Conservation Science/Sciences for Cultural Heritage

MUNCH museum holds the collection bequeathed to the City of Oslo by the artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944). It is a complex collection spanning more than 60 years of artistic production and encompassing close to 42.000 museum objects.

The Museum is involved as Beneficiary in the EU proposal PERCEIVE (Perceptive Enhanced Realities of Colored collEctions through artificial Intelligence and Virtual Experiences) contributing to several work packages and giving access to research data and important artworks as case studies from its collection such as The Scream. PERCEIVE aims at creating a new way to perceive, preserve, curate, exhibit, understand and access colored Cultural Heritage collections and Digital Artworks, promoting their re-appropriation. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101061157.

MUNCH is leading the WG2 Scenario on Color change in paintings and is involved in the development and implementation of a design concept based on a 3-steps approach: (i) creation of a sense of embodiment and perception of authenticity; (ii) building a sense of wonder; (iii) developing a sense of care that, ultimately, would strengthen citizen perception of the fragility of these collections.

The position is available for 11 months, 70%, starting in January 2024 and the successful candidate will under direct supervision of the Conservation Scientist. The candidate is expected to have accomplished the master degree by the time the contract starts.

Expected main tasks of the position

The successful candidate will be involved in tasks related to WP2 (Scenarios: needs, requirements and training), WP3 (Material modelling and data management), and WP6 (Perceive experiences) of PERCEIVE project. The work will be run in an interdisciplinary environment working collaboratively with other partners/researchers from abroad and also other professionals in the museum. The position covers laboratory work (using equipment available in house or in collaboration with other partners), organizational and reporting tasks according the needs of the project, publication and conference presentations of results and other outputs.

Expected skills

Expected professional skills:

The interested applicant for the position has to have:

• A good knowledge of different analytical and imaging techniques of analysis for CH and a broad knowledge of modern colored art materials and techniques
  
• Experience in laboratory work and also proficiency with PC and equipment software
  
• Research experience with multi-analytical and interdisciplinary approaches to color change phenomena
  
• Ability to design an analytical protocol, to acquire, organize and interpretate complex sets of data
  
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and responsibly under the supervision of the Conservation Scientist and also to deliver timely the planned outputs
  
• Experience with European projects or working with international environments/people is appreciated but not mandatory
  
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
  
• Excellent writing and publication skills
  
• Good communication and problem solving skills
  
• Good English skills (both in writing and speaking)

Expected academic level:

Master degree in Conservation Science, Sciences for Cultural Heritage, Conservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage or Heritage Science.

The potential candidates are expected to send CV and explain their interest for the position in a motivation letter. It is also advisable to check the website of the project (http://perceive-horizon.eu/?fbclid=IwAR2GdSxipOhdek5vHYDMkOfgd3FXGYErXL9RmdCkDnetpvVo6JHTnOa0_eQ) before submitting the application.
The candidate must be able to provide a Certificate of good conduct (Vandelsattest) from the Police. Before starting the contract the candidate will go through a background check.

We offer

• An exciting role in a developing museum
  
• Challenges within a busy, engaging and varied environment
  
• Oslo kommune’s favourable pension scheme
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• Professional and personal development
  
  Only candidates applying via WebCruiter will be considered for the post. WebCruiter’s CV and application form must be filled out even if you wish to supply your own additional material. Be aware that applicants’ names may appear on public recruitment lists even if the applicant has requested anonymity – if so, you will receive advance warning.

Munchmuseet er blant Nord-Europas mest besøkte museer og kan vise til over 1,3 millioner besøkende i sitt første driftsår. Museet rommer den største samlingen av den verdenskjente norske kunstneren Edvard Munch. Med over 28 000 verk i samlingen, inkludert 1200 malerier, 18 000 trykk og 7000 tegninger, gir Munchmuseet et omfattende og fascinerende innblikk i Munchs liv og kunstneriske arv.  I løpet av 2022 har MUNCH vært vertskap for over 100 forestillinger og 45 ulike utleiearrangementer. Det nye Munchmuseet åpnet dørene i oktober 2021 og har ca. 220 ansatte.