Position at Getty Conservation Institute

Assistant Scientist
The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located in Los Angeles,
California, and one of the operating programs of the J. Paul Getty
Trust, works internationally to advance conservation practice in the
visual arts, broadly interpreted to include objects, collections,
architecture, and sites.  The GCI serves the conservation community
through scientific research, education and training, model field
projects, and the broad dissemination of the results of both its own
work and the work of others in the field.  In all its endeavors, the
GCI focuses on the creation and dissemination of knowledge that will
benefit the professionals and organizations responsible for the
conservation of the world's cultural heritage.

The GCI's Science Department is seeking an individual to fill the
position of Assistant Scientist, within the Technical Studies
research group.  This research group focuses on the scientific study
of objects from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum (JPGM)
and other partner institutions to further the understanding and
preservation of these works in collaboration with conservators and
curators; to disseminate our findings through professional
publications and conferences; and to contribute to the GCI's work in
advancing the field of conservation through the organization of
seminars; symposia and workshops.  Please see:

    <URL:http://www.getty.edu/conservation/our_projects/science/coll_res/index.html>

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Technical Studies research head,
the Assistant Scientist will work primarily with the antiquities,
sculpture and decorative arts conservation departments from the
JPGM, for the study of stone, metal, glass and ceramics.  Successful
candidates will be expected to conduct scientific analyses and
research on works of art using the wide range of chemical and
instrumental techniques available at the GCI.  In addition,
independent research projects that further the understanding or
preservation of works of art, collaborating with other cultural or
academic institutions as appropriate, may be developed.

Qualifications: The Assistant Scientist must have a Bachelor's
degree in chemistry or other natural science, Master's degree
preferred; 1-3 years of experience in scientific research,
preferably in the field of cultural heritage.  Hands-on familiarity
with: taking, mounting and analyzing cross-sections; materials
analysis using analytical instrumental techniques such as XRF, Raman
and multispectral imaging; polarized and UV microscopy; and scanning
electron microscopy is strongly desired as well as experience with
ICP-MS, isotope analysis, TEM, XRD, and synchrotron spectroscopies
(i.e., XANES, EXAFS). The successful candidate must be adaptable,
analytical, and a creative problem-solver and thinker; able to work
effectively in a highly collaborative and variable environment; have
conservation training or experience working with conservators in a
conservation science laboratory; and possess excellent organization,
communication, and writing skills.

An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with
experience will be provided.

To apply, please see:

    <URL:https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2478/assistant-scientist/job>

All applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and
curriculum vitae as a single file (either a PDF or a Word document)
when prompted to upload a Resume online.  Candidates who
successfully complete the online application process will receive an
automated message from "autoreply<-at->icims<.>com".

If you have specific questions about the Assistant Scientist
position, please email gcistaffing<-at->getty<.>edu

Deadline for applications is May 8, 2015


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