Position at University of Glasgow

Research Associate: Scientific Research
Centre for Textile Conservation
University of Glasgow

Fixed Term.  The post is for 30 months, full-time, from 1 January
2016.

Research and Teaching Grade 7: UKP33,242- UKP37,394

Ref: 011025

We are looking for a researcher to join an interdisciplinary team to
take part in a ground-breaking investigation of a key aspect of
Pacific culture.  The three-year research project, Situating Pacific
Barkcloth Production in Time and Place, is being funded by the Arts
and Humanities Research Council, and is a collaboration between the
University of Glasgow, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the National
Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian Institution.

Barkcloth is made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree and
other plants.  By studying the material closely, it is hoped that we
will gain new insight into the lost skills, culture and knowledge
associated with this ancient craft.  This innovative project will
integrate the methodologies of museum anthropology, history,
scientific analysis, botany and conservation.  We are looking for
staff who bring technical skills to the project and who also enjoy
working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The post-holder will undertake a pioneering exploration into novel
analytical methods of identifying the plant fibres used to make
Pacific barkcloth.  The job requires expert knowledge of analytical
methods of materials' identification relevant to the study of
barkcloth.  It is not expected that the researcher will have
specialist knowledge of all the analytical techniques to be applied
but s(he) should be able to demonstrate expertise in one or more
relevant areas and the ability to work with a wide range of
researchers to develop research questions and synthesise results.
The successful candidate will be expected to help manage and direct
this complex and challenging project, as well as contribute to the
dissemination of project outcomes through research publications,
conferences and the project website.

Apply online at

    <URL:http://www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs>

Closing date:  20 September 2015

The University is committed to equality of opportunity in
employment.

Frances Lennard
Senior Lecturer, Textile Conservation
Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History
School of Culture and Creative Arts
University of Glasgow
8 University Gardens
Glasgow G12 8QH
United Kingdom
+44 141 330 7607


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