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1. Heritage Scientist Job Advert - Historic Royal Palaces 2. REGISTRATION EXTENSION: OSG's Works in Progress Discussion Webinar! 3. Conservation 360º series_vol.5_MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPIES FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE_Call for abstracts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Constantina Vlachou-Mogire Posted: Friday March 7, 2025 8:30 AM Subject: Heritage Scientist Job Advert - Historic Royal Palaces Message: Heritage Scientist Job Advert Historic Royal Palaces Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens. Status: Established/Permanent Salary: 40,449 Per Annum (20,224 pro rata) Days/Hours of work: Part-time, 18 hours per week Closing date: 23:55pm Tuesday 25 March 2025 About the role and about you We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. We create space for spirits to stir and be stirred. We care for thousands of historic objects, many of them in their original royal setting. We are looking for someone with a real interest in our history, the buildings and their contents, who can help conserve them to the standard they deserve: the best. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a world class lab, supported by an AHRC 1 million research infrastructure investment. In this post you will implement, project-manage and deliver specialist heritage science operations and cutting-edge research projects that support the Conservation & Collection Care, and Collections Management (CCC-CM) team's annual and longer-term strategic programme of scientific investigations and research. This includes collaborating alongside the Heritage Science Manager on major research initiatives with internal and external stakeholders, as well as providing expert guidance to conservators, curators and other colleagues across HRP on science-based research and investigations, ensuring this work meets the highest professional standards. Benefits include: Hybrid workingEnhanced holiday entitlementGenerous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)Annual Pay reviews & BonusesCritical Illness Cover & Life AssuranceFamily friendly policies and benefits Staff discounts and membership to all palaces You will have undergone training in a scientific discipline, with a specialism in heritage science or a relevant subject. An awareness of the materials and analytical science needed for the study, care and display of historic objects is essential, as is laboratory work experience and familiarity with the operation of analytical instruments (e.g. SEM EDS, XRF, FTIR, HPLC, HSI). Strong practical computing experience and project management experience are desirable. You will be an adaptable and creative problem-solver who can work independently. Enthusiastic and able to communicate effectively, you will have experience in the dissemination of information, both written and spoken to pro-actively explain and promote heritage science to generalist and specialist audiences. This position is based at Hampton Court Palace, but you may be required to travel to our other palaces on occasion. The role involves working at heights. Find out more and apply by visiting www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment <http://www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment> We have adopted a hybrid model of part working from home and part working from site, we are open to discussing what best works for individuals and their work life balance whilst also delivering the business requirements. Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. Historic Royal Palaces is a registered charity (No 1068852), correspondence details, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd, a company registered in England (No 3418583) registered office Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU. 2.From: Sarah Montonchaikul Posted: Friday March 7, 2025 2:02 PM Subject: REGISTRATION EXTENSION: OSG's Works in Progress Discussion Webinar! Message: REGISTRATION EXTENSION: Registrations will be accepted through Wednesday, 12 March. Works In Progress Discussion Webinar -- Tuesday, 18 March at 1:00pm-2:00pm EST Have you ever found yourself facing a difficult treatment decision that would have benefitted from a group brainstorm activity? Are there questions you would like to pose to a room of other objects conservators to generate many ideas in a short amount of time? The Objects Specialty Group invites you to gather online and brainstorm about current questions and treatments (or to revisit past questions and treatments that have kept you up at night!). Our goal is to create a space for that is free of judgment and full of diverse career perspectives, aiming to inspire productive conversation and creative problem solving in small (but mighty!) groups. Details: • We will place facilitators with each group of participants to provide live note-taking for a document viewable by participants in real time. We will distribute a PDF of the notes to participants after the event concludes. • We will restrict capacity to maximize participation and confirm participation after registration. • Participants must share an object(s), research topic, or question in order to register. • This event is free for OSG group members. Non-OSG members are invited to participate for a $20 fee. • We will not record this event. REGISTER HERE: https://members.culturalheritage.org/certifications/training/viewCourseOffering/OBJECTS-SPECIALTY-GROUP-TREATMENT-WORKS-IN-PROGRESS-DISCUSSION-SESSION-qoSJ8O1ViGnWdlYASlM1F9P0P10msByt Questions or comments? Please contact Sarah Montonchaikul ([email protected] <[email protected]>), Assistant Program Chair or Carrie Roberts ( <[email protected]>[email protected] <[email protected]>), Program Chair. ------------------------------ Sarah Montonchaikul Assistant Conservator Monumenta Art Conservation and Finishing Hudson Valley, NY ------------------------------ 3.From: Laura Fuster López Posted: Friday March 7, 2025 5:15 PM Subject: Conservation 360º series_vol.5_MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPIES FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE_Call for abstracts Message: Editors Francesca Caterina IZZO (Università Ca' Foscari Venezia) Federica POZZI (Centro per la Conservazione ed il Restauro dei Beni Culturali "La Venaria Reale"), Aim This publication, divided into two volumes, will address both foundational knowledge and the latest advancements in molecular spectroscopies, ensuring that students, young professionals, and recognized experts can effectively apply them in the dynamic field of cultural heritage research: Volume 1 will lay out the theoretical principles of FTIR, Raman, and FORS, offering insights into different modes of analysis, such as micro/macro, spot analysis, and chemical imaging. It will also explore various sampling methods and types of instrumentation available-ranging from benchtop setups to portable devices for in-situ analysis of immovable objects in museums, conservation storages, archaeological sites, as well as built heritage. This versatility is a defining feature of these techniques, making them indispensable for both laboratory and field applications. Building upon the theory introduced in the first volume, Volume 2 will showcase relevant case studies, demonstrating how FTIR, Raman, and FORS have been successfully applied in real-world scenarios. Topics This publication will focus on FTIR, Raman, and FORS spectroscopies, aiming to highlight their respective potentialities and limitations, while exploring both established practices and latest innovations. We particularly welcome papers presenting contributions related to the following topics: ❖ FTIR spectroscopy - elements of theory, transmission micro/macro-FTIR, micro/macro-attenuated total reflectance (ATR)-FTIR, external reflection (ER)-FTIR, mapping, imaging, and synchrotron applications, benchtop and portable instrumentation, techniques' potentialities and limitations ❖ Raman spectroscopy - elements of theory, normal Raman, spatially-offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS), surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), SESORS, benchtop and portable instrumentation, techniques' potentialities and limitations ❖ Fiber optics reflectance spectroscopy (FORS) - elements of theory, FORS, hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and reflectance imaging spectroscopy (RIS), techniques' potentialities and limitations ❖ Advancing the techniques' capabilities from single-location analysis to chemical imaging ❖ Latest developments in terms of analytical methodologies, instrumentation and technology, as well as methods and tools for data analysis and processing ❖ Innovative statistical approaches for enhanced data interpretation ❖ Challenges and future directions in the development and application of molecular spectroscopies in the field of cultural heritage study, research, and conservation ❖ Combined use of multiple molecular spectroscopies, highlighting their complementary nature, to tackle complex case studies featuring multi-material objects ❖ Importance of an interdisciplinary approach in which scientific analysis not only enhances archaeological and art historical scholarship, but also informs the design of optimal conservation strategies ❖ Novel case studies featuring built heritage and artifacts of archaeological, historical, and artistic significance Important dates • Abstracts submission: May 1st 2025 • Pre-selection of papers for peer review: June 1st 2025 • Submission of full-length manuscripts: September 1st 2025 • Expected publication: Spring 2026 More information • Attached PDF ------------------------------ Laura Fuster López Professor Universitat Politècnica de València, Instituto Universitario de Restauracion del Patrimonio Valencia (Spain) ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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