Posted: 3/21/2008
Closes: When filled
Level: Entry
Type: Project
Job categories: Conservation

The Museum of Texas Tech University seeks energetic professional as an objects conservator for entry level, 3-year grant-funded position responsible for daily operations of the Anthropology Division Conservation lab.

Focus is on bone stabilization and involves working in all phases of preservation effort from field through installation in Collections Room: supervising students and prioritizing lab activities; and maintenance of lab equipment. Master’s preferred in Conservation Sciences, Museum Science/Studies, or related field and two years experience in object conservation that includes working with bone stabilization.

Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred: conservations sciences, museum science/studies, anthropology, or related fields. Two years experience in conservation, with experience working with bon stabilization, including working with polyvinyl acetate (PVAC) and acryosol. Texas Tech University is a equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Serarch Committee - Conservator
Museum of Texas Tech University
Box 43191
Lubbock, TX 79409-3191