one of the world's greatest collections for the 
study of the history of medicine and associated disciplines, is currently 
seeking a cataloguer to join a small project team working on the records 
of the Wellcome Foundation, the pharmaceuticals company whose profits 
enabled Sir Henry Wellcome to endow the Trust.  The successful applicant 
will assist with the cataloguing of the Wellcome Foundation Archive 
collection to current professional standards, and the promotion of its use 
as a public research resource.  

This post requires a self-motivated and organised person who has a 
relevant undergraduate degree and an intention to train as a professional 
archivist.  Previous experience in an archive environment and an awareness 
of current professional standards and practice would be an advantage. You 
will be a team player with good communication skills, a flexible approach 
to work and a willingness to learn.

For more details and a job description visit:  www.wellcome.ac.uk 

If you think you can make a difference to our organization, please send a 
full CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this 
role to HR, Wellcome Trust, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE or by e-mail 
to [log in to unmask] 

To apply please send full CV and covering letter to HR, Wellcome Trust,
215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, UK or to [log in to unmask]

Application deadline:  14 November 2007

THE WELLCOME TRUST IS COMMITTED TO BEING AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 
THE WELLCOME TRUST IS A REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 210183