Position as Conservator in the research project Saving Oseberg, at the Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway. Temporary position until December 31st 2019.
Please notice the short closing date for applications - February 6th 2017. The Museum of Cultural History invites applications for a conservator position (temporary position) in the research project Saving Oseberg, Phase II. The museum houses the extensive and highly valued Oseberg collection which represents one of the most comprehensive collections of Viking Age wooden objects in the world. Many of these wooden artefacts are severely threatened by a slow but on-going deterioration process caused by a conservation treatment (alum treatment) applied over one hundred years ago. In order to develop a preservation strategy for these highly complex and degraded artefacts, the museum launched the research project Saving Oseberg phase I which ended December 31st 2016. In this following second phase of Saving Oseberg, From Lab to Pilot 2017-2019 the activities is organized in two research groups. The first group will apply and compare different impregnation methods, addressing the three main problems: high acidity, presence of harmful metal ions and consolidation of the fragile wood. This work will include the development of a testing protocol, chemical analyses before- and after-treatment and studies of behavior of the impregnation agents in the highly degraded archaeological wood. The second group will work with chemical variation and improvement of the materials for consolidation, neutralization and inactivation of metal ions. Attempts will be continued to develop a multifunctional, bio-inspired material which is chemically functionalized in a way that all three tasks can be fulfilled by one material. The two groups will work in close cooperation with each other as well as in a national and international network of research institutions. The responsibilities of this position are in particular connected to group 1, testing and evaluation of materials and methods. The work includes object survey of alum-treated wood including organizing survey data. It also includes sample preparation and various forms of measurements such as calculating wood density, maximum moisture content, etc. Furthermore, it involves reconservation of samples of alum-treated wood from Oseberg. It is expected that the candidate will participate in public engagement activities, conferences and contribute to the general organization of project meetings and seminars. Full job description, requirements and how to apply can be found at: http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1759479/71569?iso=no Sincerely Torunn Klokkernes, Head of Department for Collection Management, Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway http://www.khm.uio.no ****** 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]/
