Basel, Switzerland

Assistant Conservator, Conservation, Conservator, Conservator of Objects No deadline

Assistant Conservator (Painting and Sculpture)

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English translation:

Position: Assistant Conservator (Paintings & Sculpture)
Employment: Full-time (100%)
Department: Presidential Department, Kunstmuseum Basel
Commencement: Starting from January 1, 2024, with a fixed-term contract until December 31, 2024

Your Responsibilities:

Collection and Exhibition Care: Your responsibilities will encompass the conservation and restoration of paintings and sculptures. You will provide support in managing the collection (14th-21st century) and in exhibition-related activities.
Preventive Conservation: You will actively participate in extensive preventive conservation tasks.
Loan Traffic Management: Your duties will include assisting with loan traffic. This involves preparing loans and creating condition reports.
Project Work: As part of your employment, you will have the opportunity to independently work on an in-house restoration project.

Your Profile:

Experience: You have practical experience in a museum setting and possess good IT skills.
Personality: You have a structured and independent work style and are a responsible, open-minded, and enthusiastic team player.
Education: You have recently completed your university or college studies in the field of conservation and restoration of paintings and sculptures, obtaining a diploma or master’s degree.
Language: You have fluent German, as well as good oral and written English skills.

Insight into Our Work: The Kunstmuseum Basel, affiliated with the Presidential Department, houses the world’s oldest public art collection. It presents diverse exhibitions and programs across its three locations: Hauptbau, Neubau, and Gegenwart. With over 230 employees, the Kunstmuseum Basel is one of Switzerland’s largest museums and internationally recognized for its prestige. By showcasing artworks from various epochs, it makes a significant contribution to the cultural diversity of the canton.