Conservation Project Specialist – Scientific Instruments

University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Excellent contributory pension scheme

Childcare services

Job summary

University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums is seeking a professional conservator for a 12‑month, full‑time role at the History of Science Museum in Oxford. The postholder will undertake detailed condition assessment, conservation treatment and documentation of microscopes, magic lanterns and related objects, while working closely with the Greenbaum Curator to integrate conservation and cataloguing.

The role requires a recognised conservation qualification or equivalent experience, strong

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in conservation (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in high-quality interventive and preventive conservation on complex objects.
• Experience with collections management systems and clear conservation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed condition assessment on microscopes, magic lanterns and related objects.
• Perform conservation treatment and document processes.
• Collaborate with the Greenbaum Curator to integrate conservation with cataloguing.

Skills

Communication

Conservation methods

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Conservation qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums is seeking a professional conservator for a 12‑month, full‑time role at the History of Science Museum in Oxford. The postholder will undertake detailed condition assessment, conservation treatment and documentation of microscopes, magic lanterns and related objects, while working closely with the Greenbaum Curator to integrate conservation and cataloguing.

The role requires a recognised conservation qualification or equivalent experience, strong