Position at Artists' Materials Center

Senior Staff Scientist
Artists' Materials Center
Carnegie Mellon University
<URL:http://www.cmu.edu/amc/AMC/>

This position is available to design and execute research into the
chemical mechanisms of polymer degradation, particularly
deterioration induced by physical stresses.  This position will also
be part of a team aimed at developing a non-destructive sensor for
polymer deterioration, helping to design the sensor and evaluate its
performance on degrading polymer systems.  Qualified candidates
should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or polymer science with an emphasis
in polymer degradation chemistry studies.  The candidate should have
an interest in beginning or continuing a career in conservation
science.  Familiarity with molecular weight measurements, analytical
instrumentation, optical spectroscopies, molecular modeling,
personal computers, and instrument interface programming language is
desirable.  Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover
letter referencing job #81094 to:

    Carnegie Mellon University
    Human Resources-Employment
    Whitfield Hall
    143 N. Craig St.
    Pittsburgh PA 15213-3890

Further information about the research center can be found at
<URL:http://www.cmu.edu/amc>.

AA/EOE.

Amy Lawrence
Artists' Materials Center
Carnegie Mellon University
700 Technology Dr., Rm. 3325
Pittsburgh, PA  15219


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