Month: March 2017

1. Paper Conservator, Missouri State Archives/Local Records Preservation Program
2. Conservation Architect, City of York Council
3. Supervisory Librarian, Library of Congress
4. Undergraduate Conservation Internships for Summer 2017, Smithsonian Institution
5. Digital Initiatives Librarian, Kansas State Agricultural College
6. Metadata Cataloguer – Digital Asset Management, Historic Royal Palaces – Hampton Court Palace
7. Stone Conservator Vacancies (Two Full-Time Posts), Lincoln Cathedral
8. Assistant Conservator, the National Gallery
9. Assistant Paper Conservator, the Museum of Modern Art
10. Conservator/Associate Conservator of Textiles, Winterthur, Museum, Garden & Library
11. Conservator of Photographs and Paper, the Victoria and Albert Museum
12. Conservation Technician – Conservation and Collection Care, Historic Royal Palaces – Hampton Court Palace
13. Pre-Program and Post Graduate Hands on Practicum Internships, Art Conservation De Rigueur (Acdr) Conservation
14. Post-Graduate Fellowship in Book Conservation, Morgan Library & Museum
15. Conservation Fellowship, Glenstone Museum
16. Built Heritage Consultant, Jacobs
17. Textile Conservator, Jeff Bridgman Antique Flags
18. Conservator, Princeton University Art Museum
19. Stone/Object Conservator (Short Term), Mareva Conservation

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1. PAPER CONSERVATOR, Missouri State Archives/Local Records Preservation Program (Jefferson City, MO, USA)

• Applications deadline: April 4, 2017. After the minimum posting period, the position may be closed to new applicants and filled at any time.
• Starting Salary: $3,077-$3,309 per month

The Missouri State Archives is seeking a paper conservator to treat historically significant paper records, primarily from the 19th and early 20th century from the Archives and local government offices. The primary work is conservation treatment; some work in outreach (training and consultation) is required.

This is a permanent, fulltime position working alongside two other conservators in a well-equipped conservation lab.

Qualifications: Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. At least 2 years advanced training in conservation acquired through formal studies or a combination of apprenticeship, advanced courses, and internships. Knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of books/paper and an understanding of the causes of deterioration.

Preferred Education/Experience: Advanced degree/certificate in paper conservation through an accredited graduate or equivalent certificate program, formal apprenticeship, or equivalent experience OR Master’s degree in library science or archival administration, art, art history, history, historical preservation, or related field, with one year experience in paper conservation. Sound knowledge of organic and physical chemistry.

The complete job description, qualifications, and application procedures are available at http://www.sos.mo.gov/hr/jobs.

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 2. CONSERVATION ARCHITECT, City of York Council (York, UK)

• Application closing date: April 13, 2017 midnight
• Interview date: May 4 or May 5, 2017
• Job reference ECPL000342
• Salary: Grade 10 Level 1-4 (£33,272 to £38,742 per annum)

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Architect with a positive, innovative and creative attitude to join a team of professionals specializing in conservation, archaeology, urban design, architecture, landscape, sustainable design, ecology and countryside management. The post requires someone who is able to negotiate for the preservation of the historic fabric alongside the introduction of the best of contemporary design appropriate to the city.

The Conservation Architect will be involved in advising on applications affecting Listed Buildings and Conservation areas and on other design and conservation issues.

You will need a sound working and practical knowledge of the historic development, construction and detailing of buildings, as well as all other areas of conservation practice, relevant legislation and current issues, together with excellent communication skills and a high level of initiative.

You must be a qualified architect specializing in conservation, demonstrated by a Degree, Masters or Post Graduate Diploma in heritage conservation.

City of York Council is a forward thinking Authority with a reputation for excellence and a mission to provide high quality, cost effective, services for the people of the York area. The Council is committed to achieving the highest standards of environmental quality through positive policies and direct action.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Guy Hanson, Design and Sustainability Manager, guy.hanson@york.gov.uk or +44 01904 551319.

For a full job description and to apply, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/lv7wp6l.

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3. SUPERVISORY LIBRARIAN, Library of Congress (Washington DC, USA)

• Application deadline: April 14, 2017
• Job Announcement No. 170068
• Control No. 466495800
• Salary Range: $112,021.00 to $145,629.00 / Per Year
• Series & Grade: GS-1410-14/14
• Who May Apply: Anyone may apply – By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.

The Digital Content Management Section is responsible for providing digital acquisitions support to Library Services, and for the lifecycle management of digital collections that are not otherwise under the care of a custodial division. The section also is responsible for managing the Library’s web archiving program and collections.

This position is located within the Technology Policy Directorate in Library Services, and reports to the Chief of the Digital Collections Management & Services Division (DCMS).

• The position description number for this position is 351207.
• This position has no promotion potential.
• The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
• The incumbent of this position may elect to work a flextime schedule.
• This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties:

• Performs the administrative and human resource management functions related to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Responsible for advancing the objectives of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to adhere to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability.
• Coordinates, determines, and manages projects within the section. Serves as a technical expert in the planning, management, and execution of digital collections projects and activities within the scope of the section.
• Applying broad knowledge of digital libraries and technical solutions provides expert analysis and advice and develops solutions to solve complex issues and problems associated with digital lifecycle management. Identifies and applies new analytical techniques to address situations that are unique or not previously encountered.
• Oversees the development of requirements related to the management of digital content under care of the section. Directs studies and testing of digital library best practices and standards. Develops cost estimates and IT investment packages to support digital content acquisition and curation programs.
• Serves as advisor and liaison to the Chief of Digital Collection Management & Services Division on matters pertaining to digital collections lifecycle activities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Library staff at multiple levels and across service unit lines on digital collections management.
• Coordinates digital workflow activities with specialists in curatorial units throughout Library Services, the Law Library, and the Office of Chief lnformation Officer.
• Provides training and presentations to staff in stakeholder and curatorial units. Communicates orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical staff concerning digital collections activities.
• Attends conferences/meetings to make presentations or for professional development to keep abreast of current trends in technology. Works collaboratively inside and outside the section to facilitate and encourage the development and implementation of institution-wide and national best practices and standards.

Travel required:

• Occasional Travel
• May attend conferences.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

• Ability to supervise and manage staff.
• Knowledge of digital content management principles and practices.
• Ability to perform project management functions.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others at all levels.
• Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions to plan and carry out digital content management programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies, click the following link: www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf.

To see a full job description and to apply, visit: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/466495800.

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4. UNDERGRADUATE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIPS FOR SUMMER 2017, Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC, USA)

• Application deadline: April 14, 2017, Midnight (EST)

The Smithsonian Institution is pleased to announce conservation internship opportunities for the Summer 2017 10-week session June 5 – August 11, 2017.

This internship program will provide an introduction to museum conservation. This program is offered to students to increase participation of groups who are currently underrepresented in the museum field and visual arts organizations are especially encouraged to apply.

A conservator’s work involves the preservation of collections, including documentation, treatment, and research. Conservators have academic backgrounds in the arts, sciences or social sciences and attain a professional graduate degree in conservation. For more information about the field see: www.conservation-us.org/about-conservation.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Currently enrolled undergraduates or recent degree holders from HBCUs, colleges and universities, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with coursework in the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, forensic science); or arts and humanities (studio arts, art history, history, anthropology); and skills such as photography/imaging; or various crafts that might be applicable/useful in a museum conservation setting, and an interest in the conservation of cultural heritage are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

INTERNSHIP LOCATIONS: Placements will be made in Conservation Departments at the: Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, National Museum of American Indian, National Museum of American History, and the National Museum of Natural History. The 10-week internships will commence June 5 and end August 11, 2017. They will be full-time (40 hrs/week) and carry a stipend. Travel allowance may be included.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight (EST), April 14, 2017 for all materials including letters of reference.

Application Procedure: Applicants must register and submit an online application via the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system (SOLAA). After registering, sign onto the SOLAA system. At the top of the screen, select “Start your Application”; Select “Internship” and “Smithsonian Institution Undergraduate Conservation Program” from the drop-down program lists. Within the application, you will identify which Smithsonian Unit(s) you are interested in joining for the conservation internship.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS VIA SOLAA
An essay addressing the following (no more than three pages total):
1) A statement of your interest in an internship at the desired Smithsonian Conservation Unit and what you hope to gain from the experience; please state how you found out about the internship.
2) Please discuss the impact that a funded internship would have on you and your education.
3) Provide a short biography describing your background, personal history, interests and major/minor (if declared).
-Curriculum Vitae or Resume
-Undergraduate transcripts (unofficial)
-Names and email address of two professional references (1 must be academic)

CONTACT:
Smithsonian Institution Undergraduate Conservation Internship Program Administrator
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African American History and Culture
PO Box 37012, MRC 1401
Washington D.C., 20013-7012

NMAAHCMellonAdmin@si.edu

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5. DIGITAL INITIATIVES LIBRARIAN, Kansas State Agricultural College (Manhattan, NY, USA)

• Screening of Applications Begins: April 14, 2017 and continues until position is filled
• Department:3670003040 Hale Library
• Job No:500941

Kansas State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for the position of Digital Initiatives Librarian. This individual will be responsible for leading efforts to advance Kansas State University Libraries’ unique collections with enhanced discovery through digitization. The incumbent will lead and participate in the strategic development of innovative, scalable, and sustainable digital collections. The individual will lead the Digital Initiatives Unit and directly supervise 2 FTE, coordinate digitization work between Library units and departments and serve as a member of the Metadata, Preservation, & Digital Initiatives Management Team.

This is a full-time 12-month tenure-track position reporting to the Head of Metadata, Preservation, & Digital Initiatives. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to maintain professional relationships with researchers, faculty, and colleagues.

