Position at Getty Conservation Institute

Paintings or objects conservator
Getty Conservation Institute

The Getty Conservation Institute is seeking a paintings or objects
conservator with experience in the conservation of modern and
contemporary art, an interest in scientific research and its
application to conservation practice, and a keen interest in
education to fill the position of Project Specialist.  The Project
Specialist will be primarily responsible for implementing a series
of courses, workshops and didactic resources associated with the
GCI's Research into Practice workshop series; these workshops seek
to enhance the connection between scientific advances and their
application in the field through the timely transfer of research
results and analytical processes from the laboratory to the
practicing professional.

The Project Specialist should have a graduate qualification in
conservation, with a specialty in paintings or objects, or the
equivalent practical conservation experience; a Master's degree in
conservation is preferred.  In addition, the Project Specialist must
have a minimum of 5-7 years of conservation work experience which
should include modern and contemporary art.  The candidate for this
position should be able to demonstrate a familiarity with current
conservation research, particularly pertaining to modern and
contemporary art, experience in teaching and/or the design of
training projects, as well as project management capability.  The
successful candidate will also have strong writing skills and the
ability to contribute to and write technical reports and papers.
He/she must also be adept at handling multiple activities at once
within a fast-paced and highly visible project.  The Project
Specialist must be available for frequent travel internationally,
including trips that may be several weeks in duration.  Fluency in
Spanish is strongly preferred.  International candidates welcome. An
excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience
will be provided.

For additional information and to apply online, please visit

    <URL:https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2581/gci-project-specialist/job>

If you have specific questions about the Project Specialist
position, please email gcistaffing<-at->getty<.>edu

Applications will be accepted until July 3, 2015

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