Position at Courtauld Institute of Art

Assistant Conservator of Works on Paper
The Courtauld Gallery
The Courtauld Institute of Art

Two-year fixed term, 0.4FTE

UKP25,494-UKP29,119 pa pro rata dependent on knowledge and skills

The Courtauld Gallery is one of the world's finest small museums
with outstanding collections and an acclaimed programme of temporary
exhibitions.  Set in historic Somerset House in central London, the
Gallery is an integral part of The Courtauld Institute of Art, an
international centre for the teaching and study of the history of
art and conservation.

The Courtauld Gallery is seeking to recruit an Assistant Conservator
of Works on Paper.  The role will focus on the assessment,
treatment, documentation and re-mounting of drawings from the
permanent collection, working closely with the Conservator of Works
on Paper.  You will support the various activities associated with
the Gallery's exhibition programme including the preparation of
works on paper for display or loan.  In addition there will be
opportunities to support the conservation team with the preventative
care of the collections including environmental monitoring and IPM.
The successful candidate should have a recognised qualification in
paper conservation or equivalent and demonstrable practical skills
in conservation of works on paper and mount cutting.  This busy
studio requires a well organised approach to all aspects of the
work.  Some experience in working with museum or gallery collections
would be desirable and familiarity with collection database systems
would be an advantage.

Closing Date: 20 July 2016
Interview Date: 3 August 2016

To apply:

    <URL:https://jobs.courtauld.ac.uk/078>

The Courtauld Institute of Art promotes equal opportunities.

The Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House
Strand
London WC2R 0RN


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