Position at Rathgen Research Laboratory

Organic Chemist
Rathgen Research Laboratory
Job reference: SMB-RF-1-2014

The Rathgen Research Laboratory, which forms part of the Staatliche
Museen zu Berlin - Preussischer Kulturbesitz, is currently seeking
to fill as soon as possible a permanent position for an Organic
Chemist

The position is graded at grade 13 TVoD (Collective Agreement for
the German public service).

The Rathgen Research Laboratory is the leading institution for art
technology, archaeometry and conservation science at the Staatliche
Museen zu Berlin.  It carries out investigations on a broad variety
of materials within the museum collections and focuses its research
on scientific issues related to art and archaeological objects in
close cooperation with curators, archaeologists, conservation
scientists and conservators.  It carries forward the tradition of
the world's oldest scientific museum laboratory, the Chemical
Laboratory of the Royal Museums in Berlin, which was founded on
April 1, 1888 and bears today the name of its first director,
Friedrich Rathgen.

Main activities/Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be
able to apply advanced knowledge of scientific research as it
relates to organic substances within the collection of the
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.  She/he will work closely with
scientists, conservators and curators across interdisciplinary lines
in an extremely diversified and intellectually stimulating
collection environment.  It is also expected from the candidate to
keep a good and close working relationship with the technical staff
and members of other departments.  She/he will examine works of art,
perform analyses, interpret results using and maintaining the
specialized equipment of the laboratory and document of the results
in written reports.  She/he will take part in the development and
application for research grants with internal and external partners,
prepares proposals for research projects with a focus on organic
chemistry and realise research projects.  The applicant will
document und publish scientific results.  She/he will ensure quality
management and work out concepts for the public awareness of
scientific results.  She/he will supervise and guide technical
staff, interns and visiting scholars and will play an important part
in the development of a high-quality, scientifically based research
and advisory service.

Requirements:

    Completed graduate studies in the field of chemistry or a
    related field

    Well funded knowledge of organic substances, natural and
    synthetic materials

    Profound knowledge testified by scientific publications of the
    analytical techniques in the field of organic chemistry
    (infrared and Raman spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography,
    mass spectrometry among others)

    Up-to-date knowledge of organic trace, analytical procedures and
    sample preparation

    Experience in performing national and international research
    projects

    A minimum of three years' practical experience in scientific
    research

    Experience in the areas of conservation science and/or art
    technology and/or archaeometry is desirable

    Strong verbal/writing communication skills as well as experience
    and interest in teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment

    Excellent IT knowledge, especially concerning spectrum
    evaluation procedure

    Very good written and oral knowledge of German and English

Desired skills

    PhD in the field of chemistry or a related field

    Experience in teamwork with scientists, conservators and
    curators in cultural facilities

    Basic knowledge of a foreign language

The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz is an equal opportunities
employer as set out by Bundesgleichstellungsgesetz (Federal Equal
Opportunities Act).  Applications from female applicants are
welcome.  Applicants with disabilities will be considered with
priority in cases of equal qualification.  Applicants must be
prepared to adjust their working times to work requirements.

Please send your application with a CV, career progression and copy
of certificates/letters of recommendation quoting job reference
SMB-RF-1-2014 by March 23, 2015 to:

    Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz
    Der Prasident
    Sachgebiet I 2 b
    Von-der-Heydt-Str. 16-18
    10785 Berlin

Please do not apply by email.  If you would like the documents
submitted returned to you, please enclose a SAE.

For further information please contact Mrs. Dr. Reiche (specialist
department) on +49 30 266 42 7101or Mrs. Dahlmann (HR department) on
+49 30 266 41 1720


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