Position at National Gallery of Art

Scientist
National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

The National Gallery of Art is pleased to announce a Scientist
position, which has been made possible through the generous support
of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.  The Gallery is seeking
applications from qualified candidates to conduct research on the
composition and degradation of artists' and conservation materials
with an emphasis on photographic materials in support of the
Scientific Research and Photograph Conservation Departments and the
Gallery's expanding acquisition, exhibition, and educational
programs.

The scientist will work closely with Gallery scientists to identify
research priorities related to the Gallery 's photograph
collections, collaborating with Gallery conservators, curators,
other Gallery staff, and partner institutions to advance scientific
and historical scholarship related to the science and conservation
of photographs and related materials.

Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent
residents with a Ph.D. or equivalent training in one of the physical
sciences, preferably chemistry, with prior experience and
well-developed knowledge of the use of spectroscopic techniques,
especially X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and Fourier-transform
infrared spectrometry.  Experience in gas chromatography,
high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other
methods for scientific analysis of compounds and related materials
found in works of art is also highly desirable.  Candidates must
demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills; those
with hands-on experience in traditional chemical methods of
photography are preferred.

Application Procedure: Interested Candidates must provide the
following materials:

    A curriculum vitae with basic biographical information, current
    and permanent addresses, email address, telephone numbers, a
    description of current and previous scientific experience, and
    three references with contact information

    A statement, not to exceed 1000 words, of interest and intent in
    applying for the position

    Offprints of up to four publications highlighting relevant
    experience

Formal applications and supporting materials must be transmitted via
email and sent by U.S. Postal Service or an express mail service for
receipt at the Gallery by no later than 9 November 2015 to:

    Michael Skalka
    Conservation Administrator
    Conservation Division
    National Gallery of Art
    2000B South Club Drive
    Landover MD 20785
    U.S.A.
    dcl<-at->nga<.>gov

Guidelines for electronic application submission may be obtained by
emailing Michael Skalka at the address above.

All applicants will be notified by 14 December 2015 of the decision
of the selection committee.


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