Senior Imaging Scientist

(BLME0161) Abu Dhabi

About the role

The Senior Imaging Scientist performs radiography and CT scanning research, as well as other scientific imaging, aimed at understanding, preserving, and interpreting objects from the museum diverse collection in collaboration with curators, conservators, and other museum staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct radiography and CT scanning research into the materials and structure of artworks and contribute to other imaging studies of the laboratory, including IR photography, photography under visible and UV lights, RTI, hyperspectral imaging to contribute to the broader study of works of art and to support conservation and preservation of the collection

  • Manage and maintain the radiography and CT scanning equipment of the laboratory and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

  • Maintain excellent research records, contribute to the management of scientific data, in particular, contribute to the proper organization and archiving of digital 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 imaging research

 

Candidate Requirements

Minimum Local Experience Requirements

  • 3 years post-PhD experience in radiography and imaging applied to cultural heritage

  • Expertise in radiography and CT scanning of artworks and ability to conduct and interpret data in a wider range of imaging techniques

  • Knowledge of a broad array of artists’ materials and techniques, artworks’ structure, and art conservation practices

  • 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 imaging techniques 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 radiography and imaging applied to cultural heritage.

  • Expertise in radiography and CT scanning of artworks and ability to conduct and interpret data in a wider range of imaging techniques.

  • Knowledge of a broad array of artists’ materials and techniques, artworks’ structure, and art conservation practices.

  • 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 imaging techniques 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 physics or any other relevant natural science

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