Position at National Museums of Scotland

Assistant Conservator of Furniture - 6 Month Contract
National Museums of Scotland
<URL:http://www.nms.ac.uk>

This post, which is a casual contract within the Engineering and
Furniture Section of the Department of Conservation and Analytical
Research, is based at the Granton Centre, Edinburgh.  The contract
is for six months, based on an annual salary of between UKP12,823
and UKP15,607 depending on qualifications and experience

We are seeking a qualified and experienced conservator to assist our
full-time furniture conservator to work on wooden artefacts in the
collections of the National Museums of Scotland.  You should have a
degree or academic qualification followed by a recognised
qualification in conservation demonstrating a particular knowledge
of furniture; or excellent craft skills and at least two years
relevant conservation experience.  Your excellent practical skills
must be combined with self motivation, organisation and ability to
work effectively and efficiently without supervision.  You must hold
a current driving licence and be prepared to drive museum transport
when moving objects in the collection.

Application forms, to be completed and returned by Friday 10th May
2002, may be obtained from

    Mrs Nicola Galloway
    Department of Conservation and Analytical Research
    National Museums of Scotland
    Chambers Street
    Edinburgh EH1 1JF

Further information may be obtained by calling +44 131 247 4290. An
Equal Opportunities Employer

Nicola Galloway
C&AR Administrator
National Museums of Scotland

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