JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Oriental Institute, The University of Chicago Position: Assistant Conservator
The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Conservator of archaeological objects to work in a small laboratory under the supervision of the Head of the Conservation Laboratory. This is a 12-month position with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago is an internationally recognized research center for studying the archaeological and textual record of the ancient Near East. The Museum is an important unit within the Institute and houses over 300,000 objects from across the Near East. The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Conservator will support the role of conservation in the Museum’s Gallery Enhancement project, a three-year plan that involves the retrofitting of the Museum’s display cases. The Assistant Conservator will be involved in the treatment and maintenance of the extensive collection of ancient Near Eastern artifacts that will include integrated pest management as well as monitoring of environmental conditions. Responsibilities will also include the testing of display and exhibit case materials as well as material identification of objects within the collection. Experience with handheld x-ray fluorescence and SEM is a plus. The successful candidate must have excellent communication, documentation and practical skills. Applicants should have a graduate degree in objects conservation from a recognized training program or the equivalent. Three years post-graduate experience in a museum setting is preferred. The review of applications will begin in January 2017. The salary is commensurate with experience; the position is benefits eligible. Please apply online at: https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp and search postings for Keyword: Conservator; Requisition: #101781. Please include a cover letter and a resume with contact information for three professional references. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
