Position at La Boisselle Study Group

Archaeological Finds Conservator
Work Placement
Somme, France

A placement is available 24 November 9 December 2013 on a
professionally run excavation of a First World War battlefield in
the Somme region of France for a qualified archaeological
conservator looking for experience with a high volume and variety of
finds.

The conservator will be responsible for on site finds conservation,
including 'first aid' treatment, cleaning and packing, as well as
training and supervising volunteers in these procedures, and
providing recommendations for further treatment and longer term
storage.

Members of the excavation team are not paid but receive food and
accommodation.  The excavation is run by the La Boisselle Study
Group

    <URL:http://www.laboisselleproject.com>

Applicants should contact Simon Jones for more details of the nature
of the excavation and send a CV and covering letter email:

    Simon Jones
    +44 7749 640056.
    simon.jones87<-at->gmail<.>com

Deadline for enquiries Monday 21 October 2013.


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