[Nhcoll-l] Job Opportunity. Associate Objects Conservator, Carnegie Museum of Natural History

[Liath Appleton]

Dear Colleagues:

I am delighted to announce that the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
(CMNH) is seeking an experienced, full-time Associate Objects Conservator
to join our conservation department and work in a fast paced,
multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years
of post-graduate experience working with archaeological materials, ideally
wood, and a Master's degree in conservation, or equivalent experience. This
is a two-year position—the conservator will join a project team working to
de-install and conserve objects from the museum’s Walton Hall of Ancient
Egypt.



Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required. Master's in Conservation
with a specialty in objects and a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate
experience working with archaeological materials, or equivalent experience
is also required. Ideal candidates will have experience with archaeological
wood.



The candidate should have strong communication and organizational skills
and experience with researching the preservation of archaeological
materials is preferred. Treatment practice and documentation must be of an
exceptionally high standard. The position requires a focused individual who
can work independently, as well as part of a cohesive team.



The new Associate Conservator will work both independently and in
association with the Conservator to assess water damage to the 40 ft.
ancient Egyptian wooden boat in our care. They will work with museum staff
to do whatever is needed to rehouse the boat in a stable environment,
treat, prepare, and plan for its eventual exhibition in a new location. The
conservator will undertake a range of treatments on the boat and other
ancient Egyptian objects in our care to the highest level of quality, and
to AIC ethical guidelines.



The conservator will be responsible for documentation and treatment reports
in accordance with AIC and CMNH standards. They will also be responsible
for reviewing public facing content related to the museum’s conservation
efforts on an as needed basis. The Associate Conservator will work
collaboratively with the Conservator and others to conduct research, write
academic papers, or prepare for conference presentations.



The conservator will be required to work collaboratively and in an
interdisciplinary way with other researchers at the museum and exhibits
staff. Good communication skills are mandatory.  Much of the conservation
work and treatment will be done in the public view. The conservator must be
able to speak and engage with the general public. Supervision of interns
and volunteers is required.



*Interested*?  Please apply through the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
website: https://carnegiemuseums.org/opportunities/search-careers/



Thank you,

Gretchen Anderson

Conservator

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

AndersonG at carnegiemnh.org
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