*Conservator of Easel Paintings, Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of
Cambridge
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*Salary:*£35,550-£47,722
*Reference:*DB13983
*Closing date:*18 December 2017
The Hamilton Kerr Institute for the conservation of easel paintings is a
postgraduate teaching institution with an international reputation for
the high quality of its programmes of instruction for students and
interns. It also operates an active and wide-ranging research programme
and is a department of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
The Institute undertakes the conservation of easel paintings for the
Fitzwilliam Museum, and also for external public and private
collections. Its clients include the University of Cambridge, the
National Trust and the Royal Collection.
Reporting to the Director, the role holder will undertake
income-generating practical conservation treatments as well as the
examination of easel paintings and polychrome sculptures. He/she will
also undertake practical studio tuition and will supervise up to ten
students, interns and contract workers alongside conservator colleagues.
The role holder assists in the running of the Institute as required and
collaborates with staff and post-graduate students on research. The
role-holder also gives advice on treatment options to clients and
prepares estimates and proposals for future projects. The post is
full-time (37 hours per week) and permanent.
The successful applicant will hold a first degree together with a
recognised postgraduate qualification in conservation. You will have an
established record in painting conservation practice and research.
Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Experience of
teaching/supervising conservation students and interns is desirable but
initial guidance will be available from senior staff.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate
will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check)
check and a security check.
To apply online for this vacancy, please go to
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/?category=4and scroll down to vacancy
number DB13983. There you will find a link to the University's Web
Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you
have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Any questions about this vacancy or the application process, should be
addressed to Ms Sara Harrop, Department Administrator:
h...@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk <mailto:h...@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk>
Interviews will take place at the Hamilton Kerr Institute, Whittlesford
in mid-January.
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Sara Harrop (Administrator)
Hamilton Kerr Institute
Mill Lane
Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4XL
Tel +44 (0)832040
emailsl...@cam.ac.uk or...@fitzwilliam.cam.ac.uk
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