Position at Freer Gallery

Conservation Science Position
Freer Gallery of Art

The Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, Freer
Gallery of Art/Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution,
will have available (September 2004) a short-term position to work
in a research program devoted to the study of East Asian paintings
using scientific methods.

We are looking for a person with a good background in the physical
sciences who can participate in the program of developing novel
approaches to research ands applying them and existing methods to
the study of paintings in the collections. Either M.S. or Ph.D.
level qualifications (or their equivalent) in a branch of the
physical sciences might be appropriate.  Previous experience in the
field is desirable but not essential. Applicants should be U.S.
citizens or permanently resident non-citizens. The position may be
at grade IS-9 ($41,815 + benefits) or IS-11 ($50,593 + benefits),
depending on qualifications, and the appointment will be for one
year in the first place with the possibility of renewal for a
second.

Applications (include curriculum vitae and names and addresses of
three referees) and inquiries to:

    John Winter
    DSCR, Freer/Sackler Galleries
    Smithsonian Institution
    Washington DC 20560-0707
    202-357-4880, ext: 279
    wintejo [at] asia__si__edu

The Smithsonian is an equal opportunity employer.


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