Associate Objects Conservator, 2 Year Position
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 at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website: https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/car/Posting/View/4696