Position at Getty Conservation Institute

Associate Project Specialist
Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located at the Getty Center
in Los Angeles, California, works internationally to advance
conservation practice in the visual arts--broadly interpreted to
include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The Institute
serves the conservation community through scientific research,
education and training, model field projects, and the dissemination
of the results of both its own work and the work of others in the
field.

The GCI's Field Projects Department is seeking an Associate Project
Specialist to fill a two-year, limited-term position.

The Field Projects Department's objectives are:

    Advance conservation practice through the development and
    implementation of model projects which incorporate strong
    research, planning and educational objectives.

    In all projects, develop strong collaborative relationships so
    as to build local expertise, ensure sustainability, evaluate
    work in progress and broadly disseminate information resulting
    from projects.

    Disseminate our findings through professional publications and
    conferences; and contribute to the advancement of the field of
    conservation through the organization of seminars, symposia and
    workshops.

Overview: Working under the direction of project managers, assists
in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of
physical conservation projects on decorated architectural surfaces
on archaeological sites and/or historic and contemporary built
heritage. Includes documentation, assessment, analysis of
deterioration, identification of causes, and development of
conservation actions.  Also assists in design and implementation of
conservation and management policies.

Responsibilities:  Works on site to conserve wall paintings and
murals. Conducts bibliographic, lab, and field-related research;
contributes to the synthesis of information into conservation
actions and programs. Writes reports and publications. Assists with
workshops and conferences.

Qualifications: Graduate degree in conservation, with an emphasis on
wall paintings or decorated architectural surfaces, preferred. 2-5
years experience working in physical conservation of decorated
architectural surfaces on cultural heritage buildings or sites.
Excellent conservators' skills needed, including documentation, hand
skills, technical research, and report writing. Ability to perform
analysis of paints/plasters and interpret results. Good
interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; ability to work in
interdisciplinary teams. Working knowledge of GIS, Photoshop,
AutoCAD, and InDesign preferred. Foreign language preferred but not
essential. Must be available for international travel.

An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with
experience will be provided.

International candidates welcome.

EOE

To apply, please see:

    <URL:https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/1612/job>

Please upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single file
(either as a PDF or a Word document).

Deadline for applications is April 15, 2011.


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