Position at Northwestern University-Art institute of Chicago Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS)

Postdoctoral Fellow
Northwestern University Art Institute of Chicago Center for
    Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS)

Deadline: October 1, 2015.

The Northwestern University-Art Institute of Chicago Center for
Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS) is seeking a Postdoctoral
Fellow to undertake objects-based and objects-inspired scientific
research in the arts.  Reporting to the Center's Senior Scientist,
the postdoctoral fellow would support the research agenda of the
Center that includes collaborative research projects with
institutions of cultural heritage in the United States, Europe, and
around the world.  While experience and interest in the material
analysis of ceramics, glass, and metals is preferable, candidates
from all backgrounds will be considered.  The appointment will be
for two years, with a renewable third year by mutual agreement,
through funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Primary duties:

    Perform scientific research: (a) to characterize materials,
    structures and components of artworks either in their original
    state or after aging or deterioration; (b) to broaden ways of
    studying works of art, and(c) to synthesize scientific findings
    to address art historical and archaeological questions.  Conduct
    applied research to support broader areas of inquiries as
    delineated in project proposals

    Maintain working relationships with curators and conservators at
    participating institutions as well as with Northwestern faculty
    and technical staff to foster collaborative research projects
    and publications centered on cultural heritage science

    Work with the Center's Senior Scientist and Directors to foster
    understanding and assimilation of results and approaches of
    scientific research in the arts among curators, conservators,
    university professors and their students, administrators, other
    staff, the general public and other AIC and NU support groups

    Operate analytical instruments after required training

    Maintain records of research and analysis and sample archives

    Compile final reports for all completed projects

    Contribute to the preparation of reports to funding agencies

    Travel to attend conferences, present papers and confer with
    colleagues in the US and internationally

    Contribute to the production of high-level scientific research
    publications in the field of cultural heritage science and
    technical art history

Minimum qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Materials
Science and Engineering, Physics, related disciplines, or in
Conservation Science/ Archaeological Science is required.

Application materials consisting of a CV and cover letter along with
names and contact information of three references should be uploaded
to the NU-ACCESS online application.

    <URL:http://www.nuaccess.northwestern.edu/about-us/employment-opportunities.html>

by October 1, 2015 for full consideration.  To support the
application up to three recent peer reviewed publications can also
be uploaded as PDFs.

Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.  Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate
against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age,
disability, citizenship, veteran status or other protected group
status.  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United
States.


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