The Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) and the Yale Peabody Museum (YPM) are seeking a postgraduate associate to contribute to a collaborative project to study the risks associated with hazardous materials in the museum’s collections. This project is part of a longer-term initiative to enhance collections care and promote safe access for staff, researchers, and the communities interacting with these collections. Historically, both organic and inorganic pesticides have been utilized in museum collections, particularly those comprising organic materials such as textiles, wood, plant fibers, skin, and natural history specimens, to safeguard against pests. Furthermore, some objects were made from materials now recognized as posing health risks. Though protocols exist to minimize occupational exposure to these materials, accessible information remains limited, especially regarding potential dangers to non-museum staff or the broader public. This position offers an opportunity to gain practical training in heritage science, preventive conservation, and environmental health and safety practices within a museum context. The postgraduate associate will gain experience working with collections, instrumentation, and interdisciplinary teams.
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