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	From: Susan Braovac [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
	Sent: 15 August 2006 14:53
	
		
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http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2006/vit/assprofKHM-06-472
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	POSITION AS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY /
CONSERVATION SCIENCE 

	The Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo invites
applications for a permanent position for Chemist/Conservation
Scientist.
	
	Further information: Section head, Conservation Tone M. Olstad,
tlf. +47 22 85 93 75/ +47 95 00 63 44, e-mail: [log in to unmask], or
Museum Director, Egil Mikkelsen tlf. +47 22 85 95 74, e-mail:
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	Salary range:  Ltr.:  55  - 65 
	Application deadline:  19 September 2006 
	
	REF. NO.: 06/4725
	
	Applicants must deliver 3 copies of their CV, and a letter
describing research and academic production.  The application should
also include certified copies of testimonials and be marked with the
reference number.  Applications should be sent to: The Museum of
Cultural History, University of Oslo, Post Box 6762, St. Olavs plass,
0130 Oslo, Norway
	
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	The Museum of Cultural History (KHM) is one of the largest of
its kind in Norway, with collections representing prehistoric and
medieval periods from Norway and the Mediterranean, and collections
representing global cultures. The museum also houses a rune archive and
Norways largest numismatic collection.  Also a part of KHM is the Viking
Ship Museum, which houses collections and exhibitions from the Viking
Ship burials from Oseberg, Gokstad, Tune and Borre. 
	
	The museum has approximately 100 permanent staff as well as
project-associated staff. It is organized into six sections with a
central administration.  
	    
	The chemist/conservation scientist is an integral part of the
multidisciplinary research milieu at KHM, working closely with staff
from conservation, archaeology, art history and anthropology. The
chemist/conservation scientist carries out material and technological
studies of art and objects, and contributes to the development of
treatment methods and to the understanding of deterioration mechanisms
of the collections. The aim of this research is to increase
understanding and improve preservation of the objects in KHMs
collections.  
	 
	The successful applicant will in the next few years be primarily
involved in developing a method for strengthening and re-conserving
archaeological wooden objects treated with alum salts 100 years ago.
This project will involve objects from the Oseberg collection, housed at
the Viking Ship Museum.  A multi-disciplinary project group will be
assembled, which will be led by the successful candidate.  
	
	The successful applicant will also contribute to the further
development of conservation science at the museum by participating in
other research projects and by carrying out additional analyses for
museum staff.
	 
	In addition to lecturing and general administration (20%), the
primary obligation of this position will focus on research.
	 
	The position demands qualifications comparable to a Norwegian
doctorate in chemistry or the equivalent, documented through academic
work.
	
	Experience within experimental chemistry, primarily with
relevance to conservation, is considered especially important.  
	
	An interest for art and culture is desirable.
	 
	Excellent oral and written Norwegian and English skills are
required.  If the successful applicant is not proficient in a
Scandinavian language, they must demonstrate a basic proficiency in
Norwegian within two years of employment. 
	
	Applicants who do not have documented basic pedagogic
qualifications must also obtain this within two years of employment,
through courses given by the University of Oslo.
	 
	Evaluation of applicants will be based on academic production as
well as other professional and pedagogic qualifications.  Academic
production, international publication and the applicants potential for
future relevant research will be considered, in addition to
independence, ability to work in teams and personal suitability.  
	
	Interviews will be used as a part of the employment process.  
	
	The University of Oslo is committed to equity employment and
therefore encourages qualified women and professionals of minority
background to apply.  
	 
	Rights to research-related results will be formalized in a
contract between the University of Oslo and the successful applicant. 
	The successful candidate will receive economic support to gain
knowledge about and strengthen their position within conservation
science through courses and/or study-tours.