Position at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Textile Conservator
Islamic Arts Museum of Malaysia

The candidate will need to have an in-depth understanding of the
techniques involved in conservation ethics, aesthetics and
treatments. The textile conservator should have the ability to lead
the textile unit and take on extensive hands-on treatment projects
as required. It is essential to be a good communicator to explain
the work that is being done to staff and professionals alike and
carry out technical investigations. This position requires
supervising, assessing and continuous development of in-house
textile staff and training staff. The successful candidate will be
in constant collaboration with the Head of the Department.

The tasks of the post will be:

    To conduct hands-on projects and research for improvement of the
    current techniques according to the needs of the Museum, in
    collaboration with the Head of the Department

    To assess the current condition of textile objects (new
    acquisitions, galleries, storage) and to write condition
    reports

    To care for the textile collection's physical integrity in
    exhibition and storage, in collaboration with the Curatorial
    Affairs Department

    To lead, represent and develop the textile unit of the
    conservation laboratories according to international standards.
    This will include training to staff

Essential requirements:

    Educated to degree level, or show equivalent capacities of
    professional experience in Textile Conservation

    Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.

    Be able to lead a team

    IT skills for communication, presentation and writing purposes

    Good time management

Please submit with your application:

    A cover letter
    Curriculum Vitae
    A brief portfolio on selected projects you've been involved with

For applying:

    Ms Salwana Othman
    Human Resources
    salwana<-a t->iamm< . >org< . >my

For further information:

    Aristotelis Sakellariou
    Head of Conservation Department
    asakellariou<-a t->iamm< . >org< . >my

Or see

    <URL:http://www.iamm.org.my>

Aristotelis Georgios Sakellariou
Head of Conservation Department


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