THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENMARK
CONSERVATION
Project researcher (Post Doc) – conservation of industrial heritage
The National Museum of Denmark’s Dept. of Conservation, is seeking to
appoint a project re-searcher for a three-year position starting with
immediate effect.
Work area
The main work area is research into the physical preservation of objects
from the industrial era, with focus on composite objects such as machinery
and vehicles. The research will be carried out in close cooperation with
other specialists from the National Museum. The aims of the project are to
provide knowledge about deterioration mechanisms, and the protection and
monitoring of objects, which are displayed under conditions without
climate control.
The project is focused upon applied research whereby the results of the
research will be tested in various pilot projects and presented to
professionals in the form of method protocols and guide-lines for their
use. It is also expected that theoretical and practical results concerning
the conser-vation and preservation of industrial cultural heritage shall
be presented at national and interna-tional fora and published in relevant
journals.
Qualifications
The applicant shall be qualified to PhD level within materials or
conservation science. We are looking for an applicant with both a
theoretical background and practical experience of the dete-rioration and
protection of metals. Practical experience and knowledge of relevant
measuring techniques in both a laboratory and field environment are also
essential. Furthermore, it is impor-tant that the applicant is open
minded, shows a willingness to collaborate and has experience in
networking and dissemination of research. Preferably, the applicant will
have experience within the area of preservation of cultural heritage.
Terms of employment
37 hours per week. Salary is according to the agreement between the
Ministry of Finance and Danish Association of Masters and PhDs (candidates
with a Masters Degree) and according to government circular of March 5th.
1997. Applicants professional qualifications will be evaluated by an
expert committee.
Employment can imply some travel activity. Candidates must have a valid
drivers licence.
Application
The National Museum of Denmark is an equal opportunity employer and we
encourage applica-tions from all interested applicants regardless of
gender, age, ethnic and religious background.
Written applications, including information on education and previous
employment, along with scientific publications, which you want to include
in the evaluation of the application, should be sent in triplicate to:
Nationalmuseet, Drifts- og Administrationsafdelingen, Personalekontoret,
Frederiksholms Kanal 12, 1220 København K, Denmark. Alternatively, E-mail
the application, including scientific publications, to: [log in to unmask]
Applications should be marked: Project Researcher - conservation of
industrial heritage. Deadline: 10th April 2007 at 12 o'clock. If your
application is sent by E-mail, it has to include your postal address and
the format must be Word 97 or later Word versions and / or in pdf format.
For more information please contact Birgit Sorensen at:
[log in to unmask] or tele-phone +45 33 47 35 45.
The National Museum encompasses and develops the settings so that everyone
can gain insight into the cultural history. We are Denmark’s principal
museum for cultural history and are one of the Ministry of Cultures
accredited state museums. A total of 550 employees work in three
departments: Research and Exhibitions; Conservation; and Finance and
Operations. In recent years, work has focused on ensuring that everyone
should link the National Mu-seum with wide relevance, scientific quality
and high-level service. For more information about the National Mu-seum
of Denmark see: www.natmus.dk
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