Located in Oslo, the National Museum of Norway is the largest art, architecture and design museum in the Nordic countries. It holds nearly 400,000 works spanning antiquity to contemporary art, including Edvard Munch’s first version of The Scream, important international works and extensive collections of Norwegian art and design. The Conservation Department is seeking a Conservation Scientist to join its multidisciplinary team of conservators, whose expertise covers a broad range of materials. The position will contribute to the development of new scientific expertise in the museum’s landmark building, opened in 2022. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in shaping the scientific foundation of conservation practice at a major European museum. The successful candidate will work closely with highly skilled conservators across multiple material specialisms and contribute to a growing, internationally oriented research environment. At the National Museum of Norway, we are committed to advancing the understanding, preservation, and interpretation of our collections through research, collaboration, and innovation. We value diversity as a strength and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of nationality, background, or career path. The Conservation Scientist will strengthen the museum’s scientific approach to conservation by supporting and advancing scientific work across disciplines. The role involves close collaboration with conservators, scientific analysis and knowledge sharing, as well as opportunities for independent research on the collection aligned with the museum’s research strategy. The position includes developing and applying scientific methods and analytical techniques, which contribute to research that supports both conservation practice and scholarly interpretation. The successful candidate will be able to clearly communicate results internally across material groups and curatorial departments and externally through public dissemination and outreach. An ability to explain complex scientific concepts to non-specialists is therefore vital.
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