Postdoctoral fellow in technical art history/paintings conservation (26937)

13 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

History » Art history
Chemistry » Other
History » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

27 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

   →  Apply before 27/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Arts and Philosophy  
   →  Department: LW17 - Kunst-, Muziek- en Theaterwetenschappen
   →  Occupancy rate: 100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: een jaar 
   →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree) 
   →  Required diploma: PhD 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR ROLE AND TASKS

As a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, you will join the ERC-Consolidator Grant project ‘' A New Connoisseurship: Smart ways to detect forgeries (ARTDETECT 2024-2028)', under the leadership of the principal investigator, Professor Anna Tummers. The project is focused on developing novel approaches to detect forgeries. The team will consist of seven members who will collaborate closely.

The successful candidate will be responsible for work package 2: ‘Recent confusion in the field of modern painting’, which consists of in-depth case studies of (suspected) forgeries of modern paintings and relevant reference works. The goal is to combine insights from (technical) art history, conservation, restoration and materials science in order to identify significant anomalies, clues and patterns in the visual traits, techniques, use of materials, ageing characteristics, but also in the provenance history and the artistic and art theoretical context. The Postdoc will collaborate with the Principal Investigator, project manager, conservator/chemist and other relevant specialists. Apart from art historical methods, several imaging techniques and analytical methods will be used, including high resolution photography, infrared reflectography, x-ray photography, x-ray fluorescence scanning, reflectance imaging spectroscopy (RIS), hyper resolution imaging, SEM-EDX, FTIR, GC-MS, Raman spectroscopy, lead isotope analysis and 14C dating. Paintings that have recently been intercepted by the police, at a fair or auction house will be the starting point for the case studies.

Your tasks will include:

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research;
• Select relevant case studies and reference works that are in line with the objectives of the ARTDETECT research project
• Collect and analyze different types of data and source materials relevant to the ARTDETECT research project and include these in the project database;
• Complete as main author at least three articles for submission to a peer-reviewed academic journal;
• Disseminate your research through participation in international workshops and conferences.
• Attend regular in-person team meetings;
• Organize one international conference in collaboration with the project manager and principal investigator.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in technical art history or paintings conservation with a relevant specialization;
• You have published in the field commensurate with your career stage;
• You have ample experience in examining modern European and/or American paintings in a museum or conservation lab and in the type of cross-disciplinary collaborations that are key to the research project
• You are a team player with excellent communicative skills and a keen sense of discretion, able to effectively deal with sensitive information;
• You are punctual in your planning and output;
• You have a good knowledge of various European languages relevant for the case studies: Dutch, French, Italian, German
• You have an excellent command of written and spoken English, suitable for academic meetings, presentations and articles
• An excellent command of the Dutch language is a plus, but not mandatory

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you acontract of definite duration for one year with an option of an extension of indefinite duration;
• Your contract will start on 1/07/2024 at the earliest;
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1-4. Click here for more information about our salary scales ;
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch);
• If the candidate is eligible for an international mobility appointment, a postdoc fellowship will be offered.

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late or incomplete applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: names, positions, and email address of two referees (no reference letters)

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

Applications will be assessed after the closing date and a select number of applicants will be invited for an interview in person or if needed via teleconferencing. The interviews will take place in the week of 22 April.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Anna Tummers ([email protected] ). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk ([email protected] - tel. 09/264 98 98).

Requirements

Research Field

History

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

History

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ghent University

Country

Belgium

City

Ghent

Postal Code

9000

Street

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2024/postdoctoral-fellow-in-t…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED