Position at LACMA

Assistant Conservator
Conservation Center
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Conservation Center at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is
seeking applications for two assistant conservators in
objects/paintings conservation to assist the Conservation Center
with the conservation and restoration of an 18th century period room
from a Damascus residence.  The positions are full time for 6 months
with the possibility of a 6 month extension.

The room is currently dismantled and measures approximately 15 x 20
feet. It has an inlaid marble floor; painted and carved wood walls,
doors and storage niches; a stone arch that serves to divide the
upper and lower sections of the room, which are separated by a
single high step; and an intricately inlaid stone wall fountain with
a carved and painted limestone hood.

Both positions are available immediately and will remain open until
filled.

Eligibility: Candidates will be considered who have graduated from a
recognized conservation training program, with the appropriate
specialization, or who have similar training or experience.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must submit the
following material:

    A curriculum vitae with the name and contact address of three
    professional references.

    A cover letter stating the candidate's interest and
    qualifications.

Applications should be sent to:

    Mark Gilberg
    Director, Conservation Center
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    mgilberg<-a t->lacma< . >org

Applications may be submitted as e-mail attachments to the above
address.

Mark Gilberg MS, PhD
Suzanne D. Booth and David D. Booth
Conservation Center Director
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-857-4750
Mobile: 602-757-1161

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