Historic Artifact Preservation Specialist

4 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time
About the Team

The Natural History Museum of Denmark is seeking experienced natural history conservators to join the Conservation Unit and assist with the preparation of objects for new permanent galleries. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for assisting with the management of the conservation lab, scheduling object treatments, and providing preventive conservation advice to the wider museum.

The position requires strong knowledge of remedial conservation of natural history objects, including taxidermy, skeletal preparations, paleontology, and fluid preparations. You will also be responsible for investigating, planning, and undertaking conservation treatments on various natural history collection types, writing conservation reports, and organising and supervising projects for interns, volunteers, and collections assistance.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist with managing the conservation lab and scheduling object treatments
  • Provide preventive conservation advice to the wider museum
  • Investigate, plan, and undertake conservation treatments on various natural history collection types
  • Write conservation reports for objects, including detailed photography
  • Organise and supervise projects for interns, volunteers, and collections assistance

Key Requirements

  • Education as a conservator or equivalent academic degree combined with equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of remedial conservation of natural history objects
  • Experience working in large-scale collection moves
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and co-operatively in a team environment
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)


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