Kansas State Agricultural College was established in 1863, which was the beginning of the K-State Libraries. With only 2,700 volumes at the time, the collected materials were moved four times around campus in buildings such as Farm Machinery Hall, Anderson Hall, Fairchild Hall, and Farrell Library.

In 1926, construction began on a building with the purpose of housing only the libraries’ collections. That building has been renovated three times, most recently with the dedication of Hale Library (pdf) in 1997. In addition to Hale, there are four branch libraries: Math/Physics Library, Kansas State Polytechnic Library, Veterinary Medical Library, and Paul Weigel Library of Architecture, Planning and Design.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, execute and maintain appropriate documentation of projects throughout the digital lifecycle including capture, presentation, and other digital asset management activities
• Provide technical expertise in the application of methods used to develop and manage digital collections
• Serve as primary resource for best practices in digitization by staying current on digital library trends, developments, applications, and industry standards in order to ensure the libraries adopt appropriate changes in digital collection management activities
• Work closely with the University Archives and Special Collections Department to address digitization needs
• Assist the Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship (CADS) in supporting the institutional repository
• Collaborate extensively with Library IT to troubleshoot technical problems; develop and fine-tune workflow automation; and effectively communicate problems/enhancement requests as well as engage in discussions about the management of digital objects
• Lead the cross-departmental Digital Projects Advisory Team to review proposed collections for digitization and prioritize preservation
• Participate in digital preservation efforts using Archivematica for deposit in the Digital Preservation Network (DPN)
• Assist in the promotion of digital collections to users within the Libraries and across campus by working with the Libraries’ Communication and Marketing Unit and Academic Services Department
• Assess digital collection usage and the user experience in order to refine the digital library program accordingly
• Identify grant opportunities and work collaboratively to create proposals in support of digital initiatives

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree or master’s degree in related field with digitization emphasis
• Record of experience supporting and developing digital collections
• Knowledge and understanding of the standards needed to manage digitization activities including capture, ingest, metadata, preservation, and presentation
• Proven expertise with current technologies, platforms, and products (such as DSpace, Bepress, Islandora, Hydra, Adobe Photoshop, etc.) as they relate to digital materials
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and lead projects to completion
• Working knowledge of intellectual property and copyright issues as they relate to digital collections
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills in an environment requiring attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Advanced competency with tools used in daily workflows such as Excel, OpenRefine, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated successful supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, or other open web standards
• Ability to articulate current metadata best practices and standards such as Dublin Core, EAD, MARC, METS, MODS, TEI
• Experience with online exhibit tools, social media, programming or scripting languages
• Experience in a research or academic library, archive, or museum
• Knowledge of trends relating to digital humanities

Special Instructions to Applicants: Combine the following documents into a single PDF file and upload with your application.

1. A letter of application. To greatly strengthen your application, please apply your communication skills to clearly address the position responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and demonstrate how your work style, vision, and other distinctive qualities would enhance our organization.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.

For more details and to apply online, visit: http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/500941/digital-initiatives-librarian.

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6. METADATA CATALOGUER – DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, Historic Royal Palaces – Hampton Court Palace ((Molesey, East Molesey, UK)

• Application closing date: April 17 2017
• Salary: GBP25,912.00 (pro rata)
• Full-time, temporary (11 months)

Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Banqueting House, Whitehall and Hillsborough Castle. Together these six extraordinary palaces are home to almost one thousand years of history and we take great pride in opening up these palaces to visitors from around the world.

We are currently recruiting for a Metadata Cataloguer to assist the Product Executive and Digital Asset Management (DAM) team in the delivery and implementation of an exciting new DAM system which will touch every part of the organization including Conservation and Learning, the Visitor Experience, Retail, Press and Marketing and Membership.

As a Metadata Cataloguer you will support, assist and help train users of the DAM system in the creation of metadata for digital assets and the entering of this metadata into the DAM system for each digital asset uploaded. You will help to catalogue DAM assets and to establish the DAM system as the centralized repository of digital images, audio and video assets for palace-wide use.

You will have an excellent eye for detail and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy under pressure. You will be a people-person who thrives on fostering good working relationships with the users of the DAM system.

Based at Hampton Court Palace you may be required to travel to our other sites on occasion.

Find out more and apply by visiting www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment.

Historic Royal Places is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

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7. STONE CONSERVATOR VACANCIES (TWO FULL-TIME POSTS), Lincoln Cathedral (Lincoln, UK)

• Application deadline: April 18, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln Cathedral is entering a new and exciting phase of conservation work over the next 5 years and is looking to expand its Conservation Department. We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced stone conservators to join our existing team, to undertake a range of roles including sculpture cleaning, recording, report writing and repairs. This exceptional opportunity will result in the successful candidates forming part of the team delivering the conservation of Lincoln’s West Front Heritage Lottery Fund program, which includes the internationally important Romanesque Frieze and Gallery of Kings sculptures.

You will have meaningful and demonstrable practical experience in the conservation of complex stone and sculpture projects, with a wide and in-depth understanding of current stone conservation practices. You will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget to the highest professional standards. Experience of conservation recording and a proven ability to write to a high standard will be necessary. A good working understanding of current digital recording techniques/measured surveying and manipulating image data would be advantageous, although further training is possible for the right candidate.

Relevant qualifications or equivalent are required, alongside a good understanding of current health and safety requirements. The ability to work at height and on scaffolded sites is an essential requirement of both posts.

Although you will be part of a team, you will be expected to work flexibly on a variety of projects as part of the Works Department program, at times with minimum supervision. We are looking for team members with excellent communication skills, who are highly organized, enthusiastic and committed individuals.

• Four-year fixed term contract.
• Salary negotiable
• Hours of work: 38.75 hours per week worked Monday to Friday. Fixed working hours.

You can find the application pack and application form at https://lincolncathedral.com/get-involved/current-vacancies/, or email worksdepartment@lincolncathedral.com for a pack to be sent to you.

The selection process including interviews will take place on May 8, 2017.

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8. ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR, The National Gallery (London, UK)

• Application deadline: April 18, 2017
• Interview date: May 5, 2017
• Salary GBP29,937 – GBP37,511

The National Gallery, which houses one of the finest collections of Western European paintings in the world, has a long-established Conservation Department with an international reputation.

The Assistant Conservator will join the present team of conservators responsible for the care of the collection. You will undertake the cleaning and restoration and also some structural repair of paintings; take part in our Preventive Conservation efforts; become involved in research on paintings in the collection, working in collaboration with the Scientific and Curatorial Departments; contribute to publications and lecture on conservation and other research; examine and report on loans and travel with National Gallery paintings on loan.

We are looking for a well-qualified individual with a first degree, or equivalent, in a science or arts/humanities subject followed by a recognized post-graduate qualification in the conservation of easel paintings. Some further training and practical experience as a result of internships and/or employment would be an advantage. In addition to a high level of practical skills in the restoration of paintings of all periods up to the early 20th century, you will have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals.

Information about this post: AssistantConservatorApril2017.pdf; and GuidanceNotesforApplicants.pdf.

To apply online, go to: http://login.amris.com/wizards/nationalgallery/vacancyView.php?requirementId=MTQ3MA==&jId

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9. ASSISTANT PAPER CONSERVATOR, The Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY, USA)

• Application deadline: April 21, 2017

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Paper Conservator to work within the Paper Conservation section of the David Booth Conservation Department and Center. This role involves working collaboratively on a wide-range of modern and contemporary works across all curatorial departments, and participating in all departmental activities, including examination, documentation, treatment, and research of collection materials, as well as exhibition, collection care, loan, and courier responsibilities. Reporting to the Paper Conservator and The Agnes Gund Chief Conservator, the incumbent will have the following specific responsibilities:

• Examines, documents, and treats paper works in the collection through written and photographic documentation.
• Participates in all departmental activities, including acquisition, preparation of works for exhibition, collection care, loans, and research.
• Monitors hinging, matting, storage, environmental conditions, and other preventive conservation steps for the collection on an on-going basis.
• Assists with the maintenance of work areas in the conservation lab, including researching supplies and equipment, maintaining materials, and replenishing supplies.
• Works collaboratively across departments at the Museum, including Conservation, curatorial, Exhibition Planning and Design, and Collection Management and Exhibition Registration.
• Conducts research centering on treatment protocols, artist materials, and methods.
• Participates in training and supervision of interns and fellows.

Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s degree in the conservation of works on paper and two years’ experience with works on paper in a museum setting or equivalent. Experience performing all aspects of the treatment of works on paper and related artworks, with adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation. The Museum of Modern Art has an emphasis on the collecting and preservation of contemporary art, therefore demonstrated interest and experience in the conservation of contemporary works is strongly encouraged. Knowledge and experience of documentation procedures, including digital photography and other imaging techniques. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively on projects and independently on treatments as required. Ability to travel. Experience engaging with artists and their studios is desirable. Familiarity with the Museum’s collection management system, The Museum System, is also desirable.

If hired, individual must successfully complete a security threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security.

