Cornell University, Research Division
** (posted 2026/01/27, listed until 2026/02/20)Position Description
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letters (optional)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
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