Position at Fotorestauratie Atelier C. C. von Waldthausen

Photograph Conservator
Fotorestauratie Atelier C. C. von Waldthausen

The Fotorestauratie Atelier (FRA)
<URL:http://www.fotoconservering.nl> seeks a full-time Photograph
Conservator for a one-year, term appointment. This term may be
extended.

The Atelier is a Conservation Laboratory in Amsterdam, The
Netherlands, that provides conservation services in digitization,
preservation, treatment and consultancy surrounding photograph
collections. The FRA works for museums, archives and libraries
throughout the Netherlands and is also active in research and
teaching.

The photograph Conservator will perform treatment on 19th, 20th and
Contemporary photographs and assist with research, training and
other activities taking place in the Atelier or elsewhere in The
Netherlands.

Applicants must have a Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) from a
recognized graduate conservation training program specializing in
photograph conservation. Post-training experience and the
willingness to learn Dutch is highly desirable.

The Conservator must be able to develop and implement treatments
independently, as well as work as part of a team including
photographers, freelance conservators and interns. Excellent
interpersonal skills are required, as well as motivation and
enthusiasm. Experience with digital photography, Microsoft Word,
Excel, Filemaker Pro and Adobe Photoshop is highly valued. All work
shall be performed in accordance with the Guidelines for Practice of
the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic
Works (AIC) and the Code of Ethics from the AIC and The European
Confederation of Conservators' Organisations (E.C.C.O.)

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please submit a resume/cover letter to: c.waldthausen<-a t->planet< . >nl

And send to:

    Clara von Waldthausen
    Fotorestauratie Atelier C. C. von Waldthausen
    Van Diemenstraat 410
    Suite B 007
    1013  CR  Amsterdam
    The Netherlands
    +31 20 528 79 74


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