Position at British Museum

Conservator: Organics
Conservation and Scientific Research
British Museum

Full time
Fixed Term: 15 months in duration

UKP24,872 per annum pro-rata
Application Deadline:

The British Museum's Conservation and Scientific Research department
are seeking a Specialist Conservator: Organics to assist with the
conservation of the collection of organic artefacts and to
contribute to the care of the collections programme.  The
post-holder will work on the assessment, preparation and treatment
of objects from the Africa, Oceania and Americas department for the
relocation from off-site storage in North and West London to new
facilities within the World Conservation and Exhibition Centre
(WCEC) in Bloomsbury.

Key areas of responsibility:

    To collaborate with and to advise curatorial and collection
    services staff on the WCEC collection move and on best practice
    in storage.

    To independently carry out all aspects of practical conservation
    on a wide range of organic objects, in particular organic
    objects, for transport to and storage in the new WCEC.  This
    includes the ability to evaluate different options for an
    objects' treatment and the suitability of an object for
    transport and storage.

    To maintain accurate records of all work undertaken and enter
    the data into the Museum's computerised record system.

    To maintain and develop knowledge of new conservation materials
    and techniques through the conservation literature, training and
    other professional development activities.

Person Specification: The ideal candidate will possess a recognised
professional qualification in the conservation of archaeological,
historic or contemporary organic materials and will have
post-training experience in the museum sector, working with a range
of objects made from organic materials.  You will be able to
demonstrate understanding of conservation theory and ethical
decision making, will be IT literate and will have an understanding
of health and safety issues.  With excellent communication,
organisational and decision making skills, you will work well within
a team as well as independently.  The post-holder will need to pass
a colour vision test.  If you are a positive individual, passionate
about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting
opportunity, please visit the website for further information and
details on how to apply.

    <URL:https://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/jobs.aspx>


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