Position at National Heritage Board, Singapore

Textile Conservator (Contract - 2 Years)
National Heritage Board, Singapore

The Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC) <URL:http://www.nhb.gov.sg/>
of the National Heritage Board is looking for a Textile Conservator
to work on an exciting major new museum project due to open in 2002.
The post will involve intensive practical work on a large variety of
textiles representing various cultures of Asia including Chinese,
Indian, Malaysia, Indonesia etc. All practical work will be based in
a new, purpose built, spacious laboratory at HCC in Singapore.

Applicants should preferably possess a recognised qualification in
textile conservation and a minimum of two years' practical studio
experience preferably in a museum environment. The postholder will
be the sole textile conservator working on this project. Assistance
will be available from other conservation staff. An assistant for
this project may be recruited at a later date.

It is essential that the postholder has experience with a wide range
of textile conservation techniques to deal with costume, flat
textiles and textile accessories. Knowledge and experience of
different mounting methods for museum display is also required.
She/He must be able to organise tasks with the minimum of
supervision and work within tight deadlines. The post will
concentrate on almost purely practical conservation work with the
objective of preparing all textile artefacts required for display
for the museum opening.

The post is a fixed two year contract, but periods up to two years
can be negotiated. It is hoped that the candidate will be able to
take up the post by the beginning of November 2000. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. An attractive package with benefits
such as housing allowance, air fare, relocation allowance and a
gratuity on completion of contract will be offered to the successful
candidate.

For more details, please contact

    Man-Yee Liu (Senior Conservator)
    +65 2672610
    Fax+ +65 2672614
    liu_man_yee [at] nhb__gov__sg

Please fax or send your detailed CVs and applications to:

    Heritage Conservation Centre
    32 Jurong Port Road
    Singapore 619104
    Attn: Ms Liu Man Yee
    liu_man_yee [at] nhb__gov__sg

Closing date for receipt of applications: 22nd August 2000.

Man-Yee Liu
Senior Conservator
Heritage Conservation Centre

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