Museum Conservation Scientist: Lead Analytical Research

ACS; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the position of Museum Conservation Scientist to lead analytical research, conservation science initiatives, and preservation strategies for DMNS collections.

The role will drive investigation of materials, deterioration processes, and preventive conservation approaches while supporting curatorial research questions across the institution.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Geochemistry, or a related physical science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in operating and interpreting data from a wide array of scientific instruments.
• Demonstrated interest in working in the cultural heritage industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical research, conservation science initiatives, and preservation strategies for DMNS collections.
• Drive investigations of materials, deterioration processes, and preventive conservation.
• Build out new laboratory capacity and communicate findings across the institution and to broader audiences.

Skills

Instrument operation

Cultural heritage science

Public outreach

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Geochemistry

Tools

pXRF

FTIR

PLM

Digital Imaging

MBI

Job description

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the position of Museum Conservation Scientist to lead analytical research, conservation science initiatives, and preservation strategies for DMNS collections.

The role will drive investigation of materials, deterioration processes, and preventive conservation approaches while supporting curatorial research questions across the institution.