Position at ARC Nucleart

Archaeological conservator with a specialty in waterlogged organic
materials
Grenoble (France)

The Regional Conservation Workshop A.R.C Nucleart, located in
Grenoble, is seeking a conservator specialized in
conservation/restoration of archaeological organic materials.

The Post is a full-time position under one year contract which could
be renewed into a permanent position.

Applicants should have a recognised qualification in conservation :
Master's Degree in conservation from a recognised college or
university (Paris I, IFROA or equivalent).

The conservator will be responsible for all aspects of the
conservation of archaeological waterlogged organic materials such as
wood, leather, rope, basketry, etc...She/He will perform highly
skilled work including artefacts condition survey, data-base
documentation, digital imaging and processing of artefacts. She/He
must be able to have preliminary technical discussions with the
customers (curators and/or archaeologists). This post includes
supervision of interns and laboratory research projects. A
preliminary professional experience of a few years in the field is
desirable. Moreover specific experience in the conservation of
archaeological metal for the processing and restoration of composite
materials (wood/metal) would be appreciated, as well as experience
in making exhibition supports and moulding. A current PC software's
knowledge is necessary.

Applicants must have French speaking and writing abilities. English
is necessary, and Italian would be appreciated.

Application : submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae before
December 31, 1999 at the address indicated below. The applicant must
be available from the beginning of 2000. Salary commensurate with
experience. If you require further details, please contact

    Jacques Duchene
    Director
    A.R.C. Nucleart
    CEA/Grenoble
    17, rue des martyrs
    F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9
    France
    +33 4 76 88 40 50.

    Fax: +33-0-4-76-88-50-89
    jacques.duchene [at] cea__fr

For more information about ARC-Nucleart, visit
<URL:http://www.arc-nucleart.fr/>

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