Positions at NIKU

Due to new projects, NIKU (Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage
Research), announce positions for Conservators/Researchers

These positions are connected to the conservation section of the
department of objects and buildings, who carry out on basis of
applied research conservation of a whole range of different types of
cultural monuments and objects. The main task of the conservation
section involves the particular conservation of painted and
decorated surfaces on wood, canvas, paper, stone and walls, both on
interiors, exteriors and on various art objects.

Riksantikvaren ( Directorate for Cultural Heritage ) is our
principle employer. Positions are based at NIKU head office,
Dronningensgt. 13 in Oslo.The conservation section needs to expand
both its capacity and expertise, therefore they seek
conservators/researchers in the field of painting, monumental art,
paper and cultural historic objects.

The applicant must posses :

    *   a recognised training qualification or relevant experience

    *   the ability to co-operate and work independently and
        efficiently

    *   a knowledge of the Norwegian language or a willingness to
        learn


We offer :

    *   salary as a conservator/researcher between pay scale 29-45
        (217,000-285,800 Nok--around L20,000-L26,000, at current
        exchange rates) depending on knowledge and experience

    *   personal research possibilities depending on qualifications

    *   the possibility to apply for research tasks through our
        strategic institute programme

    *   work on-site and studio based work

    *   membership for the Norwegian state pension fund and national
        insurance

    *   a friendly and exciting working environment

Further information about the positions are available from Mille
Stein, Head of Conservation +47 22 94 03 00. Written applications
with certificates and referees should be sent by 10. August 1997 to

    NINA.NIKU
    Personalkontoret
    Tungasletta 2, 7005 Trondheim

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