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Project Research Associate, part-time
Cambridge, MA, USA: Peabody Museum of Archaeology
and Ethnology/Small Molecule Mass Spectrometry
Facility/Straus Center for Conservation
Analytical research
17 hours/week for 10 months (from start date, hourly
basis)
Now through October 9, 2013
October 30, 31 and November 1, 2013
On or before November 19 2013
$14.14
Duties and Responsibilities:
A temporary project research associate position has recently been made available
with funding from the National Center for Preservation Technology and
Training/NPS. The project involves identification of mammalian sources of
materials found in objects of cultural heritage. Details of previous work can be
found at: http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2013/07/collagen-peptide-
mass-fingerprint-museum
Working in a research laboratory the position will include sample
preparation and processing (protein digestion and analysis using MALDI-TOF MS),
identifying and gathering reference materials from several museum and aquarium
collections, and sampling museum objects. Selected applicant will maintain
project’s ongoing database(s), ensuring accurate data entry, provide interim
summary reports, and produce one or more presentations on work-in-process.
Position will be trained/supervised by an analytical chemist and/or conservator.
Qualifications:
Individuals who have a strong interest in analytical techniques and prior
chemistry lab experience are encouraged to apply. Position requires a B.A. or B.S.
in chemistry, biological sciences, art conservation, or anthropology. Position
requires ability to follow detailed protocols with minimal supervision after
training, excellent laboratory skills, strong attention to detail, ability to maintain
accurate documentation of lab materials and processes, and ease with repetitive
activities. Position will require familiarity with searching online databases,
including museum collections management databases. Knowledge of digital
imaging best practices and familiarity with imaging processing tools is desirable.
Project will require excellent writing skills and interpersonal communication skills.
Application Instructions:
Please send resume, a letter of interest and two references by USPS or email to:
T. Rose Holdcraft, Conservation Department, Peabody Museum of Archaeology
and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Email: tholdcr@fas.harvard.edu with subject line “research associate position”.
Closing date for applications: October 9, 2013
This is a term position and does not include benefits.
Harvard University/Cambridge, MA is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer. It is the
policy of Harvard University to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
8/23/2013 Peabody Museum-Harvard/NCPTT Project Research Associate