Postdoctoral Associate, Conservation Science at CHESS

Postdoctoral Associate, Conservation Science at CHESS Postdoctoral Associate, Conservation Science at CHESS

Postdoctoral Associate, Conservation Science at CHESS

The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) at Cornell University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to work with the Conservation Science (EASL ) working group at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS ). The Cornell EASL group’s mission is to advance the study of cultural heritage objects using synchrotron x-ray techniques through building partnerships between CHESS scientists, Cornell faculty, and regional collecting institutions and to lower barriers to synchrotron access for cultural heritage researchers.

The successful candidate will actively engage with research projects in cultural heritage, will build partnerships, and will provide hands-on training and educational opportunities for students and professionals. The postdoctoral associate also will support lab-based preparatory work and engage with proposal development.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research in the field of cultural heritage science, employing synchrotron techniques at CHESS
• Collaborate with Cornell-based and external collections to identify research questions and design experiments
• Participate in designing and delivering lectures, demonstrations, and publications in cultural heritage science for a wide range of audiences, including the general public, Cornell students, and museum professionals

Essential

Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline is required by the start of the appointment
• Experience with x-ray techniques, such as x-ray fluorescence microscopy, x-ray absorption spectroscopy, and/or x-ray diffraction
• Strong record of accomplishment in cultural heritage research
• Interest and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical experts, operations staff, and researchers of all levels
• Demonstrated proficiency in science communication, written and oral, formal and informal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of impactful scientific publications
• Experience designing and carrying out synchrotron x-ray experiments
• Proficiency with scientific software for advanced data analysis and/or experimental control (e.g., Python, SPEC, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience with relevant sample preparation and lab-based analyses (e.g., SEM, Raman)
• Experience with or interest in engagement with major cultural heritage collections

Compensation and Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is $63,480-$65,000.The term of this position is nominally for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years in total, based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The position is based in Ithaca, New York, though regular travel to collaborators and collections is expected.

Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31588 . A complete application includes the following material:

• Statement of research, summarizing examples of recent research and areas of interest for future work
• The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three recommenders

Applications will be considered immediately. For more information about the position, please contact Julia Thom-Levy (jt297 ) with “Cornell EASL Postdoctoral Position” in the title.

Pay Range:

$62,232.00 - $88,745.00

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline
• Unique applicable skills.

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