Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow in Heritage Science for Conservation
| Requisition #: | 43177 |
| Classified Title: | Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow in Heritage Science for Conservation |
| Status: | Student - Non - Tenure Track |
| Personnel Area: | Libraries |
| Org Unit: | Preservation |
| For more information on the application process, please contact | |
| Name: | Sonja Jordan Mowery |
| Title: | Joseph Ruzicka and Marie Ruzicka Feldmann Associate Director for Conservation and Preservation, P.I., Heritage Science for Conservation |
| US mail | Sheridan Libraries |
| 3400 N Charles Street | |
| Baltimore MD 21218 | |
| Phone | 410-516-8009 |
| heritageconservsci@jhu.edu | |
| Website URL | http://www.library.jhu.edu/departments/preservation/hsc/application.html |
| Application must be received by: 02/15/2012 | |
| General Description: | Call for Proposals - Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2012 Call for Proposals in Heritage Science for Conservation (HSC). Supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, HSC is an interdisciplinary program based in the Department of Conservation and Preservation of the Sheridan Libraries and Museums which partners with the Whiting School of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering at JHU. Heritage Science for Conservation provides a bridge between the work of scientists and conservators by bringing them together in one lab in order to conduct research, to engage in collaborations with conservators, scientists, students, and industry; and to explore various topics in the preservation and conservation of book and paper collections found in cultural institutions. By attracting outstanding scientists to the discipline of conservation and uniting scientists into the larger conversations of the heritage community, HSC advances knowledge of conservation of cultural heritage materials and develops the next generation of conservation scientists. HSC accepts Call for Proposals based on the six Research Areas and the corresponding Project Topic. Applicants should refer to the Research Area chart via the following link: http://www.library.jhu.edu/bin/m/h/HSCResearchAreas.pdf Proposals should seek to combine different scientific and engineering concepts and/or technologies in order to yield new understanding or practical results helpful to conservators. Any research top from the six Research Areas will be considered, but preference will be given to research proposals in the area of paper strengthening and copper corrosion studies under the first research area, Treatment Development. In addition to the primary research proposal, Fellows will participate in other small avenues of research exploration or developing smaller research initiatives as may be revealed through the course of the primary research project or in the course of working alongside scientists, conservators, curators and industry partners. Candidates should hold a PhD in a scientific discipline and have a high level of scientific achievement combined with a strong interest in cultural heritage collections. Experimental research experience and an ability to plan and execute research are required. Salary for the position is $56,000.00 and includes fringe benefits and health insurance. Please visit our website for further information on the Postdoctoral Fellowship, the Proposal Guidelines, and the Submission Form: http://www.library.jhu.edu/departments/preservation/hsc/application.html. |
| Qualifications: | • Ph.D. in materials science or related field • Two years of research experience • Awareness of conservation science and/or issues associated with the preservation of cultural heritage collections • Attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively |
| NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. | |
Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow in Heritage Science for Conservation
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