The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training announces 2019 internships. We have opportunities for paid internships, we just need you! Projects are available working across disciplines. Research Associate needed in the Materials Conservation Program to study the effects of fire suppression on cultural resources.
About: According to the National Interagency Fire Center, wildland fires from 2007 to 2017 affected more than 75 million acres of land. Wildfires pose a threat to cultural resources including both known and undiscovered historical structures and archaeological sites. A new generation of chemical fire retardants and suppressants have come into use over the course of the last decade. The Research Associate will study the effects of fire suppressants on cultural resources, and identify methods to remove fire suppressants from cultural resources. One-Year Term with option to renew. Estimated Start Date August 15, 2019. Qualifications: Applicants should demonstrate skills and knowledge in preservation technology. This may include but not be limited to documentation, condition assessments, literature reviews, laboratory or field research, materials testing, hands-on preservation treatments, or other related skills. Undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates will be considered. Studies in disciplines such as architecture, anthropology, conservation, chemistry, engineering, geology, geography, preservation, etc. will be preferred. We encourage applicants to contact Mary Striegel ( email:[email protected], phone: 318-356-7444) at NCPTT to discuss the details of this internship. See https://www.ncptt.nps.gov/blog/2019-internship-opportunities/ How to Apply: Please read and follow the notes below before you submit the following: · Letter of interest, · Resume with three reference contacts, · Current official or unofficial transcript. Please note your available dates for the internship. E-Mail to: [email protected] Or, Mail to: NCPTT Attention: Mary Striegel 645 University Parkway Natchitoches, LA 71457 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
