Positions at Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Conservator (Archaeological Collections) and
Conservator (Paintings and Sculpture)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim

Vitenskapsmuseet (Museum of Natural History and Archaeology) at the
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim,
Norway is seeking two conservators for its REVITA Project. These
positions are temporary, full-time posts available immediately and
for the period until 31 December 2007 with the possibility of
extension. The REVITA Project is Vitenskapsmuseet's 10-year
programme (2006-2015) for the documentation, preservation, and
security of all the Museum's collections.

The REVITA project's conservators will be based in the Section for
Archaeology and Cultural History's Conservation Laboratory. The
Conservation Laboratory has a staff of seven including three
archaeological conservators, one paintings conservator, one
scientist and a section head. The laboratory has recently moved into
new facilities. The REVITA project is seeking to conservators who
can work independently, demonstrate initiative and work well with
others.

Conservator (Archaeological Collections)

    The main remit of the post will be the conservation of
    archaeological materials already in the museum's collections,
    both in storage and on display. Initially this work will
    concentrate on metal objects. The position is open to graduates
    in archaeological/cultural history conservation from a
    recognised conservation training programme of 3-5 years'
    duration. Previous conservation work experience is desirable and
    applicants with relevant experience in a museum setting will be
    prioritised.

    Further details regarding the post can be obtained from

        Jon Anders Risvaag
        +47 73550511
        +47 92466092

        Anne Stalsberg
        +47 73592115
        anne.stalsberg [at] vm__ntnu__no

    Please quote reference VM 2006/8803 in all correspondence.

Conservator (Paintings and Sculpture)

    The position is open to graduates in painting conservation
    specialising in polychrome sculpture from a recognised
    conservation training programme of 3-5 years' duration. Previous
    conservation work experience is desirable and applicants with
    relevant experience in a museum setting will be prioritised.

    Further details regarding the post can be obtained from

        Jon Anders Risvaag
        +47 73550511
        +47 92466092
        jon.risvaag [at] vm__ntnu__no

    or
        Daniela Pawel
        47 73592179,
        daniela.pawel [at] vm__ntnu__no

        Please quote reference VM 2006/8808 in all correspondence.

The position is remunerated between levels 35 to 49 in the Norwegian
State salary scale, gross salary NOK 283,800 to NOK 356,500 per
annum dependent upon qualifications. There is a compulsory deduction
of 2% for the Norwegian State Pension Fund.

Applications should be sent to

    Vitenskapsmuseet
    Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    NO-7491 Trondheim
    Norway

Closing date for applications is 15 August 2006. Further information
is available at

    <URL:http://www.ntnu.no/vmuseet/english/>


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