Position at National Gallery of Ireland

Paintings Conservator
National Gallery of Ireland
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Salary: Euro33,000-40,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

The Gallery is seeking to appoint a Paintings Conservator.

Applicants should have:

    *   A graduate qualification from a recognised conservation
        training program or equivalent training

    *   4 years experience in the field of Paintings Conservation

    *   English-language skills and a proven record of ability.

The successful candidate will be required to assist the Senior
Conservator in all aspects of the Department's work.

Responsibilities will include:

    *   Involvement in all conservation activities

    *   Carrying out conservation research in preparation of Gallery
        Catalogues

    *   Preparing pictures for loans / exhibitions

    *   Keeping reports on all treatments undertaken

    *   Advising colleagues on conservation requirements of the
        Collection

    *   Carrying out regular inspections on both storage and public
        areas of the Gallery

    *   Becoming familiar with Health and Safety Guidelines.

Method of Application:

Letters of Application and CV should be sent by post to:

    The Personnel Officer
    National Gallery of Ireland
    Merrion Square West
    Dublin 2
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Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 15th July 2005

The National Gallery of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

Elline von Monschaw
MA, Assistant Conservator, Easel Paintings
+353 1 66 33 523


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