Position at British Museum

Metals Conservator
The British Museum

UKP21,245 pa

Fixed-term for 6 months, with a possible extension for a further 6
months

The British Museum is currently looking to recruit a metals
conservator to work in the Department of Conservation and Scientific
Research.

As a member of the metals conservation team, you will assist with
the conservation of the Museum's extensive collections of
archaeological and historical metals and contribute generally to the
care of collections programme. In close collaboration with staff of
the various curatorial departments, you will carry out all aspects
of the practical conservation of metals for display, loan, storage
and research purposes.

You will possess a recognised professional qualification, which
includes the conservation of archaeological and/or historical
metals, and will have demonstrable practical conservation skills
gained in previous employment or on training placements. Experience
in the conservation of archaeological and historic objects from a
range of different periods and cultures would be an advantage.
On-site archaeological conservation experience and conservation
knowledge of other materials, for example ceramics and glass, will
also be an advantage.

For a full application pack, please visit

    <URL:http://www.britishmuseum.org/jobs>

Closing date: 12 noon, 19 June 2009

Juliet Godman
Human Resources
The British Museum
+44 20 7323 8766


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