Candidates must submit a detailed letter of interest stating education, work history, involvement with modern and/or contemporary art, and research interests. The inclusion of a writing sample, either published work or work-related documentation or research, is strongly recommended. The application should include the name of three references, but letters from references are not requested. No treatment reports are requested and should not be included. Candidates invited for interviews will be asked to supply treatment reports at that time. All material, in digital form, should be sent to jobs@moma.org by no later than April 21, 2017. This position is in New York, NY.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

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10. CONSERVATOR/ASSOCIATE CONSERVATOR OF TEXTILES, Winterthur, Museum, Garden & Library (Winterthur, DE, USA)

• Review of applications will begin as of April 21, 2017, and continue until the position is filled
• Scheduled days/hours: Full Time- 35 hours/week            

Job Description: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Winterthur, DE is seeking candidates to fill the position of Conservator/Associate Conservator of Textiles to be lead in their Textile Conservation Laboratory in a dynamic conservation program whose mission is the preservation and enhanced understanding of textile based objects in the collection through collection preservation (documentation, treatment, and implementing storage strategies), exhibition, education and outreach, and object-based research and analysis. This position provides support and teaching to the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC), a Master’s-level graduate program with a three-year curriculum designed to educate and prepare students to be conservators of cultural heritage. This positon offers a unique and exciting opportunity in textile conservation leadership and education in the midst of a pre-eminent collection of 89,000 objects made and used in America from 1630 -1860, 20th century Winterthur Estate materials, and over 500,000 documents, books, manuscripts, and images in Winterthur’s research library. The textile collection includes over 20,000 objects with a particular depth in printed textiles, needlework, furnishing fabrics, and quilts. The museum affords the chance to work with exhibiting textiles in gallery settings as well as rooms within a house setting.

In addition to textiles, the Conservation Department includes eight other laboratories staffed by leading professionals in paper, furniture, objects, library and archival materials, preventive and collection care, paintings conservation, photography, and scientific research and analysis. The personnel of the Textile Lab include a conservation assistant and part-time conservator.

Job Requirements: A Master’s degree in conservation (or a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience) combined with a minimum of ten/seven years’ conservation experience is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate treatment, teaching and scholarly achievement, including a research/publication record, and evidence of professional engagement. Support of the museum’s overall conservation efforts are an integral component of the position and the candidate must be committed to extensive collaboration with museum conservators and scientists; curators; exhibition, registration, development and other related staff; and WUDPAC faculty and students. Administrative responsibilities of the Conservator/Associate Conservator of Textiles include the oversight of the laboratory staff, budget, and lab and equipment maintenance. In addition to care of the Winterthur Collections, the Textile Conservator may also supervise documentation and treatment of archaeological, ethnographic, modern and contemporary artwork/objects through WUDPAC student projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate (1) excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, museum and university colleagues, donors, and the general public (2) creative thinking and solutions-based problem-solving, and (3) superior organizational abilities with a high attention to detail. A proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously is required.

This position reports to the Director of Conservation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references familiar with your textile conservation experience to: jobs@winterthur.org. Please reference Job #1117- Textile Conservator in the subject line. Review of applications will begin as of April 21, 2017, and continue until the position is filled.

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11. CONSERVATOR OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND PAPER, The Victoria and Albert Museum (London, UK)

• Closing date for receipt of applications: April 23, 2017 Midnight
• Division: Research & Collection
• Department/Section: Conservation & Collections Management/ Paper, Book & Paintings Conservation
• Reporting to: Senior Conservator, Photographs

The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance. We enrich people’s lives by promoting the practice of design and increasing knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the designed world.

The Conservation Department has a worldwide reputation for the excellence of its practical work, for innovative ideas, for pioneering the scientific and ethical approach to conservation, and for sharing this expertise. The Department contributes to the care and preservation of the V&A’s collections, prepares them for display and investigates their materials and technology.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The V&A has been collecting photographs since 1856 and it was one of the first museums to present photography exhibitions. Since then the collection has grown to be one of the largest and most important in the world, comprising around 500,000 images. The V&A is now honored to be adding the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) collection to its holdings, which contains around 270,000 photographs, an extensive library, and 6,000 cameras and pieces of equipment associated with leading artists and photographic pioneers.

To maximize the impact of the expanded collection, the V&A is developing a new Photography Centre which will allow the Museum to display a far greater number and range of photographs, negatives, camera technology, books and archival items alongside its headline photography exhibitions and displays. The Photography Centre will also facilitate exciting activities, learning events and broader opportunities for visitors and resident practitioners to engage with photography.

The Conservator of Photographs and Paper will be based in the Paper, Book and Paintings Section of the Conservation Department. The main focus of the work will be the assessment, examination and conservation of a wide range of photographic objects but the post-holder will also be expected to contribute to the preparation of other paper-based objects including, for example, prints, drawings, watercolors, Indian miniatures, wallpapers and posters.

The post-holder will work initially on photographs for display in the Photography Centre – due to open in 2018. Thereafter work will focus mainly on projects relating to the Museum’s Public Program of displays, exhibitions, and loans as well as the core collection.

MAIN TASKS

1. Carry out practical conservation including mounting of photographs, works of art on paper and other photographic material.
2. Assessment of objects to determine their condition and to produce treatment estimates.
3. Give advice to curatorial colleagues, other institutions and the public on conservation-related matters.
4. Document the conservation assessment, treatment and technical examination of objects and produce condition reports for travel for objects using Departmental systems.
5. Supervise students and interns where appropriate.
6. Carry out ad hoc duties and assist in day-to-day organization and housekeeping in the studio.
7. Contribute to – and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of – developments in the field of photographs conservation.
8. Be committed to health and safety and ensure familiarity with all of the Museum’s health and safety policies and procedures.
9. Be security conscious, ensure familiarity and co-operation with all museum security procedures and ensure you wear a security pass at all times when on museum premises.
10. Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and with respect/dignity and actively contributing to developments that support the museum’s strategy for widening access, inclusion and diversity.
11. Carry out ad hoc duties as requested by appropriate managers within your department.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements

1. A recognised qualification in the Conservation of Photographs and/or Paper and relevant post graduate experience of at least 2 years.
2. A good knowledge and understanding of the materials and techniques of photographs and works of art on paper.
3. The ability to manage work by organising tasks in an efficient and effective way – with minimal supervision – to produce work to appropriate standards whilst working to tight deadlines.
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to give clear advice on conservation issues and to work as part of a team.
5. Good end-user IT skills including image processing and collection management database software.

Desirable requirements

1. Knowledge of the V&A’s collections.
2. Knowledge of the Museum’s strategic objectives.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Net working hours (i.e. excluding meal breaks) are 36 per week.
• The salary for this role will be GBP26,542 – GBP31,901 per annum. Salaries are reviewed on an annual basis.
• Annual leave: 28 days plus 8 days’ public holidays
• Pension benefits: You will be auto enrolled into the Museum’s Group Personal Pension Scheme and have the opportunity on completion of Probation to an enhanced pension provision, including an employer contribution of 10%.
• Other benefits: Non-contributory life assurance policy (to value of 4 x annual salary)
• An interest free season ticket or bicycle loan is available after three months.
• Free entrance to all the major museums and exhibitions in London as well as many others.
• Subsidized staff restaurant
• Discounts on purchases in V&A shops
• Childcare Voucher Scheme

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online via the V&A’s website at www.vam.ac.uk/jobs.

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, you can email us – hr@vam.ac.uk, or telephone us on +44 020 7942 2937.

• You will be expected to bring a portfolio with 2 – 3 examples of your work to the interview.
• Interviews to be held on May 4, 2017. Interview expenses will not be paid unless there is a prior agreement.

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12. CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN – CONSERVATION AND COLLECTION CARE, Historic Royal Palaces – Hampton Court Palace (Molesey, East Molesey, UK)

• Application closing date: April 24, 2017
• Maternity Cover (full time 6 months with possible extension)
• Pay Range: GBP22,860.00

Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House Whitehall, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. Across these six sites we care for thousands of historic objects, many of them in their original royal setting. You’ll have a real interest in our history, in the buildings and their contents and be willing to help conserve them to the standard they deserve: the best.

That’s where our Conservation and Collection Care, Collections Management (CCC-CM) department comes in. Our job is to help everyone to explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.

Responsible for the treatment and care of the historic collections and decorative features across all of our palaces, the CCC-CM team comprises preventive and treatment conservators together with conservation scientists and collections and information managers. Join them and you’ll play a key role in running our highly professional technical service.

Chiefly, we’ll look to you to:

• perform yarn and fabric dyeing to exacting standards for use in conservation treatments
• prepare conservation support materials for a wide range of textile treatments, laboratory work and preventive conservation operations
• cost-effectively manage budgets for conservation materials, laboratory supplies, and equipment servicing and laundry contracts

Educated to A level standard, you’ll need to have good understanding of the chemistry involved in the dyeing process and be able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Although based at Hampton Court Palace you may be required to work at our other sites and must be comfortable working at heights

Find out more and apply by visiting www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment.

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

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13. PRE-PROGRAM AND POST GRADUATE HANDS ON PRACTICUM INTERNSHIPS, Art Conservation de Rigueur (ACdR) Conservation (San Francisco, CA, USA)

• Applications due: April 30, 2017
• Period of 6-9 months or longer; International Applicants 3-6 months
• 20 to 35 hours per week

Extend your academic and practical experience through a supervised, constructive and instructive environment, supportive to your future professional development. We have two (2) pre-program and/or graduate conservation internship positions open for the Fall/Winter into Spring 2017-2018.

ACdR is a hands-on practicum in San Francisco, California in a multi-disciplinary private conservation practice specializing in textiles, objects, decorative arts, paintings, mold and pest remediation/abatement treatments.

Projects may include: European tapestry, needlepoint, Asian and Oriental embroideries, costume, dress and textile collections, ethnographic weavings and objects, works on paper and rare books, ceramics, sculpture, Native American objects Japanese painted silk screens, Tapa cloths, quilts, Tibetan Thangka, silk flags, oil paintings, among many others.

*We will also be working on a major long-term and ongoing historic drapery conservation project funded by the Nation Historic Trust for the Filoli Estate.

