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Two Summer Sarnoff Museum Research Assistant Positions Available

The new Sarnoff Museum at TCNJ is looking for two research assistants to help catalog and photograph the entire collection before the museum opens to the public next year. David Sarnoff was the longtime leader of Radio Corporation of America (RCA). The museum highlights the history of electronic & communications innovation including early examples of TV, video cameras, radio, micro electronics, LCDs, and computers.

The time period for the position will be from June 6-July 29, 2011, as part of the Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE) Program. A $2,500+ stipend and on-campus housing will be provided. To apply, please submit a brief email describing interest and qualifications.

Desired skills (or training provided):

Familiarity with MS Excel and Adobe Photoshop
Photography
Art/object handling
Enthusiasm for technology and American history

Deadline:
Wednesday, April 13

For more information:
Please contact Sarah Cunningham at
Phone: x2633
Email: cunningh@tcnj.edu

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