Position at National Gallery of Denmark

Senior Researcher in Conservation Science
Centre for Art Technological Studies and Conservation (CATS)
National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)

<URL:http://smk.dk>

The Centre for Art Technological Studies and Conservation (CATS) at
the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK) wishes to appoint a senior
researcher in conservation science. The focus is on artists'
materials and techniques, and on the deterioration of materials.
Working with the Keeper of Conservation and Scientific Research, the
senior researcher will establish the research and reputation of the
CATS and plan for its future maintenance and development.

Responsibilities:

    Plans for the development and implementation of a strong
    conservation science program within CATS with a focus on
    non-destructive analytical techniques including Raman
    spectroscopy.

    Undertake research into materials and techniques of objects
    within the visual arts and presenting and publishing the results
    internationally.

    Supervision of fellow research staff.

    Selection and maintenance of research and analytical equipment
    needed to establish and run CATS.

    Examination and analysis of works of art using specialized
    equipment, and the documentation and interpretation of results.

    Acting as a representative for the CATS in national and
    international fora.

Qualifications:

    PhD in chemistry/physical sciences with significant experience
    in analytical chemistry and materials identification, relating
    to art and artefacts.

    Knowledge of art and art history is desirable, as is the ability
    to disseminate and communicate the subject matter of scientific
    research to a non-technical audience.

    The candidate must have a strong interest in collaborative
    research since close collaboration with conservation scientists
    from partner institutions is expected.

Salary and employment conditions:

Working hours are 37 per week.

Salary is in agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Danish
Association of Masters and PhDs.  An academic committee containing
external examiners will evaluate the applications cf. applicable
rules regarding research staff under the Danish Ministry of Culture.

Application procedure:

You apply for the job via our e-recruitment system on

    <URL:http://www.smk.dk>

On the jobs-page you find practical information in regards to the
application procedure. Please upload letter of intent, resume and
names and contact details of three professional references. A
scientific curriculum including a record of peer-reviewed
publications to be evaluated by the committee must also be
forwarded.

Please note that the file/s should be no larger than 20 Megabytes.

The application etc. must be uploaded no later than Thursday 17
November 2011.

When you have uploaded relevant documents via the e-recruitment
system, you will within 24 hours receive a confirmation e-mail.

About CATS: CATS, Centre for Art Technological Studies and
Conservation (CATS) was made possible by a substantial donation as a
collaborative venture between the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK),
The National Museum of Denmark (NM) and the School of Conservation
(SoC) at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. While this initial
donation will support the CATS for five years, the partners aim to
seek further funding to sustain the Centre permanently.

    CATS
    National Gallery of Denmark
    Solvgade 48-50
    DK-1307 Copenhagen K

Information about CATS can be found on

    <URL:http://www.smk.dk/en/about-smk/news/artikel/
        new-centre-for-technical-art-history
        -will-safeguard-cultural-heritage/>

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    email. There should be no newline.

Questions:

If you have any questions in regards to the application procedure,
please contact

    HR-consultant
    Christian Svanning Mikkelsen
    +45 3374 8472
    christian.mikkelsen<-a t->smk< . >dk

Further information about the position may be obtained from the

    Keeper of Conservation and Scientific Research
    Dr Jorgen Wadum
    +45 3374 8450
    j.wadum<-a t->smk< . >dk

Dr Jorgen Wadum
Keeper of Conservation and Director of CATS
+45 +45 3374 8450
Mobile: +45 +45 2559 7808

Statens Museum for Kunst
Solvgade 48-50
DK-1307 Kobenhavn K
+45-3374-8494
Fax: +45-3374-8404

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