Glazed Brick Conservator - Ancient Temple Restoration

University of Chicago; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Project Conservator to lead conservation work on the Sin Temple glazed brick façade from Khorsabad, Iraq (8th century BCE). Reporting to the Head Conservator, you will document treatments, perform analyses, and collaborate with curatorial and academic staff within a grant-funded program.

This role offers a hybrid schedule and focuses on advancing best practices in archaeological conservation, outreach, and future preservation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (minimum).
• 2–5 years of related conservation experience.
• MA or MS in Conservation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs conservation treatment and stabilization of the glazed brick façade.
• Maintains comprehensive conservation documentation and reports.
• Operates microscopes and analytical equipment used in conservation research.
• Collaborates with curatorial, collections, registration, and education staff.
• Ensures compliance with AIC and IIC ethical guidelines and professional practices.
• Writes condition reports and manages loaned pieces for University museums.

Skills

Conservation theory & ethics

Attention to detail

Project management

Written communication

Laboratory safety

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MA/MS in Conservation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

XRF

SEM

Raman spectroscopy

Museum databases

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a Project Conservator to lead conservation work on the Sin Temple glazed brick façade from Khorsabad, Iraq (8th century BCE). Reporting to the Head Conservator, you will document treatments, perform analyses, and collaborate with curatorial and academic staff within a grant-funded program.

This role offers a hybrid schedule and focuses on advancing best practices in archaeological conservation, outreach, and future preservation planning.