Conservation Science Fellow, Electron Microscopy

The Conservation Science Fellow, Electron Microscopy is a grant-funded, 2-year position, intended to start in January 2025. The purpose of this fellowship is to support research exploring the removal of sulfur compounds from waterlogged organics focused on electron microscopic techniques. This fellowship is funded by the IMLS National Leadership Grant for Museums , which frames the scope of work performed. The fellow will work closely with the Conservation Research Scientist and the Senior Archaeological Conservator.

This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with a salary of $55,000; applicants must be able to work in the United States. In addition to a cover letter and CV, candidates must include at least one reference letter from a scientist familiar with your work experience, and at least one writing sample. No phone calls, please - only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Duties:

• Design experiments, evaluate results and write reports to develop new treatment practices in compliance with the AIC Code of Ethics in the field of archaeological conservation.
• Promote the research performed within the museum and in an outreach capacity in compliance with the IMLS grant proposal.
• Assist in the maintenance/operation of laboratory equipment and facility, and participate in the ordering of supplies and additional equipment as required.Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, online courses and other activities in order to enhance personal knowledge and expertise.
• Assist in the organization of a virtual symposium bringing together international specialists in the conservation of waterlogged organic materials.

• Designing experiments, evaluating results as well as writing reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with microscopy, specifically Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with analytical equipment and methodology specific to conservation science.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Organizational skills necessary for planning/organizing professional seminars, lectures, workshops, and publications.
• Experience in public outreach is preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving and ensuring safety in the laboratory.
• Consistent capacity for respectful and professional interpersonal relations.

• The scientist eligible for this position is a postgraduate (Master's degree) or postdoctoral (PhD) with at least two years of research laboratory experience, ideally in materials science or related fields.
• Cultural heritage related experience is preferred.

• Must be able to pass a background and Motor Vehicle Record check prior to employment.