Position at Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies

Conservator of Manuscripts
Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies
Reykjavik

The Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies at the University
of Iceland invites applications from suitably qualified candidates
for the position of Manuscript conservator at the Institute.  This
is a full-time position.  The Arnamagnaean Manuscript Collection,
now divided between Reykjavik and Copenhagen, takes its name from
the Icelandic scholar Arni Magnusson (1663-1730); it comprises the
single most important collection of Old Norse-Icelandic manuscripts
extant, and was inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
in 2009 following a joint submission by Iceland and Denmark.

The manuscript division of the Arni Magnusson Institute for
Icelandic Studies undertakes manuscript research and the preparation
of scholarly editions; it is also responsible for the conservation,
imaging and cataloguing of manuscripts.  The particular
responsibilities of the conservator involve the conservation and
repair of all the Institute's manuscripts, both vellum and paper.
The conservator also ensures that the storage and exhibition of
manuscripts are to the highest standards.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a degree or equivalent
Conservation Studies qualification from a recognised university or
other specialist academic institution.  They should be qualified and
experienced in the conservation of vellum manuscripts.  In the
discharge of their duties and responsibilities they should be
capable of innovation, independence and constructive collaboration
with colleagues.  The successful applicant need not have Icelandic
as his or her native language.  However, the appointee is expected
within a reasonable time to learn enough Icelandic to be able to
participate actively in all functions the position may involve.
Fluency in both written and spoken English is a prerequisite.

The successful candidate's salary will be set in accordance with
current agreements between the Civil Servants Association, or the
Association of University Teachers, and the Minister of Finance.

The successful applicant will be appointed from 1 June 2015, for
three years in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal.

Applications: The closing date for applications is 15 March 2014.
These should be addressed to Stofnun Arna Magnussonar i islenskum
fraeoum, Arnagaroi vio Sourgotu, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland;
electronic applications to kari<-at->hi<.>is.  Applications should be
accompanied by all relevant degree certificates (originals or
certified copies) and by relevant academic transcripts.  Applicants
should include the names of two individuals who can supply
references in support of their application. All applications will be
acknowledged, and all applicants will be informed when a decision
has been taken in respect of the appointment. Further information on
the advertised position may be obtained from

    Dr. Margret Eggertsdottir
    Director of the Manuscript Division
    +354 5254014
    megg<-at->hi<.>is

Margret Eggertsdottir
Research Professor
Head of Department of Manuscripts
The Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies
University of Iceland
Arnagaroi vio Suourgotu
IS-101 Reykjavik
Iceland
+354 525 4014


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