Senior Natural History Conservator
1 month ago
The University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science is seeking a highly skilled Senior Natural History Conservator to join the Conservation Unit. This is a unique opportunity to work on the preparation and installation of exhibits for the new permanent galleries at the Natural History Museum of Denmark.
As a Senior Natural History Conservator, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Conservation Unit with day-to-day management of the conservation lab and scheduling object treatments. You will also assist the wider museum with preventive conservation needs and advice. Your primary focus will be on conserving, preparing, and installing various objects for the new public galleries.
We are looking for an experienced professional who has a deep understanding of natural history collection types and conservation methods. You should have excellent communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize a varied and flexible workload. Fluency in English is essential, and experience sharing content via multiple social networks would be an advantage.
The position is available from November 1st, 2024, and is funded for a 2-year period with the possibility of extension. The employment and salary are made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector.
The estimated salary for this position is approximately DKK 560,000 per year, depending on previous experience and qualifications.
Learn more about the role and requirements below.
Responsibilities- Assist the Head of Conservation Unit with day-to-day management of the conservation lab and scheduling object treatments.
- Assist the wider museum with preventive conservation needs and advice.
- Conserve, prepare, and install various objects for the new public galleries.
- Investigate, plan, and undertake conservation treatments on a variety of natural history collection types.
- Write conservation reports for objects, including detailed photography.
- Organize and supervise projects for interns, volunteers, and collections assistance where required.
- Oversee the packing and transport of objects and assist in the final installation of objects into the permanent galleries.
- Educated as a conservator or equivalent academic degree combined with equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of all aspects of remedial conservation of natural history objects, including taxidermy, skeletal preparations, paleontological, and fluid preparations.
- 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 prioritize a varied and flexible workload in an efficient and cooperative manner.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- A demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for science communication and experience sharing content via multiple social networks.
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