The Chester Beatty is pleased to offer a twelve-month internship in conservation. The scheme is co-funded by the Heritage Council and the generous support of the Chester Beatty's Patrons. The internship offers the possibility of professional workplace experience within a prestigious institution.
Details of the internship
The successful candidate will gain experience working in the busy Conservation Laboratory. He/She will work under the supervision of the Conservation Team. Practical projects will be assigned to fit in with the museum?s on-going treatment, exhibition and loan programs and include the preparation of manuscripts and single folios for digitization from across the collections.
The internship is for a period of one year only and will be funded at a rate of ?26,967 per annum (subject to PRSI and PAYE). The start date is flexible and can be adjusted to fit the successful candidate?s existing commitments; however he/she would ideally start in November/December 2019.
The deadline for applications is Friday, August 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. and interviews will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Further information and details on how to apply are available to download here: https://chesterbeatty.ie/assets/uploads/2018/09/2019_CB_Internship-in-Conservation.pdf.
Kristine Rose-Beers ACR, Senior Conservator
Phone + 353 1 4070750
Direct Line + 353 1 4070756
Fax + 353 1 4070760
http://www.chesterbeatty.ie
The Chester Beatty opens a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. Its rich collection of manuscripts, prints, icons, miniature paintings, early printed books and objects d'art from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe offers visitors a visual feast - all the result of the collecting activities of one man.
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