Conservation Scientist: https://jobs.nmrn.org.uk/job-advert/?Category=Conservation&Advert=g9NAnR0DlxZkCHT5pw2Yog%3D%3D&Region=NationalMuseumoftheRoyalNavyPortsmouth
The Conservation Scientist will carry out a programme of work on the ongoing HMS Victory Conservation Project, guided by the Research Strategy for the ship, with a current focus on biological deterioration relating to fungal contamination. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the preservation of the ship, as we undertake a ‘great repair’ to protect the ship from damaging water ingress. The successful person will liaise with academic partners and work closely with the conservators and shipwrights, alongside colleagues in the Conservation & Collections team, to help maintain the highest standards of conservation across our sites and collections.
The candidate will lead the work to enhance our understanding of the fungal contamination within the ship and investigate means for managing and remediating this, as well as looking at non-invasive methods for monitoring related issues on the ship. They will also work closely with our research students on HMS Victory.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is recruiting a full-time objects Conservator to join the Conservation and Collections team in the Museum Operations Directorate. This role is part of the team that supports the preservation of NMRN’s collections, incoming and outgoing loans, and the programme of exhibitions.
This year the Conservator will also play a key part in the conservation, maintenance and upkeep of HMS Victory and its associated collections. This is an exciting time to join the team, in the early stages of a major Conservation Project that will see the outer hull re-planked in coming years. The role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that the world’s oldest commissioned ship is being cared for according to a rigorous conservation approach. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of conserving the world’s oldest commissioned ship.
They will work closely with fellow Conservators, Archaeologists and colleagues in the wider Conservation and Collections team, to help maintain the highest standards of conservation across all our work. The role is based in Portsmouth, with occasional travel to our other sites in Yeovilton, Hartlepool and Belfast.
Teamwork is a key part of this role to ensure that conservation best-practice is applied to our work with the collections.
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