Position at Museum Conservation Institute

Post Doctoral Associate
Museum Conservation Institute
Smithsonian Institution

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to work with
Dr. Mehdi Moini at a recently established mass spectrometry and
proteomics laboratory at the Smithsonian Museum Conservation
Institute.

The aim of the laboratory is to develop mass spectrometry and
proteomics technologies relevant to museums' specimens. Projects
include but are not limited to: species (fungus, etc.) and
proteinaceous objects identification using metabolomics and
proteomics techniques; biological dating using various MS techniques
such as amino acid racemization; analysis of insoluble proteinaceous
or polymeric materials; analysis of paints, inks, etc. using surface
ionization techniques; as well as development of portable
separation-mass spectrometry devices for onsite chemical/biological
analysis.

The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in the area of
separation, micro- and nanofabrication, mass spectrometry, and
proteomics and an outstanding academic track record demonstrated by
publications in refereed journals. Working experience with Thermo
LTQ Orbitrap Veloes, ABI Qstar and 4700 TOF/TOF, as well as with
capillary electrophoresis and 2D nano-LC is essential. Experience
with DART and microfabrication of fluidic networks would be an
advantage, but is not essential.

The position is for one year, with a possibility of an extension for
the second year and is available immediately, but applicants wishing
to start at any time up to June 1, 2011 will be considered. The
stipend for this position is $40,000, with allowance for health
insurance.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume,
including lists of publications and references to

    Dr. Mehdi Moini
    moinim<-a t->si< . >edu

Mehdi Moini, Ph.D.
Museum Conservation Institute
Smithsonian Institution
Museum Support Center, Room D 2001
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746-2863
301-238-1238
Fax: 301-238-3709


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