Applied skills to be instructed: micro-hepa vacuuming, hand sewn repairs, linings and mounts, object cleaning, in-fills, stabilization, consolidation CO2 anoxia encapsulation, ATP bioluminescence testing, dry thermal vacuum freezer treatments, integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, research, condition reports, photo documentation, object cataloging, material and fiber analysis, working with custom formulated non-aqueous gels, solvents and adhesives, archival materials and custom fabrication of housing, boxes and much more.

Applicants must either be currently enrolled in a program leading to a diploma or degree in a conservation or relevant museum collections care field, have completed appropriate studies within the past three years, or are considered “Pre-Program” continuing students pursuing a graduate conservation program, but need to accrue the needed 800-1200+ hours of experience prior to applying, in which case, this is a great place to accumulate some of those 100’s requisite hours.

Previous internship experience in conservation and/or museum collection care and handling is preferred. Many of our prior interns have gone on to wonderful successes in this highly competitive and technically complex field.

Applicants may send a letter of intent and interest, one letter of recommendation and CV to Elise Rousseau, Principal Conservator, at elise@artconservationderigueur.com.

Qualified candidates will be requested for interviews over Skype. National and International applicants are welcome.

Starting Dates between August 5 and September 5, 2017.

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14. POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN BOOK CONSERVATION, Morgan Library & Museum (New York, NY, USA)

• Deadline for application: May 5, 2017

Pine Tree Foundation Post-Graduate Fellowship in Rare Book Conservation Thaw Conservation Center, Morgan Library & Museum (full-time, beginning September 2017).

The Morgan Library & Museum announces a one-year fellowship in rare book conservation, renewable for a second year. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide an emerging book conservator with a mentored post-graduate opportunity, working under the guidance of an experienced staff of book and paper conservators in an active museum and research library environment with extraordinary holdings of books, manuscripts and works of art on paper. Projects of progressive complexity will develop decision-making and treatment skills as applied to the preservation, repair, rebinding, exhibition and loan of bound materials, both printed and manuscript. The fellow will participate in all Thaw Center activities, including ongoing technical research and materials testing projects.

The Thaw Conservation Center is a major resource in New York City for the conservation and technical study of bound materials.

Qualifications:

• Applicants should be recent graduates of a recognized graduate-level program in conservation or be able to demonstrate the acquisition of equivalent skills and knowledge through work/life experience.
• A portfolio of treatments and research projects is required of all applicants selected for interviews.
• Candidates should possess strong public speaking and written communication skills.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to conservation, scholarly advancement, and public outreach.

Compensation: Annual compensation is $38,000 plus health insurance and other benefits.

To apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the fellowship, including a statement of career goals and areas of particular interest, plus a curriculum vitae and list of references. These materials should be submitted electronically to mfredericks@themorgan.org.

Three letters of recommendation are also required, and should be provided separately by the referees. All materials should be received by May 5.

This fellowship has been generously underwritten by the Pine Tree Foundation of New York.

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15. CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP, Glenstone Museum (Potomac, MD, USA)

• Applications must be received by May 15, 2017

Glenstone is an art museum located on more than 200 acres of rolling hills and unspoiled woodland in Potomac, Maryland. Conceived by founders Mitchell and Emily Rales on their deeply held belief that art is essential to life, it has already become one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary art in the world. In addition to the current museum, when its new museum building opens to the public in 2018, Glenstone will become the largest private museum in America welcoming 100,000 visitors every year free of charge. By thoughtfully integrating the power of art, the energy of architecture and the serenity of landscape, Glenstone is both a distinctive idea and a unique place.

 Glenstone is proud to foster a professional environment in which people can do interesting, fulfilling and enjoyable work. Not only do its founders develop and oversee all acquisitions and exhibitions, but Emily Rales also serves as director of the Museum and curator of the collection. This provides all associates an unusually high degree of access and interaction with the spirit and vision of Glenstone. To work at Glenstone is to be a part of something bigger, something more meaningful, and something truly special. It is a chance to do a job to the highest standard, with the resources and support available of a founder-led and endowed organization. It is an invitation to be engaged, challenged and stimulated, to help fulfill a powerful mission, and to contribute to a noble purpose.

We are incredibly proud of what Glenstone offers to those who create, appreciate, study, and otherwise participate in the world of art; and we are equally proud of what Glenstone offers to those who choose to join us in doing so. There is no better time than now to become a part of Glenstone.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The two-year conservation fellowship will provide a unique opportunity to work with Glenstone’s superlative collection of post-World War II artworks. A major focus of the fellowship will be assisting with the movement of the collection into the Pavilions, Glenstone’s second museum building, which measures 170,000 square feet and was designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners. In addition, the fellow will examine, research, and treat artworks, as well as contribute to the museum’s preventive conservation activities. Due to the distinct challenges posed by contemporary art, Glenstone’s conservation program is collaborative in nature. As such, there will be occasions to work with other conservators, museum professionals, galleries, artists, and their studios or foundations.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES & CHARACTERISTICS
Candidates should have a graduate degree from a recognized conservation training program or have equivalent training and have a specialization in the conservation of objects. Experience with modern and contemporary art, as well as preventive conservation is preferred. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

STIPEND & BENEFITS
The two-year fellowship includes an annual stipend of $45,000 plus benefits and support for research and travel to conferences.

We provide a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for your future. To promote collaboration and show appreciation to associates, Glenstone provides a weekly staff lunch, on-site health and wellness classes and volunteer opportunities.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, long-term and short-term disability and AD&D insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a 401(k) retirement account with a matching contribution; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and tuition reimbursement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via our Glenstone Jobs Portal. Confidential letters of recommendation from two conservation professionals familiar with the candidate’s work should be sent to Steven O’Banion, Director of Conservation, steven.obanion@glenstone.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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16. BUILT HERITAGE CONSULTANT, JACOBS (London, UK)

 JACOBS is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical and management services. We offer a full-spectrum of consultancy support to commercial, government and industrial clients across many sectors.

Our Innovative Sustainable Solutions business is an integrated part of our worldwide offering of technical and management consultancy services. We provide one of the largest and most technically diverse capabilities in the environmental sector.

To meet our growing UK and worldwide business needs and future development aspirations, we are looking for a Built Heritage Consultant to be based in our London, Reading, Croydon, or Leeds office.

The successful person will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.

 Primary Job Responsibilities: We are looking for a Built Heritage Consultant to join our Heritage Team in London, Reading, Croydon, or Leeds. Key responsibilities will include:

• Provision of built heritage advice to internal and external clients.
• Built heritage input to all stages of EIA.
• Preparation of Heritage Statements and Statements of Significance.
• We are seeking strong technical skills along with excellent report writing ability and an in-depth understanding of UK architectural history. You will also be amember of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation or Chartered Institute for Archaeologists at an appropriate level.

In return, we can offer involvement in a wide range of exciting and often high profile projects, with significant opportunities to develop technical and management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:

• A good degree qualification in archaeology or related discipline with a further qualification in buildings archaeology or related discipline.
• Experience of working for a multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Good understanding of relevant heritage legislation, policy and guidance.
• Experience in providing cultural heritage inputs to EIA, including the assessment of the significance of historic buildings and structures, including the contribution made by setting to that significance, and of magnitude and significance of effect.
• Ability to identify effective mitigation.
• Preparation of Heritage Statements and Statements of Significance.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Relevant fieldwork experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A full, clean driving license.
• Ability to manage own time and work to tight deadlines
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the role, including occasional working away from home.

Desirable:

• Experience in the procurement and management of contractors.
• Experience of the conservation of historic buildings.
• GIS (ESRI/MapInfo) skills.
• The candidate should be willing to work out of other JACOBS offices in the UK as required.

JACOBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the safety and well-being of all.

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17. TEXTILE CONSERVATOR, Jeff Bridgman Antique Flags (historic York county, PA, USA)

Leading dealer in antique American flags and political textiles, who also operates a textile conservation and framing business, seeks full-time, on-site conservator. Applicants should be highly skilled at sewing and exceptional with color matching, and should have an advanced degree in art conservation with an emphasis in textiles. Persons with a strong background in painting preferred for creating underlay patches behind printed textiles with loss.

This is an on-site position with daytime hours, but with a limited amount of occasional overtime and weekends. Competitive pay, based upon experience. Located in the greater Gettysburg/Harrisburg area of South-Central Pennsylvania.

Contact Jeff Bridgman at +1 (717) 502-1281 or email info@jeffbridgman.com​.

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18. CONSERVATOR, Princeton University Art Museum (Princeton, NJ, USA)

• Requisiton No. D-17-UAM-00001

The Princeton University Art Museum, one of the nation’s preeminent cultural institutions in an academic setting, seeks applications for the position of Conservator. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the setting of an art museum that is intimate in scale yet expansive in scope, overseeing the care and preservation of a highly-regarded, globe-spanning collection representing 5,000 years of world history.

Under the supervision of the Chief Registrar and Manager of Collections Services, the Conservator oversees the Museum’s conservation laboratory and has responsibility for the physical care of the Museum’s extensive collections. The Conservator supervises, schedules, and/or performs conservation and preservation of the Museum’s collections, including examination, documentation, analysis, research, preventative maintenance, and treatment. The Conservator also manages all contract conservators, student interns, and volunteers who participate in conservation activities, and coordinates with the Director, curators, registrars, and other staff members to establish procedures and priorities for safe handling, storage, exhibition, and loan of the collections. Moreover, the Conservator collaborates with Museum educators to inform the campus and community about conservation and preservation initiatives. The position requires the ability to develop and oversee faculty and student collaborations and innovative art-science partnerships, and may require the ability to plan and oversee a substantial expansion of the Museum’s conservation activities and facilities at a future date. Working with the Director, the Associate Director for Institutional Advancement, and others, the Conservator assists in the stewardship of donors, prepares grant documents, and advances funding strategies.

