Director, Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education.
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Director to lead its comprehensive
conservation and preservation science research and education center, the
Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE). The mission
of SCMRE is 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. Furthermore, the Center staff formulates and conducts research,
training and education programs in conservation and scientific studies of
collections to serve national and international needs of museums. The Center
serves as a source of technical information, advice and assistance both to
the Smithsonian and other institutions on matters of collection conservation
and preservation. For a more detailed description of the Center's programs
access www.si.edu/scmre.

We are seeking an accomplished scholar, conservator and/or scientist to
provide leadership to the Center in the development, conduct and review of
basic research programs and projects in conservation and preservation
science research. The director is responsible for shaping a strategic vision
for the Center and for articulating that vision within the Smithsonian
Institution and to potential donors, government agencies, national and
international museums, and the general public. Applicants should possess a
record of achievement in conservation or preservation research and
management experience at a level that includes planning, goal setting, grant
writing, budget formulation and supervision of a technical staff.
Applications from women, minority, or disabled candidates are welcomed. For
a complete application package and instructions please access our website
www.si.edu/ohr and retrieve announcement number EX-03-06. The Smithsonian
Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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