Positions at the British Museum

The British Museum
The Department of Conservation

    Applications are invited for these full time posts within the
    Department of Conservation. These are exciting opportunities to
    join the team of conservators who care for archaeological,
    historical and ethnographical objects within the Museum*s
    collections.

    Senior Conservator (Band 5/6)
    Ceramics, Glass and Metals Section Ref 7/99
    Salary UKP14,150- UKP26,750 (inclusive)
    (according to qualifications and experience)

    You will specialise in the conservation of ceramics and glass
    artifacts. Duties will include: the condition assessment and
    conservation of valuable and fragile objects; provision of
    advice on conservation treatment and environmental conditions
    for artifacts; management of conservation projects. You  should
    be able to work with minimal supervision.

    Qualifications and Experience: Applicants  must have a
    recognised qualification in Conservation and post graduate
    experience in the conservation of glass and a wide range of
    ceramic types. A knowledge of metals conservation is also
    desirable.

    3 X Conservator Posts (Band6)
    Ceramics Glass and Metals Section Ref 8/99
    Salary UKP11,950 - UKP23,150 (inclusive)
    (according to qualification and experience)

    You will specialise primarily in the conservation of ceramics
    and glass but you will also work on metal artifacts.

    Qualifications and Experience: Applicants must have a recognised
    qualification in Conservation and have some practical experience
    of conserving ceramics and glass artifacts; a knowledge of
    metals conservation is also desirable. On occasions, you may be
    required to assist with work in the Stone, Wall paintings and
    Mosaics Section. Some knowledge in this aspect of conservation
    is desirable but not essential. Applications from recent
    graduates will also be considered.

    1 X Conservator Post (Band 6)
    Organic Artifacts Section Ref 9/99
    Salary UKP11,950 - UKP23,150 (inclusive)
    (According to qualification and experience)

    You will specialize in the conservation of artefacts from
    ethnographic, archaeological and historical sources, covering a
    wide range of organic materials, including wood, textiles, and
    leather.

    Qualifications and Experience: Applicants must have a recognised
    qualification in Conservation and have practical experience in
    the treatment of organic artefacts. Experience with polychromy
    or textiles is particularly desirable. You will be required to
    document conservation treatments and the  ability to work with
    modern synthetic adhesives and resin is essential

    For further information and an application form please write
    enclosing a large SAE and quoting the appropriate reference to;
    Personnel Services, The British Museum, Great Russell Street,
    London WC1B 3DG E-mail:  (please include a postal address).

    Closing date for applications in 26th March 1999. We regret that
    we are not able to notify unsuccessful candidates.

    The British Museum is an Equal Opportunities Employer

    Sandra Smith
    Head of Inorganics
    Conservation British Museum

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