The Museum is a fast paced, team-based environment, producing multiple projects that range in scale and complexity and are subject to demanding timetables. An ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and to communicate effectively and regularly with many members of staff, including the Museum Director, is essential to the position.

Required qualifications include an advanced degree in art conservation. A concentration in painting conservation is preferred, although a background in the conservation of three-dimensional objects may be considered. A minimum of five to ten years of conservation laboratory work beyond the internship level, including administrative or supervisory experience, is essential. Candidates with additional experience will be prioritized.

With collecting origins dating to the 1750s, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the finest art museums in the country. Formally established in 1882, its collections feature nearly 100,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Its collections of Chinese painting, the art of the ancient Americas, and photography are widely regarded as being among the world’s richest. A private institution serving the public good, the Museum is committed to serving the University, local and regional communities, and beyond through a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, new scholarship, and innovative programming. By collaborating with experts across many disciplines, fostering sustained study of original works of art, and uniting scholarship with broad accessibility, the Museum contributes to the development of critical thinking and visual literacy at Princeton University and enhances the civic fabric of our nation.

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, please visit: http://artmuseum.princeton.edu.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three references to https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/682.

Appointment to this position is subject to the University’s background check policy.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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19. STONE/OBJECT CONSERVATOR (SHORT TERM), Mareva Conservation (Great Witley, Worcestershire, UK)

Mareva Conservation is seeking a freelance stone/object conservator for a seven-week project starting 24 April, 2017. The project will include surface cleaning of a large memorial near Great Witley, Worcestershire.

Experience in stone conservation is desirable but not required. The use of a car is preferable.

For further information please email info@vaconservation.com.

1. Preventive Conservator (Maternity Cover), Manchester Museum
2. Associate Conservator for Paper and Photographs, University of Washington
3. Conservator, John Ashcroft Missouri Secretary of State
4. Library Technician (Collection Care Technician), The Library of Congress
5. 2017 Summer Graduate Conservation Student Internship, Missouri History Museum
6. Deadline Extended – Conservation Manager, University of St. Michael’s College
7. Collection Care Assistant (Book And/Or Paper), Houses of Parliament
8. Conservator Anthropology Redisplay, Horniman Museum and Gardens
9. Conservator Photography, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
10. Doctoral Research Fellowship, University of Oslo
11. Conservator – Paintings & Sculptures, Contemporary Art
12. PhD Position, The British Museum and Nottingham Trent University
13. GCI Principal Project Specialist, The Getty Conservation Institute
14. 2016-2017 IPCNY Internships, International Print Center New York
15. Department Chair, Prints and Drawings, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
16. Assistant Paper Conservator, Museum of Fine Arts Houston
17. Planning Officer (Conservation), City of Bradford MDC

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1. PREVENTIVE CONSERVATOR (MATERNITY COVER), Manchester Museum (Manchester, UK)

• Closing Date: March 29, 2017 at midnight
• Duration: From April 1, 2017 to 31 January 2018
• Job Reference: L&CI-09722
• Part-time post

Manchester Museum is one of the cultural assets of the University of Manchester. Each institution offers a busy program of exhibitions and associated learning and engagement activities, as well as providing rich opportunities for research. An understanding of the balance between sustainability and collection care is an increasing concern, and you will be involved in developing new policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include carrying our environmental monitoring throughout galleries and stores in the Manchester Museum. You will liaise with University Estates, House Services and external suppliers to ensure control equipment is maintained and functioning. You will also be responsible for the implementation of the Integrated Pest Management program.

The job requires experience of working in a museum or gallery environment or an equivalent qualification. You should be experienced in the collection care needs of a range of materials.

You will be a confident communicator and have a logical and methodical approach. An ability to manage time effectively, use your own initiative and keep to tight deadlines is essential, as are excellent interpersonal and team working skills. The post will be for 9-10 months to coincide with the maternity period. The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CV’s or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

For enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews: Sam Beath, samantha.beath@manchester.ac.uk. For general enquiries: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk, Tel: +44 0161 275 4499. Technical support: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk, Tel: +44 01565 818 234

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2. ASSOCIATE CONSERVATOR FOR PAPER AND PHOTOGRAPHS, University of Washington (Seattle, WA, USA)

• Application deadline: April 2, 2017

The University of Washington Libraries and the Henry Art Gallery have an opening for an Associate Conservator for Paper and Photographs.

Reporting jointly to the Director of Preservation Services at UW Libraries and the Deputy Director of Exhibitions, Collections, and Programs at the Henry Art Gallery, the Associate Conservator will provide conservation treatment of photographic and paper-based materials following the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. In consultation with current staff, s/he will set priorities and coordinate workflows for conservation treatment. The Associate Conservator will work on unique and diverse collections from both the UW Libraries and the Henry and provide professional advice and education to staff, interns, and other libraries and cultural heritage institutions in the region, as needed.

This position is currently funded for three years (September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020) with the possibility of an earlier summer 2017 start date.

For full job description, and to apply, see: goo.gl/Fd5Mrd. Applications submitted by Sunday, April 2, 2017, will receive priority consideration. This position is supported through a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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3. CONSERVATOR, John Ashcroft Missouri Secretary of State (Jefferson City, MO, USA)

• Posting period will end April 4, 2017
• Starting Salary: $3,077-3,309 per month
• Location: Jefferson City, MO
• Department/Division: Local Records Division

Conservators work as a team in Missouri’s only publicly funded conservation lab for treatment of historically significant paper records, primarily from the 19th and early 20th century. Staff provide physical/chemical treatment to stabilize and repair the most significant documents in the State Archives collection and from local government offices – primarily of rare and historical paper records (documents, maps, and books), with occasional stabilization of photographs. The primary work is in conservation treatment; occasional work in outreach (training and consultation) may be required.

Job Functions and/or General Responsibilities:

• Perform ethical and safe conservation treatments abiding by the American Institute for Conservation’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and directions of supervisors.
• Evaluate paper-based documents and carry out conservation treatments at varying degrees of complexity.
• Perform necessary chemical and physical testing to determine treatment needs.
• Develop condition reports and treatment proposals, and create photo documentation for work proposed and performed. Maintain tracking records in established computer files.
• Repair non-rare books from the Archives reference collection.
• Perform high-volume/minimal-treatment to stabilize paper records for microfilming or digitization.

Perform treatments including:

• dry surface cleaning,
• humidification and flattening,
• removal of tapes, adhesives, backings, fasteners, and old mends, including solvent use when warranted,
• aqueous treatment to wash and/or deacidify,
• mending and backing/lining,
• encapsulation,
• construction of customized protective enclosures, and
• mold remediation.

Perform conservation support functions such as:

• preparing pastes and chemical solutions,
• maintaining equipment,
• cleaning tools and lab space,
• storing supplies and monitoring inventories,
• generating project reports and filing conservation documentation.

Training: Occasionally provide training for in-house staff, volunteers, and interns regarding: safe handling procedures, holdings maintenance procedures (fastener removal, surface cleaning, humidification and flattening, housing), etc.

Outreach: On occasion, provide information and education to outside groups, such as the following:

• answer technical questions for state/local agencies, cultural organizations, and the public on preservation topics,
• provide onsite consultation to local officials and civic organizations on discrete topics such as storage and housing, care and handling, environmental control, pest management, disaster preparedness, etc.,
• formal, hands-on workshops in basic care and repair procedures to local government officials, professional organizations, civic groups, or interns,
• educational programs and tours of the conservation lab, and
• write technical leaflets for the agency website, such as those at www.sos.mo.gov/archives/localrecs/conservation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of conservation principles and established conservation practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, public officials, private groups, and the public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effectiveness performing paper conservation treatments in a production setting.
• Excellent manual dexterity and sustained concentration with delicate and occasionally repetitive tasks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and photo-editing software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with documents that contain dust and mold spores.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach shelves above eye level; lift and carry a forty-pound box; and climb a ladder to retrieve materials.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight trips.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license, or can secure one within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. At least 2 years advanced training in conservation acquired through formal studies or a combination of apprenticeship, advanced courses, and internships. Knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of books/paper and an understanding of the causes of deterioration.
• Preferred Education/Experience: Advanced degree/certificate in paper conservation through an accredited graduate or equivalent certificate program, formal apprenticeship, or equivalent experience OR Master’s degree in library science or archival administration, art, art history, history, historical preservation, or related field, with one year experience in paper conservation. Sound knowledge of organic and physical chemistry.
• Applicants chosen for an interview should present a portfolio or examples of their paper conservation work, and will undergo a manual dexterity indicator as part of the interview process.

Posting Period: Position posted 3/7/2017. The minimum posting period will end 4/4/2017. After the minimum posting period, the position may be closed to new applicants and filled at any time.

Application Procedures: For employment application, please go to http://www.sos.mo.gov/hr/jobs. Application materials (resume, completed application) may be sent by email to hrmain@sos.mo.gov, or by post mail to: Attn: Conservator, Human Resources, Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 1767, Jefferson City, MO 65102 USA.

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4. LIBRARY TECHNICIAN (COLLECTION CARE TECHNICIAN), The Library of Congress (Washington DC, USA)

• Closing Date: April 7, 2017
• Vacancy #: VAR000042
• GS-1411-05 — Library Services — $36,281.00 – $47,171.00

The Library of Congress serves the Congress in fulfilling its duties and preserves and promotes knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. It is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and the world’s largest library, with more than 158 million items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts, prints, photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and over 37 million items online. Located primarily on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library is the home of the U.S. Copyright Office, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the Law Library of Congress, and the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

This position is located in the Preservation Directorate of Library Services and the Collections Conservation Section of the Binding and Collections Care Division. To assure long-term access to collections, the Library regularly labels, binds, repairs and provides custom protective enclosures for new acquisitions, at-risk materials, and fragile and damaged media in all formats. The incumbent works under the direction of the Head, Collections Care Section, performs repairs, and constructs housing and protective enclosures for the Library’s collections.

