Conservation Scientist, RICHeS

Overview

Tate was awarded two infrastructure project grants in 2024 through the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) initiative entitled Accessing Modern and Contemporary Art Materials Research and Establishing Tate's Conservation and Heritage Science Archive. These projects commenced in September 2024, spanning a 2-year period to September 2026. The Conservation Scientist roles (x2) were awarded to support the ongoing provision of the RICHeS program at Tate for 5 years from April 1st, 2026, based in the Conservation Science and Preventive Conservation team. You will be embedded within a committed, knowledgeable team, carrying out complex scientific analysis and conservation treatment support, the cataloguing and sharing of Tate's scientific and conservation research data, contributing to the Heritage Science Data Service and co-delivering on access pathways and requests from external users. You will also support the development and deli...