Description of Tasks

Conservation Treatments

• Examine collections and identify treatment needs
• Formulate treatment proposals, conduct treatments and monitoring after treatments

Exhibitions and Loans

• Conduct tests on use of materials, advise on climatic environment and handling of artefacts
• Implementation of conservation requirements for exhibitions and monitoring and maintenance of the requirements

Storage and Preservation

• Establish and implement conservation guidelines and standards of practice based on current ethics and principles to ensure a holistic approach to collection care
• Provide advice on collection display methods and maintenance of collections storage facilities

Research and Analysis

• Enhance collection knowledge and significance through conservation research
• Conduct and publish research on conservation issues related to preservation of collections, treatments and technical understanding etc.

Qualification Requirements

• A degree or post-graduate degree in Conservation from an internationally-recognised conservation training programme;
• 3-5 years of relevant practical experience in conservation of relevant conservation disciplines;
• Demonstrated achievements in conservation treatments, preservation techniques, researches and analytical instrumentation skills;
• Familiarity and experience in handling cultural materials and demonstrate relevance in making sound judgements in applying conservation principles and practices; and
• Proficient in Chinese or English, verbal and written.