Position at National Gallery

The following advertisement will appear in 'New Scientist' this
week. This post, in the Scientific Department at the National
Gallery, London, might also be of interest to computer-literate
conservators.

Research Post in Digital Imaging (The National Gallery, London)

At the National Gallery, we have been conducting research into
high-resolution digital imaging and analysis of paintings for some
years. We have recently received funding from Hewlett Packard  to
support a nine month post to develop and extend the current digital
imaging equipment, to investigate improved methods of calibration
and to work on computer reconstruction of the colour in images of
paintings in which pigments have undergone irreversible changes.

The successful candidate will have a background in computer science,
physics or natural sciences; a knowledge of colour science would be
an advantage. They will have good practical skills in electronics
and mechanics and will be familiar with UNIX, C and Motif - some C++
experience would be useful. Strong self-motivation, the ability to
work in a small research group and  an interest in seeing the
results of these studies published in an appropriate journal are
essential; an interest in western European painting is highly
desirable.

The salary for a fixed-term post for nine months will be at the
equivalent of #13,500 per annum. Application forms can be obtained
from The Personnel Department, The National Gallery, Trafalgar
Square, London WC2N 5DN (+44 171 747 2812) and should be returned
before the 18th of April. For informal discussion of any aspect of
the post, contact Dr David Saunders (+44 171 747 2826 or
ds<-a t->ng-london< . >org< . >uk) or Dr John Cupitt (+44 171 930 2108 or
john<-a t->giorgio< . >hart< . >bbk< . >ac< . >uk).

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