Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Role Purpose:

The objects conservator specialized in metal will carry out preventive/interventive/remedial conservation of metal collections and be responsible for care and preservation of the items at NMoQ and other required places.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Be responsible for all conservation matters relating to metal collections Perform conservation documentation and update EMu records including condition reports, treatment proposals, and treatment reports. Documents, examines, researches and carries out conservation treatments on a wide variety of 3dimentional metal objects from archaeological to modern in the collections. Develops and implements conservation and collections care policies and procedures in collaboration with curators, Collections and Documentation Team, and registrars. Surveys collections in collaboration with curators and Collections and Documentation Team to assess the condition of objects and assess conservation needs. Provides conservation guidance to Collections, Gallery Team, Exhibitions and Curatorial to establish, monitor, and maintain proper environmental conditions in the museum. Supervises and/or assists curatorial, art-handlers, mount makers, and interns in the handling, mounting, care, and storage of art objects. Active participation in periodic training sessions, educational presentations for staff and student interns and professional meetings Assists the daily operation of the conservation laboratories including the organization, maintenance and ordering of equipment and inventory of supplies. Practices all building security, storage, reporting, and safety protocols and regulations and working closely with the Curatorial, Collections and Gallery Team to prepare disaster, emergency, security and risk management plans. Transports collections as a courier when required. Implements regular inspection of showcases, open displays, collection storages, temporary gallery exhibition and public art. Qualifications/Requirements:Master's Degree in Conservation from an internationally recognized program Minimum 9 years' full-time experience in an institutional setting or equivalent Broad knowledge of theory and practice and demonstrated ability in the conservation of metal Technical knowledge with instrumentation and testing as required for treatments and research (ex. pXRF data and X-ray image interpretation skills) Experience in conservation treatment of jewelleries. Familiar with archaeological metal conservation techniques (ex.de- salination, stabilization, corrosion inhibitor application, etc.) Ability to work to deadlines both independently and collaboratively with conservators, collections staff and curators Ability to produce excellent condition and treatment reports in electronic formats as well as high quality digital photo documentation Enthusiasm to train and mentor conservation assistants and students Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software Knowledge of current conservation survey techniques Knowledge of environmental monitoring equipment (and HVAC systems helpful) Ability to solve problems and improvise using local resources Sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age A sense of adventure, flexibility, and generous team spirit Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to organize and manage projects. International art courier experience Mount making or fabrication skills Familiar with the database software (EMu preferred) Knowledge of Islamic metal work technology Communication in Arabic and/or other languages Basic knowledge of Islamic Art and History * Established network of specialised contacts