For a complete job description, visit: Application Information.

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5. 2017 SUMMER GRADUATE CONSERVATION STUDENT INTERNSHIP, Missouri History Museum (St. Louis, Missouri, USA)

• Application deadline: April 7, 2017

The Missouri Historical Society is offering a paid summer internship opportunity for a student currently enrolled in a graduate level art conservation program.

The internship will involve a survey of objects for the museum’s 2018 exhibition “The Mighty Mississippi,” a major exhibit on the past, present, and future of the Middle Mississippi River watershed. The exhibit is intended to reconnect visitors to the center of the Nation’s greatest river and its many important tributaries. A wide variety of artifacts from our collection will be on display in this exhibit – highlights include artifacts from the Mississippian period culture (including ceramic vessels, shell and stone tools); the fur trade period (such as glass bead and iron artifacts, maps, a dugout canoe, and silver reliquary items); and the steamboat period (including a 17-foot high pilothouse, brass boat bells and whistles, furniture, dinnerware, and boatbuilding tools).

This internship will provide the student with an opportunity to closely examine, write condition reports, and photo-document the artifacts associated with the exhibit. Work would be done under the supervision of the Objects Conservator and will include opportunities to carry out treatment on some of the artifacts that are surveyed. Opportunities to create specialized storage housings or other preventive-focused projects are also available.

The intern will work both with the conservator and independently. Work will mainly take place in the conservation lab at the Museum’s Library and Research Center (LRC), as well as in other storage and museum spaces. Final work schedule will be determined between the supervisor and the intern.

A stipend, not to exceed $5,849, will be provided.

The Missouri Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage our audiences.

To apply, each candidate must complete the online application: www.mohistory.org/intern-application. Please attach a resume and a short statement of interest when applying. If chosen for an interview, the candidate will be asked to supply two references.

For questions, please contact: Vicki Kaffenberger (vak@mohistory.org), or Tamaki A. Harvey Stratman (tamaki@mohistory.org).

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6. DEADLINE EXTENDED – CONSERVATION MANAGER, University of St. Michael’s College (Toronto, ON, Canada)

• Deadline extended to April 7, 2017
• Department: John M. Kelly Library
• Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 depending on qualifications
• Hours: 35 Hour Work Week
• Terms: Full-time

APPLY TO: hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca, to the attention of Suzanne Ramnauth, Human Resources Officer. Please include position title in subject line of email when submitting resume and cover letter) Applications should address the selection criteria with a letter of interest and curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three references. Please submit these items as a single PDF with a file name that begins with applicant’s last name.

Position description: This position reports to the Chief Librarian and is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and leading the conservation and preservation program for the circulating, rare book, and archival collections of the John M. Kelly Library and the University of St. Michael’s College Archives.

Background: The Kelly Library is the largest federated college library at the University of Toronto. It is also one of more than 40 libraries at the university. The Collection is strong in the humanities, including Catholic theology, the Middle Ages, book history and media, Celtic Studies, and English, French, Italian, Slavic and German literature.

Primary purpose of position: Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the incumbent performs duties related to the conservation and preservation of library materials, particularly book and paper conservation, using specialized techniques to restore, repair and conserve rare and precious material. The position is responsible for contributing to and carrying out conservation policies, implementing treatment procedures, assessing, evaluating, and prioritizing items for treatment. Maintains and monitors proper storage and handling of materials. Ensures adherence to rules for the access to and use of rare materials. Acts as resource person and instructs others.

Duties:

1. Oversees the daily operations of the conservation studio (newly built 1,032 square foot studio, ready for use March 13, 2017);
2. Develops and implements policies for internal staff use of the conservation studio;
3. Working closely with the Chief Librarian and staff from Finance, assists in the development and implementation of a business model for the conservation studio for rental use and for repairing/restoring materials from external institutions;
4. Uses specialized techniques to repair, bind, clean and preserve materials, including leather, cloth and paper;
5. Conducts all aspects of book and paper conservation;
6. Determines and executes appropriate physical treatment of items, assessing and evaluating materials to determine whether repair work can be completed internally or requires an external expert;
7. Maintains and monitors proper storage and handling of materials;
8. Manages adherence to applicable health and safety regulations and guidelines in the studio space.
9. Acts as resource person, resolving problems, providing information, and instructing others on matters related to conservation, preservation, handling & display of library materials, including digitization plans;
10. Assesses and monitors collections and their physical spaces;
11. Prepares and delivers presentations about the Library’s Conservation activities;
12. Maintains close working relationships with the special collections staff;
13. Assists with the Exhibit Program, advising on best practices for access and exhibits and assisting in mounting physical materials for exhibitions;
14. Manages and trains staff including full-time and part-time staff members, students, volunteers and other assistants;
15. Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;
16. Maintains Kelly Library Disaster Plan for the collections and provides leadership during emergency or disaster situations and disaster preparedness activities;
17. Establishes and maintains a record-keeping system;
18. Maintains supplies and equipment for conservation and preservation;
19. Develops and maintains efficient workflow patterns;
20. Documents in writing and with photographs the current condition of rare and intrinsically valuable material;
21. Responsible for own professional development and is active at the regional and local levels; keeps up-to-date on state of the art practices and new developments;
22. Performs other conservation and preservation functions as required.

Qualification/Selection Criteria:

General Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Conservation from a recognized university or college.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Technical and ethical knowledge of conservation issues relating to the conservation of books and paper;
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work with a team;
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.
• Experience Requirements:
• Experience working in an academic environment;
• Minimum of three years experience with book and paper conservation work post degree; Experience working with a wide variety of staff and faculty.

Physical Requirements

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity;
• Able to work standing up for many hours;
• Able to operate light machinery (board shear, backing press, standing press);
• Able to lift and carry moderate (12 kilos) weight;
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of St. Michael’s College is committed to equity in employment and diversity. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Suzanne Ramnauth, Human Resources Officer at +1 416-926-7118 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.

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7. COLLECTION CARE ASSISTANT (BOOK AND/OR PAPER), Houses of Parliament (London, UK)

• Application deadline: April 9, 2017 by 23:59 p.m.
• Duration: Part Time Permanent (3 days per week-Monday to Weds)
• Location: Parliamentary Archives, Palace of Westminster, Houses of Parliament, UK
• Grade and Salary: HL4 (22,150 – 25,212 GBP)
• Interviews are likely to be held the week of the April 24, 2017

Parliamentary records are at the heart of our democracy. They have embodied our liberties, rights and responsibilities for over five hundred years. The Parliamentary Archives helps Parliament work more efficiently and openly, enabling it to make its decisions and act as effectively as possible. And we want to inspire everyone with the compelling story of Parliament, people, and communities right up to the present day.

The Archives is a shared service of both Houses of Parliament, based in the House of Lords Department of Information Services but jointly funded. It provides innovative and expert information management, preservation, access and outreach services enabling anyone in the world to use Parliament’s records, both now and in the future. It holds over 8km of physical records dating back to 1497 and its digital repository is now operational and growing rapidly. These records include many of the most important constitutional records in the UK, such as the Bill of Rights, the 1832 Great Reform Act and the Death Warrant of Charles I, as well as four million others which have touched the lives of everyone and every community in this country and many abroad.

Preservation & Access is one of three teams in the Archives alongside the Information and Records Management Service and Public Services & Outreach. The three team heads report to the Director, who is head of the office. The Preservation & Access team brings together responsibility for preservation of records in all forms, their cataloguing and digitization, and the provision of online access to records and finding aids. Within this, the Collection Care sub-team delivers a quality collection care service for the Archives. The main focus of the Collection Care team is to help enable safer access to the historic and modern collections in our care by applying a complex range of stabilization techniques and skills that aim to prevent further damage and deterioration. The team also supports other collection care work across the Parliamentary estate.

This new role focuses on the book and paper collections. Under the guidance and supervision of the Collection Care Manager and two conservators, the post holders will undertake technical support, including working within a program of specialist conservation and preservation treatments to the Archive’s collection of records on paper, parchment, seals, photographs, audio-visual, printed and manuscript.

The role will be focused around preparing and maintaining collections for handling during reader usage and digitization, packing and storage, transit, exhibition preparation, including install/de-installation and display.

Other tasks will include making cradles and mounts; surveying the conditions of the collections and making assessments of their preservation requirements; helping to provide clear documentation; providing collection care support to the digitization program; and helping with the training of placements and staff, all under the supervision of a conservator.

The post begins soon after security clearance and will be subject to a 9 month probationary period. Benefits include membership of a pension scheme; annual leave 30 days pro rata, then 35 days pro rata after one year’s service; and assistance for childcare.

To apply for this post, please ensure you complete all sections of our online application form found at https://houseoflordsjobs.engageats.co.uk/ (post reference1870).

The House of Lords is committed to Equal Opportunities.

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8. CONSERVATOR ANTHROPOLOGY REDISPLAY, Horniman Museum and Gardens (London, UK)

• Closing date: 10:00 a.m. on April 10, 2017
• Interview date: April 19, 2017
• Ref: CCE4.17
• Salary: GBP27,289 p.a. (rising to GBP27,846 on successful completion of probation)
• Hours of work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Two posts – both fixed term until 31 March 2018

The HLF (Heritage Lottery Fund) has awarded GBP3.3m to the Horniman Museum and Gardens in south east London to create a World Gallery, due to open in 2018.

