Assistant Scientist (Built Heritage Research Initiative)

We are looking for an Assistant Scientist to fill a two-year, limited-term position, providing research and analytical support in the Getty Conservation Institute’s Science Department. The Assistant Scientist will contribute to the Stone Conservation and Learning from Nature projects, improving current methods and developing innovative strategies for damage assessment and monitoring as part of our work on accelerated aging of porous substrates (stone, plasters) via salt crystallization, and field exposure trials to investigate the durability of earthen materials and conservation treatments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in material science, geology, or other natural science, architecture, engineering, or conservation
• 1-3 years of experience in scientific research, preferably in the field of cultural heritage conservation
• Experience using photographic techniques for documentation, condition assessment, and monitoring changes of decorated and non-decorated built heritage surfaces
• Experience with multi-scale application of photogrammetric methods for documentation and monitoring damage of heritage surfaces and use of related software
• Experience using a range of analytical techniques for the characterization of built heritage materials and the evaluation of conservation treatments both in the lab and in the field
• Hands-on familiarity with samples collection, specimens preparation, and execution of laboratory testing protocols, including accelerated aging tests

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan
• 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities