Conservation Science Lead - Research, Lab Development & Outreach

Jobvite, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks a Museum Conservation Scientist to lead analytical research and conservation science initiatives for its diverse collections. The role drives material investigations, deterioration studies, and preventive conservation strategies while supporting curatorial research across the institution.

The successful candidate will build new laboratory capabilities, pursue independent research on DMNS collections, and share results publicly and within the museum and

Qualifications

• PhD in a physical science related to conservation science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Expert-level proficiency with analytical instruments and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical research and conservation science initiatives for DMNS collections.
• Develop laboratory capacity and pursue independent research on DMNS collections and beyond.
• Communicate findings within the institution and to scholarly/public audiences.

Skills

Instruments expertise

Data interpretation

Public science communication

Budget management

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Geochemistry

Tools

pXRF

FTIR

Micro-FTIR

PLM

Digital Imaging

MBI

Job description

Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks a Museum Conservation Scientist to lead analytical research and conservation science initiatives for its diverse collections. The role drives material investigations, deterioration studies, and preventive conservation strategies while supporting curatorial research across the institution.

The successful candidate will build new laboratory capabilities, pursue independent research on DMNS collections, and share results publicly and within the museum and