Mission
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to participate to a research project, entitled HELIX, investigating metal bioremediation for the preservation of historical metal artworks at the interface of analytical chemistry, microbiology and art conservation (Swiss National Science Foundation grant No. 205121_188755/1). This project focuses on innovative and eco-friendly formulations for the cleaning of altered copper, iron and silver surfaces, in particular of contemporary art and decorative arts. The research team will exploit the metal uptake and fat degradation processes provided by naturally occurring microorganisms to remove the degradation products present on different alloys commonly found in historical objects. Main achievements The PhD candidate will investigate the use of hydrogels amended with specific strains/microbial metabolites for the removal of corrosion products and organic substances. He/she will be first required to deeper investigate metal uptake and fat degraders processes with the support of an experienced technician and advanced technologies. Experiments will be conducted to propose alternative green biocleaning formulations that will be tested on model metal coupons and on contemporary or decorative artworks with emblematic alteration features. Skills required Hold a university Master's degree in materials science, conservation science or microbiology Autonomy, organizational and very good communication skills Experience in dealing with microorganisms and isolation of metabolites Knowledge on metals (identification, corrosion) and gel formulations Technical analytical skills (including FTIR/Raman microscopy, XRD, SEM-EDS) Some knowledge of French will be an advantage Working place: Haute Ecole Arc Conservation-Restauration Neuchâtel (Switzerland) and Laboratory of Technologies for Heritage Materials (LATHEMA), University of Neuchâtel With stays at Arc'Antique, Nantes, France Schedule of the PhD research stays 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year whole project HE-Arc CR 60 30 30 80 50% LATHEMA 40 20 20 - 20% Arc'Antique - 50 50 20 30% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Doctoral Enrolment: Institute of Chemistry, University of Neuchâtel (UniNE), Switzerland. The successful candidate will apply to the Faculty of Sciences at UniNE for enrollment in the doctoral programme and will receive his/her doctoral degree from UniNE. For more information about the doctoral programme at UNiNE, please see https://www.unine.ch/chim/home/doctorat--phd/doctorate_phd_english_version_.html Application deadline: November 15, 2019 Short-list selection: November 18-22, 2019 Phone interview: November 25 or 27, 2019 Final decision and communication of approval: November 28-29, 2019 Questions about the position: Edith Joseph, [email protected], main supervisor. For administrative issues related to the work place: Isabelle Rérat, [email protected], human resources delegate. The application file should include a letter of interest accompanied with a curriculum vitae (with publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation), copies of Diplomas/academic transcripts and work certificates (English translations if they are in another language), and two reference contacts should be sent to Isabelle Rérat, [email protected]. ------------------------------ Dr. Edith Joseph Professeure chargée d'enseignement HES Research appliquée et Développement Haute Ecole Arc Conservation-restauration Espace de l'Europe 11 2000 Neuchâtel SUISSE Tél. +41 32 930 19 19 Tél. direct +41 32 930 19 39 Portable +41 76 557 19 39 Internet www.he-arc.ch/conservation-restauration ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : https://community.culturalheritage.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=481&SenderKey=3b86db67-678e-4858-bbbb-0df571426eaa&MID=9009&MDATE=756%253e465466&UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e Reply to Discussion : https://community.culturalheritage.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=481&MID=9009&MDATE=756%253e465466&UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e To Download the attachment(s) click on the link below: https://community.culturalheritage.org/eGroups/ViewAttachment/?DocumentKey=f8ac7307-63f1-4996-bfbc-83bb08418b53&MDATE=756%253e465466&UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e (if the link doesn't work, copy and paste it into your web browser) ------------------------------------------- You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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