Position at Fine Arts Expert Institute

Junior research scientist (.5 FTE)
Fine Arts Expert Institute FAEI

A new commercial laboratory for the technological study and
authentication of paintings in Geneva, Switzerland, is looking to
appoint a Junior research scientist (permanent position, 50% part
time in the first instance).

Candidates should have the following profile :

    Postgraduate degree in chemistry or a related subject and some
    experience in the technological investigation of works of art A
    conservator with significant experience in the scientific
    investigation of paintings (X-radiography, infrared
    reflectography, X-ray fluorescence, optical microscopy for
    pigment identification) would also be considered.

    Languages: good English and at least some French are essential,
    other languages would be an advantage

    Ability to work autonomously, reporting to one of two senior
    scientists at the laboratory

    Preparedness to use X-rays as part of your work

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface between
science, conservation and the art market, in a city consistently
considered to be among those with the best quality of life in the
world. The laboratory features new scientific equipment of the
highest standards.

Salary commensurate with experience. The position will remain open
until filled.

Please send your CV to

    M. Kilian Anheuser <kiliananheuser<-at->yahoo<.>fr>

and

    M. Yan Walther <ywalther<-at->faei<.>org>

Yan Walther
Office Manager and Scientific Assistant
FAEI - Fine Arts Expert Institute
Institut d'expertise des Beaux-Arts SA
6 A, route du Grand-Lancy
PO Box 1370
1211 Geneva 26
Switzerland
+41 22 706 19 80
Fax: +41 22 706 19 88

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