Open PostDoc Position at the Chair of Conservation-Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Science

05.07.2022, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The new insiTUMlab, analytical infrastructure for non-destructive in-situ studies of cultural heritage part of the Chair of Conservation-Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Science, TUM School of Engineering and Design is looking for a post doc to the earliest possible date. This is a three (+2) years part-time position (75%, TVL-13) funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

The new insiTUMlab, analytical infrastructure for non-destructive in-situ studies of cultural heritage part of the Chair of Conservation-Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Science, TUM School of Engineering and Design is looking for a post doc to the earliest possible date. This is a three (+2) years part-time position (75%, TVL-13) funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

Your responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating new methods for the analysis in-situ of cultural heritage using portable non-destructive analytical techniques, such as Hyperspectral imaging, Macro-XRF, FTIR in Reflection mode and Raman spectroscopy.
• Carries out analysis of micro-samples in laboratory by mean of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
• Implementing advanced statistical analysis methods on scientific data.
• Development of hyperspectral data treatment protocols using modern software (e.g. ENVI).
• Assisting the principal investigator in the implementation of the new insiTUMlab infrastructure.
• Collaborate in national and international research projects with other chairs at TUM (e.g. Chair of Non-destructive testing; Biogenic polymers) as well as external partners, such as the Doerner Institut, Deutsches Museum, Bayerische Landesamt and Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen.
• Tutoring of Master and PhD students.
• Researchers, plans, conducts, and documents, the creation of replica exemplar materials as well as artificial ageing protocols, followed by characterization of the artificially aged material.
• Performs literature reviews of scientific and conservation publications, proposing improvements to existing protocols and procedures.
• Writes progress and summary reports, standard operating procedures, and annotated bibliographies on related topics and activities.
• Develops platforms and activities for students and public engagement, as well as writes scientific articles, papers, reports, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

Your qualifications:

• Ph.D in chemistry, physics, material science, conservation science, related disciplines or equivalent experience (required).
• Experience using portable non-destructive analytical techniques.
• Strong interest in historical materials.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment, specifically with conservators as well as historians, archeologists etc. (preferred).
• Strong command of both written and spoken English (required). A good command of both written and spoken German is preferred. Other languages are welcome.

Our offer:
• Interesting and versatile workplace
• International, attractive, and interdisciplinary working environment.
• Flexible working hours
• Salary according to TV-L (TV-L E13, part-time 75%) including social benefits.
• Possibilities for personal development
• Disabled applicants with equal suitability and qualification will be given particular consideration.
• The TUM is striving to increase the proportion of women and hence applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.

Your application:

Please send per email a cover letter, at least one letter of reference together with a strong CV and supporting documentation to the Chair of Conservation-Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Science, Dr. Clarimma Sessa, Oettingenstraße 15, 80538 München no later than 30. October 2022.
Contact: [email protected]

Do not hesitate to contact Dr Clarimma Sessa for any questions you may have Phone +49 (89) 21124 – 559/+4915159463259.

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The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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