Position at Sharjah Museums

Short term Object Conservation posts
Sharjah Museums
United Arab Emirates

8 weeks project work (2 positions)

During 2007 the new Sharjah Islamic museum of Culture and Arts will
open. Object conservators are required to prepare existing and new
collections for display.

The collection includes metalwork, arms and armour, ceramics and
glass, wood, leather, manuscripts and books, textiles and stone. You
will be working with a senior conservator and documentation team
based in the Archaeology and existing Islamic Museums. Items are in
process of being prepared for display including mounting, packing
and documentation. It is an exciting opportunity to work towards the
establishment of a new museum, with enthusiastic and motivated
staff.

Contracts start from February 2007. Salary depending on experience
is between 8,000-10,000 Dirhams per month. Return economy flight and
travel insurance covered and accommodation provided.

Please send a letter of application and CV to
sharjahmuseums [at] gmail__com or fax +971-6-5566003. For further
information contact Hazelle Page <sharjahmuseums [at] gmail__com>.


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