Scientific Research Specialist, Cultural Heritage Conservation

1 week ago

New York, New York, United States The Metropolitan Museum of Art Full time

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Job Description
  • Volatile Compounds Analysis: Conduct research using advanced analytical scientific instruments, techniques and literature to identify and quantify reactive volatile components in collections related materials.
  • Benchmarking Method Development: Develop benchmarking material testing methods used in the cultural heritage field for the display, transport and storage of collections.
  • Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with internal and external colleagues in the documentation, research, and publication of the project under the supervision of the Environmental Research Scientist.
Key Responsibilities
  1. Establish methods and protocols for identifying and quantifying the reactive volatile components of commercial products using analytical tools at the Met and local universities when necessary.
  2. Collaborate with Germany's BAM institute to interpret BEMMA test results on materials.
  3. Determine the concentration of a subset of the reactive chemicals present in each product and subject those chemicals to Oddy or paper-testing.
  4. Establish the levels of corrosion or tarnish produced by the materials and relate the chemicals and their concentrations to the limits for the three levels of degradation commonly used in the Oddy test.
  5. Utilize electrochemical stripping tools and methodologies to quantify the degree of metal corrosion on copper, silver, and lead coupons. Correlate degree of corrosion with chemical concentration.
  6. Utilize surface analysis tools including x-ray diffraction, Raman and infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy to identify the phase of corrosion observed on copper, silver, and lead coupons. Correlate phase of corrosion with chemical reactants.
  7. Establish benchmarking chemical solutions and provide solutions to at least 10 other institutions or individuals that also conduct materials testing using the Oddy test.
  8. Coordinate a local materials testing conference focused on disseminating research results and advances in material testing for cultural heritage.
  9. Collaborate with PCSL staff, research assistant, and steering committee throughout project.
  10. Maintain analytical tools as needed throughout project.
  11. Document novel methods and operating procedures.
  12. Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals.
  13. Prepare and present results at national and/or international conferences.
  14. Document and share results on the AIC's Materials Testing wiki site, developing a benchmarking page for the site in collaboration with contracted web developer.
  15. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Ph.D.**: Hold a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 1-3 years of experience**: Possess 1-3 years of experience in quantification of volatile unknowns, air quality testing, or chromatography-based testing and analysis.
  • Advanced Chromatography Techniques**: Demonstrate expertise in advanced liquid or gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques such as GC/MS, HPLC, or ion chromatography.
  • Testing Methods Development**: Have experience developing and implementing testing methods and protocols for volatiles analysis, ideally the identification and quantification of unknowns.
  • Volatile Quantification**: Experience quantifying the concentration of volatiles in complex mixtures is preferred.
Compensation Range
  • The salary range for this role is $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually.
  • The actual compensation offered may vary based on factors including the candidate's experience, education, special licensing, or qualifications.

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