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American Museum Of Natural History Assistant Conservator
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 Assistant Conservator will support conservation efforts related to the Human Remains Collection Care Program (HRCCP), part of the Museum's renewed approach to the stewardship of human remains .
Job duties include:
- As part of the HRCCP team, the Assistant Conservator will support the following programmatic goals:
- Develop and implement project-specific procedures.
- Evaluate rehousing methods/materials through standardized research and testing protocols.
- Monitor and assess the collection storage environment (i.e., temperature/RH, IPM, risk assessment).
- Evaluate collection condition to provide handling and/or rehousing guidance, as needed.
- Rehouse those items that require special attention due to condition or space restrictions.
- Offer general conservation lab support, including the following:
- Address preventive conservation demands within collection storage and display (i.e., integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, risk assessment).
- Complete conservation treatment and documentation of the wide range of natural science and anthropology collections.
- Perform general lab maintenance and support.
The expected salary range for the Assistant Conservator is $65,000/annual - $75,000/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: - Master's degree in conservation or another related field OR bachelor's degree in conservation or another related field plus an awarded Professional Membership from the American Institute of Conservation.
- Two years related experience in a museum conservation lab.
- Familiarity with the mechanisms involved in materials deterioration in a museum environment.
Preferred Qualifications: - Training in preventive conservation, with basic knowledge and understanding of key elements including: collection rehousing, risk assessment, environmental monitoring, climate control and integrated pest management.
- A well-nurtured understanding and thoughtfulness concerning sensitive collections.
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The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global 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 renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures. The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.
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Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global 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 renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
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