We are looking for two enthusiastic and experienced Conservators to assist with the conservation of anthropological objects for the new gallery. As well as a degree in Conservation, you’ll have wide-ranging post-qualification experience, encompassing the care, documentation and treatment of both organic and inorganic anthropological objects in a museum environment.

You will be working with both the Collections Conservation and Care Department and the Anthropology Redisplay project team. In one post, you will divide your time between the Museum in Forest Hill and our Study Collections Centre in North Greenwich, and in the other you will work mostly at the Museum – so the ability to work flexibly within teams and on your own, as well as working to tight project deadlines, is essential.

To apply, please visit our website: www.horniman.ac.uk/about/jobs.

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9. CONSERVATOR PHOTOGRAPHY, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (Hong Kong)

• Application deadline: 17 April 2017
• Ref: 16183

A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.

Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public programs and exhibitions, and is amassing a permanent collection, in the run-up to the scheduled 2019 public opening of the museum building designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells and Ove Arup & Partners HK.

The M+ Pavilion, the first permanent building to be completed in WKCD, will serve as the venue for the exhibitions organized by M+ in the run up to the completion of the main M+ building in 2019.

As part of the development of the team we are aiming to create a substantial Conservation team that will deal with the preventative and remedial conservation of the growing M+ Collection. The team will encompass various disciplines amongst which painting, objects, paper, photography and time-based media. For more information about the M+ collection, team and building development, please go to: http://enews.westkowloon.hk/career/conservators.pdf.

Reporting to the Senior Conservator, you will be an integral part of a growing conservation team to set up guidelines for the adequate development of preservation and conservation activities within M+ for one of the leading collections on contemporary visual culture in the world.

You will be responsible for:

• contributing to the preservation of the M+ collection by participating in a wide range of traditional conservation activities such as producing condition reports and treatment proposals which include thorough documentation, performing treatments according to ethical standard, providing expert opinions on the condition of proposed acquisitions and works planned for loans and exhibitions, conducting environmental monitoring and IPM, and ensuring preventive maintenance necessary for the photographic works in the collection;
• playing an integral role to the development of conservation policies, procedures, protocols and workflows within the museum;
• conducting specialized research on the materials and techniques of artists represented in the collection and possibly investigating degradation processes, treatment options and efficacy of treatments;
• participating in extended conservation / preservation efforts such as developing guidelines for storage and display, best practices for conservation treatment, procedure and the proper care and handling of photographic works in the collection;
• playing a leading role in advising and training staff in best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, packing and shipping of photographic works;
• ensuring all other conservation elements such as mount making, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, collections emergency preparedness and purchase of laboratory supplies, are considered to the highest possible standard;
• playing a fundamental role in supporting the planning for the conservation lab of the Conservation and Storage Facility (CSF) of the future museum and engaging as necessary in conservation and preservation-related special projects;
• communicating on conservation topics, if possible reporting on research results through publications or presentations at professional gatherings, in agreement with the Senior Conservator;
• keeping current on state-of-the-art conservation/preservation methods and techniques by reading relevant literature and attending presentations, seminars or training; and
• supervising conservation volunteers or interns as required.

You should:

• possess a master degree or a diploma from a recognized conservation training program with a specialization in photographic materials;
• have at least 5 years of practical postgraduate experience working on photography conservation and with substantial knowledge of traditional and recent photography techniques; institutional / museum experience is preferred;
• have proven experience treating and documenting a wide range of works to a high standard with full consideration of practical and ethical issues;
• have the ability to provide specialist advice for storage, transport and installation of works for display;
• be knowledgeable / interested in modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, photography and film preservation, including materials and techniques, and demonstrate expertise in diverse conservation techniques and theories; familiarity and experience with cultural materials in South East Asia would be advantageous;
• be an innovative and enthusiastic team player with strong critical thinking and applied problem solving skills;
• be able to work in a fast paced and continuously challenging environment;
• be proficient in MS Windows and / or Apple OS platform; and
• have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and preferably in Cantonese or Mandarin.

For interested parties, please submit your application along with your CV on or before 17 April 2017 via online application or by mail quoting the reference number, name of the position, expected salary and your availability to: Ms. Agnes Chan, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Units 608-613, Level 6, Core C, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong.

Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from 17 April 2017 may assume their applications unsuccessful.

All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

For more information, visit: www.westkowloon.hk, or contact Ms. Agnes Chan at+852 2200-0013.

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10. DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, University of Oslo (Oslo, Norway)

• Application deadline: April 20, 2017

A number of Doctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1017) are available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo.

Conservators are encouraged to apply within the research area: “Innovative (non-invasive) scientific methods for the characterization, cleaning, and study of degradation phenomena of painted surfaces.” The successful candidate would work in Conservation Studies under Associate Professor Francesco Caruso, francesco.caruso@iakh.uio.no.

For application details and contacts, see http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1787301/62039?iso=gb. For a full list of research areas, see www.hf.uio.no/iakh/english/about/vacancies/research-areas-phd.html.

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11. CONSERVATOR – PAINTINGS & SCULPTURES, Contemporary Art (New York, NY, USA)

• Application due by April 21, 2017

Provide expert services for conservation studio specializing in preservation and restoration of contemporary art, with special focus on conservation of paintings, sculptures and installations made with non-traditional/modern materials.

Examine and analyze artworks to determine condition, need for conservation, method of conservation/preservation using various scientific methodologies. Where necessary, conduct tests, research materials and in an art historical context, develop and/or innovate new conservation techniques. Execution of tested and new methods of conservation.

Practical, hands on experience required. Must be comfortable working independently, while simultaneously being a strong team player, in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. Experience with Mac platforms and Adobe Creative Suite an asset. Experience writing for condition reports and treatment assessments.

Required: University degree in conservation; portfolio of past treatments including sample reports and images demonstrating advanced expertise in contemporary art conservation.

Must have authorization to work in the United States. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please email application to: Contemporary Conservation, Ltd., studiomanagercc@gmail.com; or mail to: 460 W. 34^th Street, Suite 302, New York, NY 10001, USA. Please do not call the studio.

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12. PhD POSITION, The British Museum and Nottingham Trent University (Nottingham, UK)

• Application deadline: April 25, 2017

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a cutting-edge imaging technique that produces 3D images of surface and subsurface microstructure of transparent and semi-transparent materials. It is a powerful tool for the study of museum objects as it can produce images of cross-sections without contact with the object. Information on the composition of vitreous materials will also be collected using spectroscopic techniques and combined with the OCT results, thus giving an overall view of the objects in 3D. In the proposed project, you will research into an effective method of extracting and combining the structural, chemical and optical properties from the OCT and various spectroscopy data for studying manufacturing techniques and degradation processes in vitreous museum artefacts. The project will then focus on different case studies at the British Museum.

The British Museum has a collection of some 230 Limoges painted enamels. These are known to suffer from localized deterioration and this is often limited to specific colors, particularly blue, mulberry and purple. As the deterioration of Limoges enamels is poorly understood, there are currently no effective treatments for Limoges enamels. OCT investigation in 3D subsurface microstructure will allow a better understanding of the deterioration processes, which is a key step towards devising remedial conservation treatments. Another case study will involve determining the manufacturing techniques of ancient Egyptian faience. The British Museum has a large collection of ancient Egyptian Faience spanning the period from the second millennium BC to the fourth century AD. The examination of the microstructure using OCT will be used to distinguish between different manufacturing techniques.

The outcomes of this project will be of great relevance to other cultural heritage institutions holding vitreous objects in their collections.

Applications are invited for an AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership PhD studentship, to be undertaken at Nottingham Trent University (School of Science & Technology) and the British Museum (Department of Scientific Research). This studentship will be jointly supervised by Professor Haida Liang at Nottingham Trent University and Dr. Capucine Korenberg at the British Museum. The studentship is for a three-year (full-time) project entitled ‘Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for the conservation and interpretation of vitreous materials in museums collections’, to commence on 1 October 2017. The student will also be offered an additional (remunerated) six-month placement in conservation science at the British Museum during the PhD to further develop and expand their skills. The student will need to spend concentrated periods of time both at Nottingham Trent University and at the British Museum. This is an interdisciplinary project involving close collaboration between physicists, conservators and conservation scientists. Both partners and the Collaborative Doctoral Partner (CDP) consortium will provide opportunities for training and career development.?

To apply and for more information, visit www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=83756&LID=1195.

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13. GCI PRINCIPAL PROJECT SPECIALIST, The Getty Conservation Institute (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

• Deadline for applications is May 5, 2017
• Requisition No. 2017-2934

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, works internationally to advance conservation practice in the visual arts, broadly interpreted to include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The Institute serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, model field projects, and the dissemination of the results of both its own work and the work of others in the field.

The GCI Buildings and Sites Department’s objectives are: Advance conservation practice through the development and implementation of model projects which incorporate strong research, planning, and educational objectives.

Develop strong collaborative relationships so as to build local expertise, ensure sustainability, evaluate work in progress, and broadly disseminate information resulting from projects.

Disseminate findings through professional publications and conferences; and contribute to the advancement of the field of conservation through the organization of seminars, symposia, and workshops.

The GCI Buildings and Sites Department is seeking a Principal Project Specialist.

Major Job Responsibilities: The Principal Project Specialist explores, develops, and manages potential initiatives and projects related to archaeological site management and conservation. Designs, implements, and monitors initiatives and projects that develop, apply, and test new research and practical approaches that address current conservation challenges of international or regional relevance. Brings demonstrated broad knowledge of the issues and best practices associated with the conservation and management of historic buildings and sites, specifically archaeological heritage. Provides advice and guidance about these issues to staff from other departments of the GCI. Represents the GCI in the international conservation community and forges partnerships with relevant institutions. Conducts needs assessments and identifies strategic issues concerning conservation practice. Scopes, develops, communicates, and executes project plans and budgets for new areas of work and field projects that meet international needs. Develops resource plans and budgets, builds partnerships and project teams. Manages and provides direction to project teams and staff, local and external project partners and consultants. Supervises up to 5 staff. Undertakes research, teaches, writes, publishes or presents results at professional venues.

Qualifications: Graduate degree in architecture, archaeology, conservation, urban planning, or related discipline. Minimum of 10–15 years combined practical and management experience related to cultural heritage conservation. Post graduate degree in an aspect of cultural heritage conservation and strategic and corporate governance and leadership training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the practical conservation of archaeology sites. Experience managing teams and supervising staff. Skill and experience in designing, initiating, and managing projects with multi-disciplinary teams. Must be adaptable, analytical, a positive problem-solver, and a creative thinker. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in working in broad contexts including the international sphere. Must be available for frequent international travel. An ability to read, write, and speak a foreign language is preferred.

An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience will be provided. International candidates welcome.

To apply, please see: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2934/gci-principal-project-specialist/job. If you have specific questions about the Principal Project Specialist position, please email gcistaffing@getty.edu.

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14. 2016-2017 IPCNY INTERNSHIPS, International Print Center New York, (New York, NY, USA)

• Application deadline: June 1, 2017

IPCNY (International Print Center New York) internships provide junior-year college level or above, recent graduates, graduate students, and postgraduates with practical training at a non-profit arts institution. Working with a small staff in an open office environment attached to an exhibition space, interns gain valuable insight and hands-on experience with all aspects of IPCNY programming, from exhibitions and education to development and communications. Interns come away with specialized professional skills, an understanding of the operations of a multi-faceted arts institution, and broad exposure in the field of prints and contemporary art.

The internship categories below indicate areas of specialty within IPCNY. Since the print center is at an exciting time of growth in its life with a new director, and new exhibitions, educational programming, public outreach, and patron development constantly in development, internships responsibilities evolve with the institution’s needs. All interns assist with general administrative duties.

Graduate students enrolled in art history, arts administration, museum studies, and fine arts programs preferred; prior gallery, museum, or studio experience not required but a plus. Qualified applicants should have interests and skills that match at least two categories below, as well as strong written and oral communication, organization, and research skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, and basic familiarity with creative software, including WordPress, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Knowledge of the field of prints not required but a plus.

Internships are unpaid and come with a modest stipend; school credit may be arranged through the student’s school. We accept applicants year-round. Scheduling is flexible, with a minimum commitment of two days per week for three months. All interns have the opportunity to attend special events and programming organized by IPCNY, take advantage of our location in the Chelsea gallery district, and receive free admission to most NYC museums.

Internships are available in six areas: Curatorial/ Exhibitions, Registration/Art Preparation, Communications, Media & Design, Development & Special Events, Arts Education, and Archives Preservation.

For more details on each internship, please see www.ipcny.org/about/internships/.

To apply, email a resume and a cover letter specifying at least two preferred areas of interest and your reasoning, as well as your availability and one to two references, with the subject line Internship Application, to stephanie@ipcny.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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15. DEPARTMENT CHAIR, PRINTS AND DRAWINGS, Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Boston, MA, USA)

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, houses one of the richest and most extensive print and drawing collections in the world, containing almost 200,000 works ranging from printing in the 15th century to the present. From Dürer and Rembrandt to Goya and John Singer Sargent, the collection has many strengths, but it boasts unexpected areas of depth, such as a major gathering of rare books, extraordinary 20th century prints, and one of the world’s finest collections of postcards.

Reporting to the Chief of Curatorial Administration, the Chair of Prints and Drawings will be expected to lead, galvanize and inspire departmental curatorial staff. The charge will be to develop an engaging exhibition program, deepen relations with its donors and continue to build, preserve and share its collection.

The Chair will be deeply committed to exploring the changing nature of art museums and their relationship to the public, and will embrace and champion the Museum’s core values – namely that the experience of our visitor is paramount to our mission, strategies and achievements.

The Chair will lead in developing the artistic vision of the Prints and Drawings department, and the development of exhibition and collection projects that are based in the Museum’s Strategic Plan, and which deliver on its commitment to audience engagement. The Chair will work collaboratively with other curators and colleagues – within and outside of the MFA – to achieve departmental and institutional strategic goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Art History or extensive equivalent related experience in art exhibition and program planning and production.
• In-depth experience in Prints and Drawings, including a portfolio of exhibitions and publications that have advanced scholarship and connected with visitors in engaging ways.
• Extensive senior management level museum experience in exhibitions, installations, publications, and collection building.
• Broad curatorial experience gained in museums that have sought and achieved imaginative ways of engaging with their visitors and which have met targeted results.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• An experienced leader of people, ideas and institutional mission, with a dynamic communication style to engage staff, donors and the public.
• Demonstrable ability to manage, mentor and retain talent, and disciplined in managing curatorial staff to reach for excellence in ideas, project execution and goal achievement.
• An international perspective but experienced in becoming personally and professionally committed to an institution’s city, people and artistic community.
• Committed to collaboration with others to achieve the best outcome, and is an excellent and timely decision maker to move plans and objectives forward.
• Strong sense of accountability for achieving stated objectives and demonstrable experience doing so.
• Superior ability to present and defend ideas and projects that earn the respect of other senior leaders and builds credibility for the work of the Department and institution.
• Evident experience/ability to partner with the Director/CEO and a range of colleagues to develop the artistic vision of the Prints and Drawings program, conceptualize and realize exhibition projects, position the institution externally and realize support and works of art from donors.
• Evident experience working successfully with senior leaders of an organization to achieve, both their own and their peers’ objectives, including visitor experience, marketing, education and digital initiatives.
• Committed to supporting and contributing to the success of an institution’s business and financial imperatives.
• Committed to the training and professional development of staff to ensure up-to-date practices.

Personal Qualities and Attributes:

• Intellectual rigor
• Inspirational, passionate, curious
• Generosity of spirit, a team player
• Superior judgment, tact and diplomacy

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16. ASSISTANT PAPER CONSERVATOR, Museum of Fine Arts Houston (Houston, TX, USA) 

• Reports to: Conservator of Works on Paper, Conservation
• Pay type: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt, 35 hrs/week
• Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education
• Benefits: Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, Holiday Pay, Museum Membership and Discounts
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work location: Beck Building, a non-smoking facility

Responsibilities: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Paper Conservator in the Paper Conservation Section of the Conservation Department. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Paper Conservator will focus on conservation of a range of paper based items, including European and American art on paper, Islamic Art of India and South Asia on paper and parchment, East Asian scrolls and screens, as well as minor work on photographs. The Assistant Conservator will perform conservation activities in examination, documentation, analysis, research, treatment and long-term preservation in close collaboration with conservation, curatorial, and collections care staff. The Assistant Conservator will also evaluate and track loan requests, help in the creation and execution of collections surveys, and facilitate the daily activities of Interns. The Assistant Paper Conservator will report to the Conservator of Works on Paper of the MFAH Conservation Department.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to partner effectively and work as part of a team
• Knowledge of documentation procedures including digital photography and other imaging techniques
• Understanding of and adherence to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in conservation with a specialization in conservation of works of art on paper from a recognized training program or equivalent experience
• Two (2) or more years of work experience in the conservation of paper based items, preferably in a museum or library conservation department setting

Other: This is a 3-year funded position

How to Apply: You can apply online at: http://mfah.org/about/careers, or send your application by email to jobs@mfah.org, or by postal mail to: Human Resources, Job 17-136CUR, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826 USA.

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17. PLANNING OFFICER (CONSERVATION), City of Bradford MDC (Bradford, UK)

• £25,694 – £29,854 pa – SO1/SO2
• 1 x 37 hours per week
• Temporary for 1 Year (Maternity Cover)
• Based Britannia House, Hall Ings Bradford BD1 1HX
• Department of Place
• Planning, Transportation and Highways

This is a great opportunity to work in a thriving City with award winning shopping, parks, nature reserves, historic architecture, museums, galleries and first class leisure facilities, Bradford Metropolitan District has it all.

With 59 Conservation Areas and a wealth of listed buildings the city has a rich heritage including impressive architecture reflecting its former status as a major textile producer; the UNESCO world heritage site at Saltaire model village and historic villages including Thornton and Haworth, where the Bronte’s spent their lives and provides the setting for their literature. The 4^th largest Metropolitan District with over a third of the district rural in character.

The city is going through an exciting period of regeneration, following the opening of the Broadway Shopping Centre and the Design and Conservation Team having recently been successful in a first-round bid for Heritage Lottery Funding for the City Centre which will follow the success of a similar scheme in Keighley.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Conservation Team and work on the following:

• Creating informed and realistic conservation strategies, programs and projects for the regeneration, maintenance, protection and enhancement of the historic areas and buildings of the Metropolitan District.
• To contribute to the preparation of a range of planning policy documents contributing to the Council maintaining an up to date and effective Local Plan which provides a sustainable development strategy which addresses the districts priorities and meets statutory requirements with regards to Historic Environment.
• To contribute to the management of the districts historic environment/heritage, including advising on development proposals, providing specialist guidance on the maintenance of heritage assets and ensuring the historic environment is kept under constant review.

You will require:

• At least 2 years’ experience of planning or other aspect of planning in historic environments.
• Experience of dealing with complex planning, policy or program matters.
• Experience of presenting planning proposals or other matters to public, partners or Members.

Qualifications:

• Degree level preferably in planning or related subject and
• Eligible for full membership of RTPI, RIBA, or IHBC or other relevant professional organization.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Saira Ali on +44 01274 433971, or email saira.ali@bradford.gov.uk.

Info: https://bradford.engageats.co.uk/.