Museum Collections Conservator

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time
About the Role:

The University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge seeks a skilled Assistant Conservator to join our team. As a specialist in conservation, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including conservation treatments, environmental monitoring, and integrated pest management.

We require a candidate with a strong educational background in conservation, preferably with a focus on natural history collections. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated their ability to work effectively in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training in developing their specialism in the conservation of natural history collections.

Our team offers a supportive and dynamic work environment that fosters growth and development.

The estimated annual salary for this role is £30,000 - £40,000.



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