Internships at Smithsonian Institution

2012 Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute Analytical Studies
    Group Intern Program
Supported by NSF REU Sites Program

The Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute in conjunction with
the NSF REU Sites Program is offering short-term opportunities for
undergraduates to work on research projects with staff members of
its technical studies and research group.  The Smithsonian's Museum
Conservation Institute (MCI) is the center for specialized technical
collections research and conservation for all Smithsonian museums,
collections, and research centers.  MCI combines state-of-the-art
instrumentation and scientific techniques to provide technical
research and characterization of objects.

Internships will take place during the summer of 2012.  Applicants
must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a university
program or scheduled to matriculate in the fall of 2012.  Acceptable
majors include, but are not limited to:  museum studies, art
history, archaeology, paleontology, chemistry, biochemistry,
biology, ecology, earth science, chemical engineering, and materials
science engineering.  Basic chemistry and mathematical coursework is
preferred; laboratory experience is not required.  Applicants must
be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A stipend will be offered
for a period of up to 10 weeks.

Projects will be supervised by one of the following staff members in
their specific project area.  Applicants are strongly urged to
contact potential advisors in advance of application.  Students are
also welcomed to propose projects of their choosing contingent upon
agreement of a staff member to advise the project.

    Christine France
    Physical Scientist
    301-238-1261
    francec<-at->si<.>edu
    Analyses of human and animal remains using stable isotope mass
    spectrometry

    Jennifer Giaccai
    Conservation Scientist
    301-238-1211
    giaccaij<-at->si<.>edu
    Analytical studies of artists' materials and degradation using
    gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, X-ray
    fluorescence, Raman, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

    Nicole Little
    Physical Scientist
    301-238-1243
    littlen<-at->si<.>edu
    Environmental studies of heavy metals using time of flight
    inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction,
    and scanning electron microscopy

    Odile Madden
    Research Scientist
    301-238-1257
    maddeno<-at->si<.>edu
    Analytical study of polymer composite materials in cultural
    heritage using Raman, FTIR, and/or XRF spectroscopies, as well
    as visible light and scanning electron microscopy

    Mehdi Moini
    Senior Research Scientist
    301-238-1238
    moinim<-at->si<.>edu
    Study of protein degradation in museums' proteinaceous specimens

    Melvin Wachowiak
    Senior Conservator
    301-238-1218
    wachowiakm<-at->si<.>edu
    Advanced imaging of archaeological objects using 2D- and
    3D-imaging techniques as well as optical imaging beyond the
    range of human vision

Applications must be made on line at

    <URL:https://solaa.si.edu>
    Apply for the Museum Conservation Institute Analytical Studies
    Group Intern Program.

Application deadline is March 30, 2012.
Selected candidates will be interviewed by telephone, although MCI
visits are welcome.

Notifications will be sent by April 15, 2012.

    <URL:http://www.si.edu/mci/english/professional_development/2012TechInternships.html>


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