Senior Conservation Scientist (Organics materials)
(BLME0160) Abu Dhabi
About the role
The Senior Conservation Scientist (Organics materials) performs scientific analysis of organic components of artworks. The role holder will conduct research aimed at understanding, preserving, and interpreting objects from the museum diverse collection in collaboration with other scientists, curators, conservators, and other museum staff.
Key Responsibilities
Perform analysis of organic materials using chromatography techniques (GC-MS, HPLC) as a main scientific expertise. Use other analytical methods, such as FTIR, UV-Vis and Raman spectroscopies, to analyse organic materials and interpret the analytical data collected
Conduct scientific examination, identification, and analysis of museum objects’ materials and techniques to contribute to the broader study of works of art, study aging and deterioration processes of materials, perform scientific research to support conservation treatment and preservation of the collection
Contribute to preventive conservation research, including research on environmental issues and testing of materials used in art storage, display, and shipment
Participate in the management of laboratory functions including acquisition of new instruments for both GC-MS and HPLC and their maintenance, ordering chemicals and consumables, and keeping their storage organized, keeping artwork samples and reference collection archive organized
Maintain excellent research records and contribute to the management of scientific data
Communicate research results through written reports, museum publications, journals and conference presentations aimed at the scientific community and art conservation practitioners
Interpret research results for colleagues, curators, conservators, collection managers, educators, as well as the general public
Instruct and supervise interns, Master and PhD students in the understanding and performance of materials analysis
Candidate Requirements
Minimum Local Experience Requirements
3 years post-PhD experience in experimental scientific research applied to cultural heritage
Strong expertise in chromatography techniques (GC-MS, HPLC) and ability to operate instruments and interpret data in a wider range of techniques, such as FTIR, UV/Vis and Raman spectroscopy
Knowledge of a broad array of organic materials used in artworks, their degradation mechanisms and conservation treatments
Computer skills, including knowledge of some programming language, for instrument control and data processing
Strong interest in collaborative and multi-disciplinary research and ability to work collaboratively with conservators, curators, collections management staff, museum educators, academic scientists, scientists from other museums
Record of peer-reviewed research and publications in science applied to cultural heritage
Ability to effectively interpret research results for colleagues and communicate them to non-technical audiences, including the general public
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
Minimum Expat Experience Requirements
5 years post-PhD experience in experimental scientific research applied to cultural heritage
Strong expertise in chromatography techniques (GC-MS, HPLC) and ability to operate instruments and interpret data in a wider range of techniques, such as FTIR, UV/Vis and Raman spectroscopy
Knowledge of a broad array of organic materials used in artworks, their degradation mechanisms and conservation treatments
Computer skills, including knowledge of some programming language, for instrument control and data processing
Strong interest in collaborative and multi-disciplinary research and ability to work collaboratively with conservators, curators, collections management staff, museum educators, academic scientists, scientists from other museums
Record of peer-reviewed research and publications in science applied to cultural heritage
Ability to effectively interpret research results for colleagues and communicate them to non-technical audiences, including the general public
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
Education Requirements
PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, or any other relevant natural science
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