Position at British Museum

Conservator of Chinese Paintings
Conservation and Scientific Research
British Museum

Full Time
Permanent
UKP21,670

The British Museum has an outstanding collection of Chinese
pictorial art, the conservation of which is conducted in the
Museum's Hirayama Studio, the leading facility dedicated to the
conservation of East Asian painting in Europe. Its work is rooted in
the traditional East Asian techniques and best practice, informed by
current methods and practices developed in paper and paintings
conservation.   The British Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and
motivated conservator of East Asian works, to train in the
conservation of Chinese paintings, scrolls, screens and other works
on paper and silk in the Hirayama Studio. You will demonstrate a
commitment to long-term training in this specialist area and to the
conservation, care, preservation and restoration of the Museum's
collections. You will also support the senior Conservator in
delivering the busy exhibition and loan work programme.     An
excellent communicator and team player you will have a recognised
professional qualification in paper conservation and an acute
understanding of the principles, concepts and techniques of East
Asian painting conservation. In addition, a good level of both
written and spoken English language skills is essential, and some
experience of working with Chinese pictorial art is desirable for
the post.

For further information or to apply for this role, please go to

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

Closing date: Tuesday 20 October 2011

Joanna Kosek

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