Natural History Conservator Position at the Natural History Museum of Denmark
4 weeks ago
The Natural History Museum of Denmark is seeking a highly skilled conservation specialist to join the Conservation Unit. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of objects for the new permanent galleries and work closely with the exhibition groups to ensure the highest standards of conservation and presentation.
Key Responsibilities- Assist the Head of Conservation Unit with day-to-day management of the conservation lab and scheduling of object treatments.
- Conduct conservation treatments on a variety of natural history collection types, including taxidermy, skeletal preparations, and paleontological and fluid preparations.
- Write conservation reports for objects, including detailed photography.
- Organize and supervise projects for interns, volunteers, and collections assistants as required.
- Oversee the packing and transport of objects and assist in the final installation of objects into the permanent galleries.
- 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 prioritize a varied and flexible workload in an efficient and cooperative manner.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
The Natural History Museum of Denmark offers a friendly and thriving international research and work environment. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark at Useful information is also available at The International Staff Mobility office (ISM) at the University of Copenhagen.
How to ApplyThe application must be in English and submitted electronically via Jobportalen. Please include a cover letter, CV, and diploma and transcripts of records. Deadline for applications is September 27th, 2024, at 23:59 GMT +2.
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