Position at Art Institute of Chicago

Special Projects Conservator
The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago Conservation Laboratory seeks
applicants for a one year, full-time position in the Objects
Conservation Laboratory beginning in the fall of 2005. The
conservator will work under the supervision of the Senior
Conservator of Objects and responsibilities will include the
examination, technical analysis, treatment and documentation of a
wide range of three-dimensional works of art in the permanent
collection preparing them for exhibition, study, or loan.  The
conservator will participate in other conservation related
activities in the laboratory and museum. The Art Institute houses
major collections in the departments of African and Amerindian Art,
American Art, Ancient Art, Architecture, Asian Art, Contemporary
Art, and European Decorative Art and Sculpture.

Successful candidate will have an advanced conservation degree
specializing in object conservation with at least one year of
experience beyond graduation, strong communication and computer
skills.

The position pays an annual salary of $32,000 and includes an
excellent benefit package.

Send cover letter with resume and the names of at least three
professional references to:

    The Art Institute of Chicago
    Human Resources MC/789
    111 S. Michigan Ave
    Chicago IL 60603
    Fax: 312-857-0141
    <URL:http://www.artic.edu/aic/jobs/>

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.


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