Position at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Assistant/Associate Objects Conservator
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sherman Fairchild Center for Objects Conservation at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks a conservator for European
sculpture. The applicant should have experience in the structural
issues encountered with large-scale stone sculpture and also a
background in the conservation of Medieval stone sculpture.  In
addition, the candidate should have a degree from a graduate
conservation program or the equivalent with at least three years
experience after graduation and a general knowledge of the
conservation of sculpture in all media.

The applicant should have advanced knowledge of the European
tradition of stone working and surface treatment and an
understanding of the history and techniques of the restoration and
conservation of stone sculpture.  This should include an
understanding of the issues involved in cleaning sculpture and the
materials used for joining and compensation and their alteration
over time.  He or she should have a knowledge of the chemical and
physical characteristics of stones used in sculpture and their
reaction to stress, as well as experience in both mechanical and
adhesive joining techniques.  The applicant should be familiar with
the analytical and imaging methods used to examine stone.

A strong art history background with a concentration in Medieval,
Renaissance and later European sculpture is desired.  While a
background in the conservation of stone is a prerequisite for the
position, experience with other sculptural materials is strongly
preferred and the candidate may have opportunities to work with
sculpture in other media.  The candidate will work generally with
the European curatorial departments but will occasionally be called
on to contribute his or her expertise to the conservation, movement,
mounting and installation of large-scale sculpture in other
curatorial areas.

Title and salary depend upon the applicant's background and
experience.  The position is full-time with full museum benefits.
The applicant will participate in the entire range of departmental
activities.  Send letter of application and curriculum vitae to

    Human Resources Department
    Mailbox MW
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    1000 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10028
    United States

Inquiries may be directed to

    Lawrence Becker
    Conservator in Charge
    Sherman Fairchild Center for Objects Conservation
    212-396-5454
    lawrence.becker [at] metmuseum__org

Evelyn Bhatnagar
Administrative Coordinator
The Sherman Fairchild Center for Objects Conservation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028-0198
212-396-5351
Fax: 212-570-3854

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