Positions at Orientalist Museum, Qatar

Conservation Scientist
Applied Art Conservator
Orientalist Museum
Doha, Qatar

The Orientalist Museum contains of one of the most significant
collections of Orientalist art ever assembled in the world. The
Orientalist Museum collection consists of paintings, drawings,
prints, sculptures, books and examples of applied art by the most
popular artists of the 16th to 20th centuries. The variety of the
artworks gives the collection world heritage value and demonstrates
the appreciation of differences and similarities in European visions
of the Middle East.

Conservation Scientist

    The Orientalist Museum is recruiting a full time conservation
    scientist to work in close collaboration with conservators and
    curators at the Museum. The conservation scientist will
    undertake research and investigation of a wide range of
    materials in the collection.

    Requirement: S/he will have a relevant science background in
    materials science, organic chemistry, or polymer science
    combined with skill and experience in analysis of museum
    artifacts using analytical techniques and equipment such as XRF,
    FTIR, SEM, GC-MS and other appropriate techniques. Good
    organizational and research skills are essential.

    Qualifications: MSc in chemistry or materials science.

Applied Art Conservator

    The Orientalist Museum is seeking an experienced Applied Art
    Conservator to undertake practical work on three-dimensional
    objects in the Museum's collection. Work will include technical
    examination and conservation treatment of frames, wooden
    furniture, metal sculpture, and modern materials. The Applied
    Art Conservator will also provide technical advice on handling,
    transport, display and storage of three-dimensional objects.

    Qualifications: A master's degree from a recognized conservation
    program or equivalent, 4-5 years experience in object
    conservation, preferably with experience in the conservation of
    frame and wooden furniture.

    A competitive salary package will be provided.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To
apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to

    Hyejung Yum, PhD
    Conservator
    Orientalist Museum, Doha, Qatar
    hyum<-a t->qma< . >org< . >qa

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