Research conservator (26938)

13 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

History » Art history
Arts » Fine arts
History » Other
Arts » Visual arts

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

27 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

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: 20%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: twee jaar 
   →  Wage scale:  WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral decree) 
   →  Required diploma: Master or 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 research conservator 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 supervising the in situ examinations of paintings in the context of the ARTDETECT project.

• Your tasks will include:
• Handling the paintings during the in situ examinations;
• Scanning the paintings with x-ray fluorescence (MA) XRF, processing and storing the resulting data;
• taking samples for further analyses;
• Contributing to the analysis of the paintings and to team publications as co-author;
• Attending expert meetings in the context of the project

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

•   You hold an MA or Ph.D. degree in paintings conservation or technical art history;
•   You have demonstrable experience with handling paintings in a museum context, with taking samples and with x-ray fluorescence scanning
•   You are flexible in your working hours (the case studies depend on the availability of the paintings and instruments);
•   You are a team player with excellent communicative skills and a keen sense of discretion, able to effectively deal with sensitive information;
•   You have an excellent command of written and spoken Dutch and English;
•   Experience with reflectance imaging spectroscopy (RIS) is a plus, but not mandatory.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration (0.2) with a term of 2 years
• Your contract will start on 1/06/2024 at the earliest;
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s Degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). 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 fbenefits (in Dutch);

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

Arts

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

History

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Arts

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/research-conservator-269…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED