Getty Global Art & Sustainability Fellow
About The Position
Getty Global Art & Sustainability Fellow The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) at Rochester Institute of Technology is accepting applications for its second Getty Global Art & Sustainability Fellow. IPI’s Fellows contribute to generating new resources and professional development opportunities that help encourage and enable more institutions to implement sustainable preservation practices. Fellows have opportunities to work with research, preservation services, and operations staff at IPI to learn about and contribute to current research initiatives, participate in education programs, and attend professional development activities that strengthen his/her/their professional networks. Fellows will have workstations in the IPI office spaces alongside IPI staff members, and be given access to all of the laboratory, library, and classroom resources. They will also have access to RIT’s libraries and have the potential to connect with allied colleagues on campus during their Fellowships. For this Fellowship, we are seeking applications from candidates with an educational background in mechanical engineering, building physics, data science, preservation science, or related field. Applicants must also demonstrate an interest in preservation science and cultural heritage preservation. The goal is to identify a Fellow with engineering skills who is interested in pursuing research on topics such as energy monitoring, the role collection materials can have on temperature and relative humidity management, or energy saving strategies/materials that have proved successful in other fields, but not yet tested or evaluated for collection environments; or similar topics. To apply, you will need to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a project proposal (research statement). The proposal submitted will be assessed for alignment with IPI’s research and mission, feasibility given IPI/RIT resources and existing laboratory equipment, and availability of necessary staff expertise to meet mentoring and project supervision needs. The successful candidate’s initial proposal may be revised with IPI staff input to meet Fellowship goals. The Project Proposal (research statement) should not exceed 3 pages, and should include: Project Overview - how the project will contribute to sustainable preservation environmental management initiatives at IPI Project Work Plan - the type of work/study/research to be completed and a 2-year timeline of project -phases (table or Gantt chart format is acceptable) Project Team - projected mentoring/advisement and equipment needs to meet project goals Project Outcomes - a summary of proposed project outcomes The start date for this role will be between June 1 and September 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed starting May 13, 2026 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Contact IPI Executive Director, Jae Gutierrez at [email protected], if you have any questions.
Requirements
- Knowledge of principles and practices of relevant field of research
- Knowledge of scientific research theory and methods
- Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable research software
- Skill in scientific writing with attention to detail and precision
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report on complex data sets
- Ability to independently plan and execute research
- Master's degree in related field
- No experience required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Designs and conducts scientific research experiments using advanced knowledge of research field and theory
- Analyzes results and produces reports and figures for presentation and publication
- Writes manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and assists in grant writing
- Develops and delivers presentations of research results at conferences
- Participates in outreach activities involving tours, presentations, and open houses
- Engages in professional development to stay current on emerging research and technology in relevant field
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
