Nov 11, 2025
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: As the Research Scientist (Organic Materials), you will perform analyses and conduct research on organic materials such as natural and synthetic polymers as found in the Museum's collection, with particular attention to three-dimensional works of art, ranging from antiquity to contemporary. You have an established reputation as an authority within the scientific field related to art and art conservation research. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Analyze works of art in collaboration with conservators, curators, and colleagues in the Department of Scientific Research, with a particular focus on three-dimensional collections. Conduct research on organic materials found in artworks-including their composition, historical context, provenance, degradation mechanisms, and preservation issues-in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare analysis reports and...
Professional Diversity Network
New York, NY, USA
Full-Time
