Position at University of Durham

Assistant Conservator
University Library, Archives and Special Collections
University of Durham
UKP15,749 - UKP17,206 per annum

To share in the wide variety of work carried out by the conservation
unit,including conservation and repair of
paper,parchment,maps,architectural
drawings,seals,etc.,binding,preventive rehousing and photography.
The post will include work on a grant-funded project to repair and
conserve an important series of 15th to 17th century records,
involving paper and parchment repair.

The Assistant Conservator should be self-motivated,enthusiastic and
willing to work as part of a small team under the supervision of the
senior conservator.Staff are encouraged to take advantage of
opportunities for further training,and the postholder will be
expected to keep abreast of new techniques and developments.

The post is a fixed-term appointment for one year running up to 31
July 2003 in the first instance with the possibility of a one year
extension.It offers opportunities both for experienced conservators
and for newly qualified conservators wishing to extend their range
of skills (applications are welcomed from students who will qualify
this year). Informal enquiries about the post may be made to

    Ms. L.Branigan
    Senior Conservator
    +44 191 374 3201

Further details and an application form may be obtained from the

    Personnel Office
    University of Durham
    Old Shire Hall
    Durham DH1 3HP
    +44 191-374-7258
    Fax: +44 191-374-7253
    acad.recruit [at] durham__ac__uk

Closing date for completed applications is 24 May 2002.Please quote
reference S1771

Liz Branigan
Senior Conservator
Durham University Library
UK


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