Position at Museum of Islamic Art, Doha

Paper Conservator
Museum of Islamic Art--Doha

The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha--Qatar, opened to great acclaim in
December 2008 it houses one of the world's most distinguished and
important collections of Islamic art ranging from Spain to Central
Asia and India, dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries, and
encompassing arts of all kinds. Particularly important are the
collections of early Qurans and other manuscripts, inlaid metalwork,
carpets and textiles.

The Museum is now seeking a full-time paper conservator to work as
part of the Museum's Collection Division.   Conservators report
directly to the Manager of Conservation and will be part of a small,
highly motivated team dedicated to preserving and promoting the
Museum's collections. The work will include assessing, conserving
and caring for the collections both on display and in store. You
will be part of an interdisciplinary team of conservators and will
be expected to help in other areas of the department.

The Collections Division, includes the Exhibitions and Loans,
Registrar, Conservation and Curatorial Departments, and is
responsible for the display and safe-keeping of the collections and
their documentation.   The Collections Division is managed by the
Deputy Director Collections, who reports directly to the Director of
the Museum.

The post is full-time, based in Doha, and attracts a competitive
salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities include:

    Interventive and preventive Conservation of the Museum's
    manuscripts and works on paper collections

    Surveying the collection

    Liaising with museum curators and other colleagues

    Assisting with day to day running of the laboratory

    Assisting with setting up exhibitions

    Packing objects for transport and accompanying objects in
    transit to other locations if required

    Organizing the logistics of long term projects and collaborating
    with other conservators.

    Any other activity as described by the Conservation Manager.

Requirements:

    A recognized degree in conservation and a minimum of 2 years
    work experience of Middle Eastern/Islamic works on paper and
    parchment.

    Experience in mount cutting, enclosure making and re-storage
    essential.

    A good knowledge of monitoring and controlling the environment
    in which collections are stored or displayed.

    Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of File
    maker Pro or similar databases.

    Familiarity with condition surveys with the ability to undertake
    same

    Ability to work within a team, be flexible and also self
    motivated.

    Fluent in English, knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage

    Excellent communication skills and written skills

Applications by 17 December 2010 to miaadmin<-at->qma<.>com<.>qa should
include a covering letter, a full CV and the names of two referees.

Aisha Al Khater
Deputy Director
Museum of Islamic


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