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Natural History Conservator

3 weeks ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

The Natural History Museum of Denmark seeks experienced conservators to assist with the preparation of objects for new permanent galleries. The position is available from November 1st, with a possibility of extension.

As a conservator, you will assist the Conservation Unit in planning and undertaking varied object treatments, packing, transport, and installation of exhibitions for the new museum project.

We are currently building a new Danish national museum for nature. One big museum site in Copenhagen will host state-of-the-art laboratories, research collections, public galleries, and facilities for programming, education, and citizen science.

About Us

The Natural History Museum of Denmark is the national museum for nature and contains over 14 million objects of preserved animals, plants, fossils, and minerals. Natural history museums have never been more important for monitoring climate change and human threats to plant and animal life.

The primary focus of the Conservation Unit will be to conserve, prepare, and install various objects for the new public galleries, which are being developed in connection with the build of a new national Natural History Museum.

Responsibilities
  • Assisting the Head of Conservation Unit with day-to-day management of the conservation lab and scheduling of object treatments.
  • Assisting the wider museum with preventive conservation needs and advice.
  • Investigation, planning, and undertaking conservation treatments on natural history collection types.
  • Writing conservation reports for objects, including detailed photography.
  • Organising and supervising projects for interns, volunteers, and collections assistance where required.
  • Overseeing the packing and transport of objects and assisting in the final installation of objects into the permanent galleries.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Education as conservator or equivalent academic degree combined with equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of all aspects of remedial conservation of natural history objects and preventive conservation expertise.
  • Experience working in large-scale collection moves.
  • Ability to independently investigate and develop new specimen preparation methods.
  • Good communication and writing skills, both general and technical.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise a varied and flexible workload efficiently and co-operatively.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  • Demonstrable interest in science communication and experience sharing content via multiple social networks.