Position at Musee Ariana, Geneva

Ceramics and glass conservator (50%)
Musee Ariana, Geneva, Switzerland

The Musees d'art et d'histoire in Geneva are looking to appoint a
ceramics and glass conservator (permanent post, part time, 50%) for
their Musee Ariana.

Candidates should hold a recognized conservation degree (Haute Ecole
or equivalent) and be established in the profession with several
years experience in the conservation of historic ceramics and glass.

Language requirements are fluent French and good English and German.
The successful candidate will be required to take up residency
within the canton of Geneva or the surrounding area as defined by
the authorities of the city of Geneva.

The Musee Ariana hosts the prestigious collections of glass and
ceramics of the city of Geneva. It is the only museum in Switzerland
and one of the most important in Europe entirely dedicated to
historic glass and ceramics. With its more than 20'000 objects,
collections represent seven centuries of ceramics and glass
production. The museum also features modern and contemporary objects
and organizes an ambitious programme of temporary exhibitions. It is
located in a purpose-built 19th century building in the United
Nations area. The city of Geneva is constantly rated among those
with the highest quality of life in the world.

The salary grade of this post is 10-12 (SFr 68'222-99'576 p.a. pro
rata). A regrading procedure for all conservation staff is currently
under way.

Applications to be submitted in French please within three weeks of
the posting of this message.

For informal enquiries and to apply please contact:

    Kilian Anheuser
    Head of Conservation
    Musees d'art et d'histoire
    Rue Charles-Galland 2
    Case postale 3432
    1211 Geneve 3
    Suisse
    +41 22 418 2520,
    Fax: +41 22 418 2511
    kilian.anheuser [at] ville-ge__ch


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