Location: New York,NY, USA
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Assistant Conservator will support conservation efforts related to the Human Remains Collection Care Program (HRCCP), part of the Museum's renewed approach to the stewardship of human remains
Job duties include:
* As part of the HRCCP team, the Assistant Conservator will support the following programmatic goals:
* Develop and implement project-specific procedures.
* Evaluate rehousing methods/materials through standardized research and testing protocols.
* Monitor and assess the collection storage environment (i.e., temperature/RH, IPM, risk assessment).
* Evaluate collection condition to provide handling and/or rehousing guidance, as needed.
* Rehouse those items that require special attention due to condition or space restrictions.
* Offer general conservation lab support, including the following:
* Address preventive conservation demands within collection storage and display (i.e., integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, risk assessment).
* Complete conservation treatment and documentation of the wide range of natural science and anthropology collections.
* Perform general lab maintenance and support.
The expected salary range for the Assistant Conservator is $65,000/annual - $75,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.