[NHCOLL-L:559] Conservator Position Opening, Peabody Museum, Yale University

[Susan Voigt]

Senior Conservator, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University. 

The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History seeks a Senior Conservator. 
Qualified applicants should have an MA in the conservation of museum 
materials or in materials science and six years of experience in museums of 
regional and national standing or an equivalent combination of experience 
and education. The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of 
professional museum collections practices, technical expertise in 
conservation, research and writing skills for the preparation of extensive 
proposals for the renovation of collection space and storage facilities and 
object conservation. Will direct Museum's Conservation Program and 
Conservation Laboratory, including training and supervision of conservation 
staff, preparator, volunteers and consultants. Will formulate, develop and 
implement conservation and preservation treatments, programs and policies.

Salary commensurate with skills and experience. For further information 
contact Susan L. Voigt, Business Manager, Peabody Museum of Natural
History, Yale University, 170 Whitney Ave., PO Box 208118, New Haven, CT
06520-8118 USA; (203) 432-6575 (Fax); susan.voigt at yale.edu (email).
 
Yale is an equal opportunity employer.