Consultant – Laboratory Processing of Museum Objects

Supports Khortytsia National Reserve to stabilise, conserve and document archaeological museum objects recovered from the Dnipro River and permanent collections, gaining practical experience while improving preservation conditions for cultural heritage under wartime risks.

Department: Culture Sector (CLT)

• Undertake conservation and restoration work on museum collections under Reserve staff guidance
• Stabilise archaeological objects during hydroarchaeological investigations near Khortytsia Island and the former Kakhovka Dam
• Conserve and stabilise the medieval dugout canoe and other waterlogged wooden vessels and artefacts
• Restore metal archaeological artefacts recovered from the Dnipro River
• Maintain preservation conditions for watercraft-related heritage objects ahead of wartime relocation or evacuation
• Submit regular progress reports for UNESCO approval

• Bachelor’s degree in history, restoration or a related field
• Working ability in Ukrainian

• Part-time assignment of 26 weeks at 16 hours per week
• Work is on site in Zaporizhzhia
• Regular progress reports require UNESCO approval