Conservator: Stone, Wall Paintings and Mosaics Conservation Full time Fixed Term: 12 months in duration GBP 25,872 per annum pro-rata Application Deadline: 14 April 2017
The British Museum is seeking a Conservator to care for the collection through a combination of interventive and preventive measures. The Department of Conservation works to preserve the Museum's collection for present and future generations, as well as providing a greater understanding of the materials, the meaning and the context of each object. The post-holder will primarily work with the care and conservation of objects in the area of Stone, Wall paintings and Mosaics. You will prepare objects for loan, exhibition and permanent display whilst also contributing to the care of the collection through dedicated projects on collections in store. The successful candidate will possess a recognised professional conservation qualification to degree level, or equivalent, and will have practical museum, library or archive sector experience. You will have demonstrable knowledge of contemporary principles and practice in preventive conservation and must be able to pass a colour vision test. We are interested in hearing from candidates with the ability to maintain attention to detail under pressure and deliver set objectives to immovable deadlines. As an excellent communicator, you will be confident in presenting work publicly and will thrive as part of a diverse team. To apply, please visit our website. ****** 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]/
