{"id":11428,"date":"2014-09-02T08:45:07","date_gmt":"2014-09-02T13:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.conservators-converse.org\/?p=11428"},"modified":"2014-09-02T08:45:07","modified_gmt":"2014-09-02T13:45:07","slug":"job-posting-beal-family-postgraduate-fellow-in-conservation-science-harvard-art-museums-straus-center-for-conservation-and-technical-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources.culturalheritage.org\/conservators-converse\/2014\/09\/02\/job-posting-beal-family-postgraduate-fellow-in-conservation-science-harvard-art-museums-straus-center-for-conservation-and-technical-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Posting: Beal Family Postgraduate Fellow in Conservation Science (HARVARD ART MUSEUMS, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies)"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARVARD ART MUSEUMS, <\/strong>Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies<\/strong>
\nBeal Family Postgraduate Fellow in Conservation Science<\/strong>
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\nThe Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies is seeking a postdoctoral scientist for a 3-year research fellowship in the field of conservation science. Reporting to the senior conservation scientist, the fellow works with scientists, conservators, conservation fellows, curators, and academic art historians on research projects, utilizing a broad range of art and artists\u2019 materials collections in the Harvard Art Museums and other institutions. Emphasis will be shared between traditional and modern\/contemporary artists\u2019 materials and techniques. Provides analytical services to the Harvard Art Museums\u2019 conservators and curators in the study and preservation of the collections and documents findings. Organizes workshops and symposia to engage others in examining issues related to conservation science research. Assists with instrument maintenance and repair as necessary, and in training others to use the instruments.
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\nRequired Education, Experience, and Skills<\/strong>
\nBasic Qualifications <\/strong>
\nPhD in chemistry\/physical science, combined with experimental research experience and an ability to conduct academic research required.
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\nAdditional Qualifications<\/strong>
\nThe successful candidate will have a high level of scientific achievement and a serious interest in a career as a scientist in the museum field. Experience with microscopy of diverse types, image analysis, and advanced computational skills desirable. Strong oral and written communications skills required. Demonstrated interest in the visual arts, record of publication and\/or presentation, and knowledge of one or more foreign languages preferred.
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\nAdditional Information<\/strong>
\nThe Straus Center has a long history of multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, curators, and art historians. The Harvard Art Museums house world-renowned art collections and important study collections of art and artists\u2019 materials. The laboratories are equipped with polarized light and reflectance\/UV fluorescence microscopes, and GC-MS, MALDI-TOF-MS, FT-IR, Raman, and XRF spectrometers. Beyond the resources of the center, Harvard University and other local universities and museums offer access to specialized analytical equipment and a large scientific community.
\nPlease note this is a term position beginning September 1, 2015, ending August 31, 2018.
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\nApplication Instructions <\/strong>
\nA complete application includes a curriculum vitae and statement of interest, not to exceed one page, single-spaced, summarizing the applicant\u2019s interests and intent in the fellowship.
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\nPlease apply online: http:\/\/hr.harvard.edu\/search-jobs.
\nSearch by School\/Unit: Harvard Art Museums.
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\nApplication deadline<\/strong>: January 2, 2015
\nInterview notification<\/strong>: January 26\u201329, 2015
\nInterviews held<\/strong>: February 24\u2013March 6, 2015
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\nInquiries may be directed to: am_straus@harvard.edu.
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\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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