Position at National Museum of Fine Arts, Sweden

Paper Conservator
Temporary employment for six months (extension possible)
full time starting 1st October 2004
National Museum of Fine Arts, Sweden

The National Museum of Fine Arts is situated in Stockholm, Sweden
and has approximately 150 employees. The Museums collection of
Prints and Drawings includes an important collection of European old
master drawings and European architectural drawings. It is
considered one of the ten major collections in the world in this
field. It is the object of extensive art historical research by
Swedish as well as international scholars.

We are looking for a conservator to work with  a specific part of
the collection of Prints and Drawings. The project includes both to
undertake practical conservation and preventive work. Another task
will be the preparation for a coming exhibition (March 2005), and
will involve making condition reports and conservation treatment on
incoming loans.

Applicants should have a recognized qualification in paper
conservation and at least two years of work experience. Broad
knowledge in conservation of 18th and 19th centuries print and
drawings is required. Previous experience in the conservation
aspects of exhibitions is desirable. Non-Swedish applicants should
be able to communicate in Swedish, Danish or Norwegian.

Send a letter of interest including personal record of education and
qualifications as well as salary requirements to

    Nationalmuseum med Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
    Box 16176, S-103
    24 Stockholm, Sweden

You may also email your resume to : registrator [at] nationalmuseum__se.

Make sure to mark your application "Dnr 33-240/04". Closing date: 15
August, 2004

Information

    Dr. Torsten Gunnarsson
    Director of Collections
    +46 8 5195 4303
    +46 8 5195 4449
    tgn [at] nationalmuseum__se

    Karin Wretstrand
    Conservator
    +46-8-5195 4357
    knwd [at] nationalmuseum__se

Trade-Union representatives:

    Karin Siden, SACO, +46 8 5195 4304
    Ingrid Nilsson, ST, +46 8 5195 4367

Karin Wretstrand
Conservator
Works of Art on Paper
The National Museum of Fine Arts
Box 16176
S-103 24 Stockholm
Sweden
+46 8 5195 4357
Fax: +46 8 5195 4401


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