Senior
Researcher in Conservation Science
Centre
for Art Technological Studies and Conservation (CATS)
The Centre for Art Technological Studies and Conservation (CATS) at the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK) wishes to appoint a senior researcher in conservation science. The focus is on artists' materials and techniques, and on the deterioration of materials. Working with the Keeper of Conservation and Scientific Research, the senior researcher will establish the research and reputation of the CATS and plan for its future maintenance and development.
Responsibilities:Plans for the development and implementation of a strong conservation science program within CATS with a focus on non-destructive analytical techniques including Raman spectroscopy.
Undertake research into
materials and techniques of objects within the visual arts and presenting and
publishing the results internationally.
Supervision of fellow
research staff.
Selection and maintenance
of research and analytical equipment needed to establish and run CATS.
Examination and analysis
of works of art using specialized equipment, and the documentation and
interpretation of results.
Acting as a
representative for the CATS in national and international fora.
Qualifications:PhD in chemistry/physical sciences with significant experience in analytical chemistry and materials identification, relating to art and artefacts.
Knowledge of art and art history is desirable, as is the ability to disseminate and communicate the subject matter of scientific research to a non-technical audience.
The candidate must have
a strong interest in collaborative research since close collaboration with
conservation scientists from partner institutions is expected.
Salary
and employment conditions:
Working hours are 37 per week. Salary is in agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Danish Association of Masters and PhDs. An academic committee containing external examiners will evaluate the applications cf. applicable rules regarding research staff under the Danish Ministry of Culture.
Application
procedure:
You apply for the job
via our e-recruitment system on www.smk.dk. On the jobs-page you find practical information in regards to the
application procedure. Please upload letter of intent, resumé and names and
contact details of three professional references. A scientific curriculum
including a record of peer-reviewed publications to be evaluated by the committee must
also be forwarded.
Please note that the
file/s should be no larger than 20 Megabyte.
The application etc.
must be uploaded no later than Thursday 17 November 2011.
When you have uploaded
relevant documents via the e-recruitment system, you will within 24 hours
receive a confirmation e-mail.
About
CATS:
CATS, Centre for Art
Technological Studies and Conservation (CATS) was made possible by a
substantial donation as a collaborative venture between the National Gallery of
Denmark (SMK), The National Museum of Denmark (NM) and the
CATS
National Gallery of
Sølvgade 48-50
DK-1307
Information about CATS
can be found on
http://www.smk.dk/en/about-smk/news/artikel/new-centre-for-technical-art-history-will-safeguard-cultural-heritage/
Questions:
If you have any questions
in regards to the application procedure, please contact HR-consultant Christian
Svanning Mikkelsen, +45 3374 8472; [log in to unmask]
Further information
about the position may be obtained from the Keeper of Conservation and
Scientific Research, Dr