Job Posting: Research Physical Scientist (Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry) / Research Biochemist / Research Chemist – Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (Suitland, MD, USA)

The Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) is seeking a Research Physical Scientist (Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry) / Research Biochemist / Research Chemist to conduct research on works of art or on objects of cultural, historical or scientific value including biological and organic materials. The scientist will develop and apply new approaches to materials analysis using Orbitrap Velos mass spectrometry and /or gas chromatography – mass spectrometry combined with sampling techniques such as pyrolysis, headspace and solid-phase microextraction. It is expected that the candidate will participate in MCI research and technical studies. The successful candidate will have experience in research, professional presentation, and publication.
MCI is a scientific research center of the Smithsonian Institution with the mission to increase and disseminate scientific knowledge that improves preservation and conservation of museum collections and related material, with an emphasis on the collections of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums. For a more detailed description of the MCI’s programs please see www.si.edu/mci.
For a complete application package and instructions please access USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/ and retrieve the announcements:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/451547400?share=email 16A-SR-301892-MPA-MCI (MPA means open to current and federal employees)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/451547900?share=email 16A-SR-301892-DEU-MCI (DEU means open to all U. S. citizens)
Vacancy closes October 10, 2016
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.