Subject: Position at Sharjah Museums
Short term Object Conservation posts Sharjah Museums United Arab Emirates 8 weeks project work (2 positions) During 2007 the new Sharjah Islamic museum of Culture and Arts will open. Object conservators are required to prepare existing and new collections for display. The collection includes metalwork, arms and armour, ceramics and glass, wood, leather, manuscripts and books, textiles and stone. You will be working with a senior conservator and documentation team based in the Archaeology and existing Islamic Museums. Items are in process of being prepared for display including mounting, packing and documentation. It is an exciting opportunity to work towards the establishment of a new museum, with enthusiastic and motivated staff. Contracts start from February 2007. Salary depending on experience is between 8,000-10,000 Dirhams per month. Return economy flight and travel insurance covered and accommodation provided. Please send a letter of application and CV to sharjahmuseums [at] gmail__com or fax +971-6-5566003. For further information contact Hazelle Page <sharjahmuseums [at] gmail__com>. *** Conservation DistList Instance 20:36 Distributed: Saturday, January 27, 2007 Message Id: cdl-20-36-026 ***Received on Thursday, 18 January, 2007