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Join the V&A PhD Placement Scheme to explore Chinese watercolours with cutting-edge analytical techniques.
Overview
Salary
£0
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Expires
Organisation summaryThe world's leading museum of art, design and performance
Role Summary
- This placement involves investigating Chinese watercolours using techniques such as infrared reflectography, digital microscopy, XRF mapping, and Raman microscopy.
Role Requirements
- PhD researchers focusing on art, design, or related fields.
- Interest in analytical techniques.
The V&A PhD Placement Scheme offers a range of placements to support the professional development of PhD researchers. This particular placement will investigate the composition of Chinese watercolours using analytical techniques like infrared reflectography, digital microscopy, XRF mapping, and Raman microscopy. The aim is to answer questions about pigments, papers, and painting techniques. Although the placement is unpaid, researchers will have access to the V&A's workshops, talks, and training opportunities.
