> > JOB OPENING MUSEU DE ARTE DE SAO PAULO, BRAZIL > > HEAD CONSERVATOR COORDINATOR > > DEPARTMENT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > > JOB DESCRIPTION AND ASSIGNMENTS > > The Conservation and Restoration coordinator will be responsible for the > preservation, conservation, and restoration of artworks belonging to the > MASP collection. > > Main assignments: > > Conservation and care of the museum collection. > > Perform restoration treatments, keeping proper documentation. > > Evaluate artworks utilizing stereo-microscope, infrared reflectography, X-ray > fluorescence analyses, among other techniques. > > Write condition reports of the collection. > > Design and execute micro-climate vitrines for display of paintings and > sculptures. > > Travel as a courier accompanying works of art nationally and > internationally. > > Support the loan department regarding conservation topics. > > Evaluate and record the condition of paintings being considered for > acquisition. > > Develop conservation projects in partnership with other international > museums. > > Consult with and oversee the shipping companies regarding the proper > > packing requirements and safe shipping of artworks. > > Support temporary exhibitions: check incoming and outgoing artworks, write > > condition reports when necessary, work with the collection and exhibition > staff > > regarding safety of exhibiting works, lighting, temperature, and relative > humidity requirements. > > Oversee the preventative conservation of the collection, advising colleagues > on the care, storage and conservation of the collection. > > Provide assistance to the staff regarding the fragility of artworks when > handling the works for framing, mounting, attaching backing boards, etc. > > Periodically monitoring the condition of the collection. > > Colaborate with other museum staff and curators, offering orientation > regarding the condition, conservation and care of the collection. > > Carry out anoxic treatment of insect infested artworks. > > Monitor and control insect infestation and problems with mold, when neces > sary. > > BACKGROUND, KNOWLEDGE, AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED > > Postgraduate degree in arts conservation with specialization in paintings > conservation > from an internationally recognized institution. > > Five years minimum previous practical experience in painting conservation > , preferably in art museums; > > Experience in examination and treatment of paintings; > > Basic knowledge of imaging techniques for record keeping: digital > > photography including UV, infrared reflectography, X-ray, etc. > > Experience in both the treatment of old masters and modern paintings is > desirable. > > Digital photography for making condition reports. > > Basic knowledge of chemical and technical methods of analyses of art works > > Basic knowledge of biology of microorganisms found in museum collections. > > Fluency in writing, speaking, and reading Portuguese and English; knowledge > of other languages desirable. > > Availability for frequent domestic and international traveis. > > Professionalism, management and teamwork experience, proactivity > Write to [email protected] [email protected] > > ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
