Associate Research Scientist, Dyes

$105,000 - $110,000/Yr

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Associate Research Scientist at The Metropolitan Museum of Art will conduct analyses and research on natural and synthetic dyes found in various works of art within the Museum's collection. This role involves collaboration with conservators and curators, developing analytical methods, and publishing significant findings in scientific literature.

Responsibilities

• Analyze works of art in collaboration with conservators, curators, and colleagues in the Department of Scientific Research, focusing on natural and synthetic dyes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to conduct research on dyes, their history, provenance, and degradation mechanisms.
• Develop analytical methods to improve sensitivity and minimize sample size for dye analysis.
• Write progress reports, summary reports, standard operating procedures, annotated bibliographies, and publishable manuscripts on related topics and activities.
• Publish significant findings in peer-reviewed scientific literature.
• Supervise and collaborate with interns and fellows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry or equivalent experience (required).
• 2-4 years experience in analytical chemistry (required).
• Experience working in museum environments, specifically with or in proximity to art objects (preferred).
• Experience in gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (required).
• Experience implementing advanced statistical analysis methods on scientific data (preferred).
• Strong command of both written and spoken English (required).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in museum environments, specifically with or in proximity to art objects (preferred).
• Experience implementing advanced statistical analysis methods on scientific data (preferred).

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance