Position at Freer Gallery

Conservation Scientist
Freer Gallery

The Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, Freer
Gallery of Art/Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution,
has available a short-term position to work in a research program
devoted to the study of East Asian paintings using scientific
methods. We are looking for a person with a good research background
in the physical sciences who can develop novel approaches to
research in this area as well as use existing methods. Doctoral
level qualifications or equivalent would be appropriate; previous
experience in the field is desirable but not essential. Applicants
should be U.S. citizens or permanently resident non-citizens. The
position is full time at grade IS-11, starting salary $42,724 plus
benefits, and the appointment will be for one year in the first
place with the possibility of renewal.  Applications (include
curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three referees) and
inquiries to:

    John Winter, DSCR
    Freer/Sackler Galleries
    Smithsonian Institution
    Washington DC 20560-0707
    202-357-4880, ext279
    wintejo [at] asia__si__edu

The Smithsonian is an equal opportunity employer.


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