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Assistant Conservator (Projects) (Fixed Term)

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University of Cambridge

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Sustainability
  • Cambridge
  • 19d left

AI generated summary

  • You need knowledge in organic material conservation, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and meet project deadlines. A background in natural history is a plus.
  • You will conduct condition assessments, prepare specimens for relocation, perform conservational treatments, support collections care, and assist with environmental monitoring and pest management.

Requirements

  • The role requires the post holder to have good general knowledge and experience in the care and conservation of organic materials. While experience in natural history collections is desirable, training will be provided to support the development of specialist skills.
  • The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and deliver work to project deadlines.
  • This role is a specialist Museum collections conservation role. It is not an environmental conservation or wildlife/nature conservation role.
  • Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will play a key role in delivering practical conservation work as part of a focused project team.
  • This will include undertaking condition assessments, preparing specimens for relocation, and ensuring appropriate conservation workflows are applied throughout the move process.
  • Where required, you will carry out interventive treatments to stabilise objects for safe transport and long-term storage, alongside implementing preventive measures to reduce risk during handling and movement.
  • In addition to project-specific work, the role will contribute to wider collections care across the Museum.
  • This includes supporting environmental monitoring, integrated pest management (IPM), and maintaining appropriate storage conditions.
  • The post holder will also assist with conservation treatments for displays, exhibitions, and stored collections, including work with fluid-preserved specimens.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience as part of a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team, working across a wide range of natural history collections.
  • The role requires the post holder to have good general knowledge and experience in the care and conservation of organic materials.
  • While experience in natural history collections is desirable, training will be provided to support the development of specialist skills.
  • The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and deliver work to project deadlines.
  • This role is a specialist Museum collections conservation role.
  • It is not an environmental conservation or wildlife/nature conservation role.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Assistant Conservator (Projects) position?

The position is fixed-term for up to 18 months.

What type of work will the Assistant Conservator (Projects) be doing?

The role involves practical conservation work, including condition assessments, preparing specimens for relocation, interventive treatments for safe transport, and contributing to wider collections care.

Is experience with natural history collections required for this position?

While experience in natural history collections is desirable, training will be provided to support the development of specialist skills.

What should candidates do if they have questions about the application process?

Candidates should contact Paulina Lasocka or Anastasia Nezhentseva at hr@zoo.cam.ac.uk for queries regarding the application process.

Are applications welcomed from internal candidates?

Yes, applications are welcome from internal candidates wishing to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

What are the key skills required for this role?

The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and deliver work to project deadlines.

Will the successful candidate undergo any checks after accepting the offer?

Yes, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure check, health assessment, and security check.

How can candidates make informal enquiries about the role?

Informal enquiries can be directed to Natalie Jones (Conservator) via email at nj273@cam.ac.uk.

Is this a role focused on environmental conservation?

No, this role is a specialist Museum collections conservation position and is not related to environmental or wildlife/nature conservation.

How does the University support diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society, particularly from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy.

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