Position at Getty Conservation Institute

Research Lab Associate
Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located in Los Angeles,
California and the Getty Villa in Malibu, is one of the operating
programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust, working 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 Research Lab Associate, a three-year, limited-term
position within the Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative.

This research focuses on the characterization of paints used on
contemporary outdoor painted sculpture, the degradation of plastics
used in cultural heritage, and the effects of cleaning treatments on
modern paints.  Please see:

    <URL:http://www.getty.edu/conservation/our_projects/science/modcon/>

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Scientist, Modern and
Contemporary Art research, the Research Lab Associate will perform a
range of activities in support of scientific analysis on this
project, including: performing sample preparation, run routine
analysis on samples, compile and interpret analytical data
collected, organize reports and data files; and perform literature
searches and gather background information on a variety of projects.
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.

Qualifications: The Research Lab Associate must have a Bachelor's
degree in chemistry, physics or other natural science; 3-5 years of
scientific laboratory research experience.  Experience with
analytical instrumentation, ideally FTIR, SEM-EDS and PyGCMS, and
knowledge of scientific research and the conservation issues of
contemporary paintings and sculpture strongly preferred.  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, conservation training or
experience working with conservators in a conservation science
laboratory strongly preferred; and possess excellent organization,
data management, communication, and writing skills.

An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with
experience will be provided.  This position is limited-term (three
years).

To apply, please see:

    <URL:https://jobs-getty.icims.com>

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 Research Lab Associate position, please email
gcistaffing<-at->getty<.>edu.

Deadline for applications is June 13, 2016.


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