"Postdoctoral Associate, Conservation Science at CHESS"

Postdoctoral Associate, Conservation Science at CHESS

• Conduct original research in the field of cultural heritage science, employing synchrotron techniques at CHESS
• Collaborate with Cornell-based and external collections to identify research questions and design experiments
• Participate in designing and delivering lectures, demonstrations, and publications in cultural heritage science for a wide range of audiences, including the general public, Cornell students, and museum professionals

Essential Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline is required by the start of the appointment
• Experience with x-ray techniques, such as x-ray fluorescence microscopy, x-ray absorption spectroscopy, and/or x-ray diffraction
• Strong record of accomplishment in cultural heritage research
• Interest and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical experts, operations staff, and researchers of all levels
• Demonstrated proficiency in science communication, written and oral, formal and informal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of impactful scientific publications
• Experience designing and carrying out synchrotron x-ray experiments
• Proficiency with scientific software for advanced data analysis and/or experimental control (e.g., Python, SPEC, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience with relevant sample preparation and lab-based analyses (e.g., SEM, Raman)
• Experience with or interest in engagement with major cultural heritage collections

Compensation and Additional Information:

• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Statement of research, summarizing examples of recent research and areas of interest for future work
• The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three recommenders

Pay Range:

$62,232.00 - $88,745.00

Posted: 29-Jan-26

Location: Ithaca, New York

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 3-103322