{"id":11727,"date":"2014-12-09T15:36:46","date_gmt":"2014-12-09T20:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.conservators-converse.org\/?p=11727"},"modified":"2014-12-09T15:36:46","modified_gmt":"2014-12-09T20:36:46","slug":"job-posting-marine-archaeological-conservator-odyssey-marine-exploration-inc-united-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources.culturalheritage.org\/conservators-converse\/2014\/12\/09\/job-posting-marine-archaeological-conservator-odyssey-marine-exploration-inc-united-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Posting: Marine Archaeological Conservator &#8211; Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (United Kingdom)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MARINE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATOR<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position Summary:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis position is a UK based independent contractor role to document and conserve both organic and inorganic artefacts recovered from a marine archaeological environment for storage, research and exhibition. Artefacts recovered will cover a broad range of material including large bronze cannon. The successful candidate will work under and report to the Project Conservator.<br \/>\nThe successful candidate will follow up on conservation treatments and apply policies and industry standards.<br \/>\nThe position offers an opportunity to engage in high-status material culture conservation from excavation to storage or display. Interventive conservation documentation may lead to publication<br \/>\n<strong>Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liaises closely with and follows conservation strategy laid out by the Project Conservator.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains and manages laboratory equipment, tools and supplies, including handling hazardous substances.<\/li>\n<li>Applies conservation methods to stabilise artefacts.<\/li>\n<li>Conducts condition assessments.<\/li>\n<li>Records results in digital form.<\/li>\n<li>Carries out and facilitates conservation duties that include integrated environmental monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinates and liaises with stakeholders for appropriate treatment for artefacts.<\/li>\n<li>Documents artefact condition and treatments before and during conservation.<\/li>\n<li>Conducts research and analyses where necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborates with other conservation professionals of relevant expertise, where necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Provides support in outreach programmes and supports tour visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Knowledge,\u00a0Skills &amp; Abilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confident self-starter capable of working both as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently.<\/li>\n<li>Good common sense based on past experience to identify problems and solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to put forward own ideas confidently.<\/li>\n<li>Shares results and information with various stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strong organisational skills highlighted by the following attributes: client focused, efficient and capable of working under pressure to deadlines, proactive, excellent multi-tasking capabilities and communication skills, strong priority and time management skills, ability to respond to special projects on a short notice.<br \/>\n<strong>Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant degree of MA level or comparable experience in archaeological or marine archaeological conservation.<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience in internships and apprenticeships in museums\/conservation.<\/li>\n<li>Industry standard qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>United Kingdom<br \/>\n<strong>Position Type: <\/strong>Contractor, reports to Project Conservator and Director of Research &amp; Scientific Services<br \/>\n<strong>Additional Information:\u00a0 <\/strong>To apply for the position or obtain additional information, send a cover letter along with a resume or Curriculum vitae to:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:JohnOppermann@odysseymarine.com\">JohnOppermann@odysseymarine.com<\/a>.\u00a0 No telephone calls please.<br \/>\n<strong>Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer\/Affirmative Action Employer &#8211; Minorities \/ Women \/ Veterans \/ Disabled.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MARINE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATOR Position Summary: This position is a UK based independent contractor role to document and conserve both organic and inorganic artefacts recovered from a marine archaeological environment for storage, research and exhibition. Artefacts recovered will cover a broad range of material including large bronze cannon. The successful candidate will work under and report &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.culturalheritage.org\/conservators-converse\/2014\/12\/09\/job-posting-marine-archaeological-conservator-odyssey-marine-exploration-inc-united-kingdom\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Job Posting: Marine Archaeological Conservator &#8211; Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. 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