Position at Tate

Researcher, Conservation Science, NANORESTART
Tate

Reference:     TG1134
Band:          3L

Department:    Conservation

Salary:        UKP29,300 per annum

23 Months Fixed-term
Full-time

Reporting to:  Senior Conservation Scientist
Location:  Millbank, London

Revolutionise the conservation of contemporary art.

Funded by the EU, the NANORESTART project aims to address the often
extremely fast degradation of materials used by contemporary
artists.  Working at the cutting edge of modern chemistry and
material science, the project will focus on the development and
evaluation of highly innovative conservation techniques.

This is your chance to work with one of the most globally important
art institutions on ground-breaking research into one of the most
significant challenges facing modern and contemporary art
conservation.  You will make a significant contribution by producing
test polymeric substrate samples and evaluating substrate cleaning
systems using analytical and imaging technologies.  You'll also
circulate results to our research partners, contribute to the
dissemination of research and facilitate the transfer of knowledge
from the project into practice within Tate.  The scientific analysis
of our collection will also fall within your remit.

An active post-doctoral researcher, or having recently completed
doctoral studies, you will have experience of conservation science,
heritage science, technical art history or a physical science.
Alongside at least two publications that demonstrate autonomous and
original research, preferably related to conservation or heritage
science, you will bring experience of gas chromatography, FTIR
spectroscopy, digital microscopy or equivalent.  As the role will
involve multiple collaborations with international partners,
meticulous organisation and attention to detail will be essential.
Above all, you will be driven to achieve with the ability to use
your own initiative.

How to apply: Our opportunities are open for you to apply online.
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is Thursday, 1 October 2015 by 17.00.  Interviews will be held on
Monday, 19 October 2015.

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