The David Booth Conservation Department at The Museum of Modern Art is pleased to offer a full-time two-year fellowship in its Scientific Research division. (September 2019- August 2021.) The Museum’s conservation scientists work closely with Museum conservators and provide technical support for the examination and treatment of the Museum’s collection. In addition, they work with curators, educators, and engineering staff on the preservation aspects of storage and gallery conditions.
Responsibilities: · Equipment training: The David Booth Conservation Science fellow (DBCSF) will be trained in operating some or all of the following equipment: Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (transmitted, ATR, and diffuse reflectance), Raman spectrometry, gas chromatography mass spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence, and micro-fadeometry. · Data archiving and report writing: The DBCSF will archive raw data on the department’s network and write report summaries that are linked to The Museum System (TMS). · Environmental monitoring: The DBCSF will manage temperature and humidity loggers and assist with the downloading and uploading of data to eclimate® notebook. · Literature review: Periodically, the DBCSF will carry out literature reviews on topics related to their work and provide summaries of the state of the art related to pertinent fields. · Training: The DBCSF will provide training to interns and junior conservators as appropriate. Requirements: The successful candidate will possess/be able to demonstrate the following: · Recent graduate with a master’s degree or higher in conservation science or science in a related field (e.g. chemistry, physics, material science, forensics) · Have conducted material characterization utilizing FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence, and GC-MS · Demonstrate how they have provided technical support assisting with the treatment and examination of art or related media · Experienced in environmental monitoring and/or light-fastness studies · Knowledge of TMS or collection-management software (as a means to archive and share technical findings with museum colleagues) is desired. · Excellent reading and writing skills in English is essential. Reports to: The Agnes Gund Chief Conservator, Senior Conservation Scientist, and Conservation Scientist. Salary/benefits: Salary is $49,000 per annum, plus generous benefits, including medical and dental coverage and four weeks paid vacation per annum, with an additional $3,775 stipend for research and travel. Application instructions: Applicants should submit a statement of interest, a current CV, with a list of three references by no later than March 1, 2019. To apply, please visit: https://www.moma.org/about/get-involved/jobs The Museum of Modern Art’s Conservation Fellowship Initiative is made possible through the David Booth Conservation Center Endowment Fund. The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
