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Primary Purpose of Position:
The QAR Conservator undertakes all aspects of the documentation, examination, conservation, analysis, and study of archaeological artifacts from time of recovery at an underwater site until official transfer of the objects to the North Carolina Maritime Museum. The primary focus of this position will be on post-recovery conservation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Artifact Conservation: Examination, analysis, treatment, recording and documentation of artifacts, of various classes, and materials (including metals, organics, and inorganic materials), through all stages of conservation using established professional and approved methods. Conservation undertaken may include, as appropriate for material and condition of artifact, wet storage, x-radiography, concretion break down, desalination (immersion, electrolytic reduction), solution monitoring, materials identification, stabilization, consolidation, repair and restoration. Assist in and contribute to project data analysis. Contribute to and undertake artifact and conservation research and treatment development.
- Field Work (Conservation): On site conservation – contribute to the recording, documentation and conservation of finds during field planning, recovery, and post-recovery processing – insuring proper inventory, field storage, and transportation of artifacts between site and storage and conservation facility. Participate in and contribute expertise to conservation of artifacts at site. Following completion of fieldwork at the site time for field work function will be transferred to Artifact Conservation function.
- Public Education and Outreach: Participate in public outreach activities such as laboratory tours, public presentations, media interviews, show and tell events at other venues. Prepare articles and papers for publication and professional conferences. Supervise and train temporary employees, interns and volunteers.
- Laboratory Management and Administration: Undertake maintenance and operation of conservation laboratory facilities and equipment in compliance with DNCR and East Carolina University (ECU) environmental and health & safety requirements.
- Professional Development: Continue professional development through training, attending workshops, conferences, keeping up to date with professional literature, and appropriate memberships of professional organizations.
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