Position at Die Neue Sammlung

Object Conservator
Die Neue Sammlung - The Design Museum

Part-time position (60%)

The successful candidate will be recruited from January 1, 2016,
initially for a fixed term of 21 months years.

Salary scale: 9 TV-L

Closing date: December 10, 2015

Die Neue Sammlung--The Design Museum--houses one of the world's
largest and most important collections of industrial design.  The
large number of objects (which is around 80,000) reflects the
technologies and materials developed in the course of the 20th
century, attesting in particular to the use of plastics.  When
moving to the Pinakothek der Moderne in 2002 the Conservation
Department was founded.  Since that time there is a strong focus on
the conservation of degraded modern materials.  Researching the
deterioration and preservation of the collection, the development of
new conservation processes and the knowledge of original technology,
the Conservation Department has become an important center for the
conservation and the maintenance of design objects.  The
Conservation Department plays an active role in sharing knowledge
with students and professionals and takes part in national and
international research projects.  Since 2009 the Conservation
Department launches the biennial conference series: "Future Talks'
which discusses the conservation of modern materials in design.

Die Neue Sammlung is seeking a qualified, motivated objects
conservator, to join the Conservation Department.  The applicant
must be a graduate of a recognized conservation training programme.
The ability to approach the conservation of a wide variety of
materials, and to quickly and accurately assess condition, estimate
treatment times, prepare treatment proposals, deliver high quality
conservation treatments and documentation, sometimes to tight
deadlines, are preferable.  The applicant should have knowledge of
preventive conservation practice relating to the care of modern
collections.  Work experience within the museum sector is
beneficial. A lively interest or experience in the technology and
conservation of 20th - 21st century objects would be an advantage.
Furthermore the applicant should have good verbal and written
communication skills in German and should be computer literate
conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and Photoshop.

Interested candidates must provide the following materials:

    Curriculum vitae with basic biographical information, current
    and permanent addresses, telephone numbers and a description of
    current and previous working experience

    Statement of interest and intent in applying for the position

Formal applications and supporting materials must be transmitted via
email or sent by Postal Service or an express mail service for
delivery by no later than December 10, 2015 to:

    Dipl. Rest. Univ. Tim Bechthold
    Head of Conservation
    Die Neue Sammlung - The Design Museum
    Tuerkenstr. 15
    8033 Muenchen, Germany

The following section is subject to the directive of German job
postings.

Where candidates are equally well qualified, preference will be
given to severely disabled persons (within the meaning of the SGB IX
law).  Applications from women are particularly welcome.


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