Position at American Research Centre in Egypt (ARCE)

Project Conservator Supervisor
Khonsu Temple
American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE), Luxor

ARCE

    <URL:http://www.arce.org>

is seeking a Project Conservator Supervisor to join the conservation
team based in Luxor, Egypt.  The position involves leading an
advanced training program for Egyptian conservators and
collaborative work with Egyptian conservation supervisor associates
on the conservation of side chapels in Khonsu Temple, located in the
southwest corner of the Karnak Temple Complex.  Karnak is part of
the World Heritage Site of ancient Thebes.  It is one of the highest
profile historic monumental landscapes in the world, having immense
international significance and attracting millions of visitors
annually.  Khonsu Temple is an integral part of this extraordinary
heritage.  It was constructed during the reigns of Ramesses III and
Ramesses IV (circa 1184-1145 BC). For the next thousand years the
temple remained an important place of worship and was further
embellished by later pharaohs and high priests.

Since 2007, ARCE has conducted successful field schools based at
Khonsu Temple.  ARCE trained Ministry of Antiquities conservation
staff in general condition assessment, cleaning and conservation as
part of the ongoing program to train Egyptian conservators in
documentation and treatment of painted walls.  ARCE also has a
conservation laboratory adjacent to the temple.  Some of the most
well preserved and vividly painted relief carvings anywhere at
Karnak are hidden within Khonsu Temple under centuries of soot and
grime.

The Project Conservator Supervisor position is full-time and he/she
will report to ARCE's Associate Director.

The Project Conservator Supervisor will have a wide range of duties
which include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Oversight and hands-on cleaning and conservation of the painted
    reliefs in the side chapels

    Assist the Associate Director and Conservation Manager in the
    training and supervisory aspects of the ongoing conservation
    work, including but not limited to classroom instruction and
    translation, practical conservation and training, and other
    projects as needed

    Cooperate with conservators working in the temple

    Develop a conservation work plan and schedule based on previous
    testing and conservation work in the side chapels

    Supervise a team of Egyptian conservators with a range of
    practical ability

    Coordinate with the Associate Director and the Conservation
    Manager in documenting, photographing, mapping and cataloging
    the conservation work

    Coordinate with the Associate Director and the Conservation
    Manager for ordering, inventorying and storage of the materials
    associated with the project

    Utilize the ARCE Conservation Laboratory and coordinate with the
    Laboratory Manager

    Generate condition, progress and final reports

    Conduct or assist in research

    Implement or assist with associated project activities

    Perform other duties as assigned

Necessary Qualifications:

    A Master's Degree from a recognized conservation training
    program, or an equivalent combination of education and
    experience

    Experience in stone, plaster and wall painting conservation

    Previous conservation experience working in the field

    Previous experience supervising a team of conservators

    Previous experience working in Egypt

    Advanced examination, treatment, research, writing,
    documentation, and computer skills

    Knowledge of basic health and safety measures

    Good communication skills

    Ability to work well with others

    Ability to discuss and coordinate decisions with the ARCE
    conservation staff and contractors working on the project

    Respect and patiently navigate cultural differences

    Ability to be physically mobile (climb scaffolding, etc.) and
    lift equipment and materials necessary for the conservation work

Benefits package is available and salary is commensurate with
experience.

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2015.  Expected
contract and work season length October 2015 to June 2016
(approximately 9 months).

To apply for this position, please send a CV, letter of interest and
salary history via email to

    John Shearman
    Associate Director - ARCE Luxor
    jshearman<-at->arce<.>org

John Shearman
American Research Center in Egypt
Associate Director - Luxor
Sayed Farag Building
Memnon Statues Street
West Bank
Luxor, Egypt
Fax: +20 94 206 0799
Mobile: +20 109-777-9798


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