Position at National Museum of Iceland

Archaeological conservator
The National Museum of Iceland

The National Museum of Iceland is soliciting applicants in
archaeological conservation to join the Conservation Department for
a period of 6 months or longer from early 2012 or by agreement.

Responsibilities: Treatment of archaeological finds including iron,
copper alloy, ceramic, glass, leather, bone and wood.

Other activities: Active and passive conservation of museum
collection including cleaning, packing, recording, investigating,
stabilisation, and documentation of objects. Preparation of
exhibitions, monitoring, consulting for other museums.

Qualification

    The candidate should have a university degree in conservation
    (M.Sc or B.Sc) with specialization in archaeological objects or
    experience in that field.

    Experience required in conservation of archaeological material,
    both organic and mineral.

    The candidate should be fluent in English, both written and
    spoken language.

    Computer knowledge is necessary: Office Windows programs,
    Photoshop, as well as basic knowledge in digital photography.

    The candidate should demonstrate good abilities in working in a
    team as well as independence in his own work. The conservator
    will be part of the Research and Collections Division, but work
    closely with the leader of the Conservation Department.

Working Place: Conservation Department in Kopavogur, Iceland

Application Deadline: 1 December 2011.

Salary: Depending on education and experience, approximately
275.000-315.000 ISK/month (exchange rate in Iceland in Nov 2011: 159
ISK/EUR).

For further information on the museum, see

    <URL:http://www.thjodminjasafn.is>

Enquiries and application (c.v., copies of degree certificates,
letter of motivation, referees) should be sent to

    Anna Lisa Runarsdottir
    Head of Research and Collections
    National Museum of Iceland
    Sudurgata 43
    101 Reykjavik
    Iceland

or

    Anna.Lisa<-a t->thjodminjasafn< . >is,
    +354 5302200,
    Mobile: +354 8242031
    Fax: +354 5302201

Anna Lisa Runarsdottir
Head of Research and Collections
National Museum of Iceland,
Sudurgata 43
IS-101 Reykjavik,
Iceland


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