Position at Yale

Director 3- 13168BR
Director of Scientific Research
Center for Conservation and Preservation
Yale University

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Conservation and
Preservation, the Director of Scientific Research will establish and
lead a research laboratory serving all the collections of cultural
property at Yale University. The Director of Scientific Research
will plan, conduct, and foster research, develop analytical
procedures, lead the analysis of the collections and long-term plans
for the Center. Participate in international conferences and publish
in peer-reviewed journals. It is anticipated that the laboratory
will develop particular expertise in non-destructive methods of
examination and analysis and take advantage of the resources of the
Digital Center, which will also be established at Yale West Campus.
In addition to dedicated equipment in the research laboratory, the
Director will utilize the resources of the University to further
instrumental analysis of cultural materials, both on the Yale West
Campus and on the Central Campus. The Director will hire and manage
a staff of professionals, pre- and post-doctoral students, and
research fellows.

Qualifications:

    Ph.D. in Chemistry or another physical science combined with a
    demonstrated interest in the conservation of cultural materials.

    Experience in the application of scientific techniques to the
    conservation of cultural materials.

    Experience in the examination and analysis of the materials and
    techniques of material culture.

    Experience with microscopy.

    Supervisory experience with technical and/or professional staff
    demonstrating high-level management and interpersonal skills.

    Project management experience with a proven track record of
    completion on time.

    A record of membership of appropriate professional bodies,
    participation in and contribution to conferences and workshops.

    A record of peer reviewed publications.

    Strong experience with museum and/or cultural heritage work and
    research.

    Knowledge of material science and of the interactions between
    materials and their environment.

    Demonstrated experimental and theoretical skills in their
    academic discipline and in the mechanisms of deterioration of
    cultural property.

Application: For more information and immediate consideration,
please apply online at the Yale STARS job posting website

    <URL:http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application>
    Choose "Search openings
    The Stars requistion number for this position is 13168BR
    Keyword: Director 3

Alternatively contact

    Ian McClure,
    Chief Conservator
    Yale University Art Gallery
    203 432 7628
    ian.mcclure<-a t->yale< . >edu,

Discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a
career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces,
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful
accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the
best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal
paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety
of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much
more.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and
strongly encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented minority groups.

Ian McClure
Susan Morse Hilles Chief Conservator
Yale University Art Gallery
PO Box 208271-8271
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-7628
Fax: 203-432-9369


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