"Conservator, Special Projects"

American Museum Of Natural History

Conservator, Special Projects

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Museum is seeking a Conservator to support the day-to-day functions and management of the AMNH Science Conservation lab, specifically related to exhibition, preservation, and documentation of anthropology and natural science collections. Partnering with Museum staff representing the scientific disciplines as well as the facilities, construction, and exhibitions teams, the Conservator will pursue a collaborative and interdepartmental approach to the care of the collections.

Please see the Science Conservation webpage for examples of the scope of projects that come through the lab.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Exhibitions and Loans: Support management of exhibition projects and loans involving planning, condition assessments, deinstallation implementation, and large-scale renovations.
• Documentation and Treatment: Following processes developed for the needs of anthropology and natural science collections, carry out conservation treatment and documentation supporting permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as loans, both incoming and outgoing.
• Preventive Conservation: Support collections-wide preventive conservation efforts with particular emphasis on collections risk assessment as well as condition and environmental surveys.
• Research and Materials Testing: Carry out research and testing of materials for storage and display, implementing and interpreting results from methods such as microchemical testing, Oddy testing, and/or analytical procedures including pXRF, FTIR, accelerated aging, and digital microscopy.

The expected salary range for Conservator, Special Projects is $85,000/annual - $95,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Membership in the American Institute for Conservation and relevant professional organizations.
• Application of instrumental analysis, including XRF, FTIR, and/or spectrophotometry, to answer questions in conservation or materials research.
• Digital photography, multi-band-imaging, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or image analysis software and workflows as used in conservation documentation or research.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org