Archaeological Conservator (Assistant Keeper Grade II)The National Museum of Ireland is seeking to appoint an Archaeological Conservator (Assistant Keeper Grade II).
The post holder will have a primary focus on the conservation of Irish archaeological collections and will address freshly excavated material as well as the conservation and collection care needs of objects from many historic excavations. Additionally, the post holder will play a key role in preventive conservation for archaeological collections of the National Museum of Ireland (NMI).
The post holder will be based primarily in the Conservation Department, Collins Barracks but will work across all NMI sites containing archaeological collections. The post holder will manage or oversee and influence the work of other staff, volunteers, contractors, and interns in matters of collection care.
Conservation is a busy Department engaged in the preservation of the collections through investigative, remedial, and preventive conservation measures. It is primarily located in Collins Barracks, Dublin with further facilities at some of our other Dublin sites and in the Museum of Country Life, Mayo.
Conservation cares for well in excess of 6,000,000 objects in the Museum's collections across four curatorial Divisions (Irish Antiquities, Natural History, Irish Folklife, and Art and Industry) and in their storage facilities.
In addition, staff of the Conservation Department contribute to Conservation Education through delivery of course modules for university undergraduate and post-graduate degrees, public programming, and other means.
Salary range (PPC): Entry will be at the minimum of the scale - €37,583 per annum, the 1st point on the Assistant Keeper Grade II National Museum PPC Scale (Public Service Agreement 2024-2026 – 1% Increase). The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with the Government pay policy. Range Pt.1 = €37,583 to Pt. 15 = €71,664.
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