Conservator

Dubai Culture
Anywhere
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Analyze and develop museum collection conservation plans for materials such as metal, wood, ceramics, and stone. Conduct inventorying and preventive/preservation restoration work, maintain detailed reports linked to digital collection records, and support transfers for temporary exhibitions. Use scientific tools (e.g., X-ray, infrared imaging, microscopy) to assess condition and produce reports. Manage storage environments, help draft conservation policies and required lab materials, and contribute to annual audits and preventive conservation plans.

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Dubai Culture
Dubai Culture
4 months ago

Conservator

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Job Summary

Analyze and develop museum collection conservation plans for materials such as metal, wood, ceramics, and stone. Conduct inventorying and preventive/preservation restoration work, maintain detailed reports linked to digital collection records, and support transfers for temporary exhibitions. Use scientific tools (e.g., X-ray, infrared imaging, microscopy) to assess condition and produce reports. Manage storage environments, help draft conservation policies and required lab materials, and contribute to annual audits and preventive conservation plans.
Location: Anywhere
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Analyze and develop conservation plans for museum collections based on international best practices.
  • •Inventory and register collections, contributing to preparation of digital records.
  • •Perform specialized restoration work to prevent damage and deterioration.
  • •Prepare detailed project reports and maintain condition reports for objects in permanent and temporary exhibitions.
  • •Oversee collection storage management and ensure environmental requirements; support audits and annual inventory reporting.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in conservation (archaeological/heritage artifacts; metals, wood, ceramics, stone) or equivalent specialization.
  • •4 years of experience in conserving museum collections.
  • •Ability to restore museum objects using best-practice methods for the specific type/material of the item.
  • •Ability to document and connect conservation project reports to digital collection records.
  • •Ability to use scientific tools (e.g., X-ray, infrared imaging, microscopy) to assess condition and issue reports.
Experience:Museum collectionsHeritageConservation
Education:Bachelor's in conservation (archaeological/heritage artifacts; metals, wood, ceramics, stone)
Tech Stack:X-rayInfrared imagingMicroscopyDigital collection records

Company Brief

Dubai Culture
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority promotes and develops Dubai’s cultural sector through events, heritage preservation, arts programming, policy making, and support for cultural institutions to enhance the emirate’s creative ecosystem and cultural identity.
Industry: Government
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2008
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