Positions at Smithsonian Institution

Paper Conservator
National Anthropological Archives
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution

    Through funding from the Save America's Treasures Program in
    conjunction with the Getty Grant Program, the National
    Anthropological Archives is pleased to announce an immediate
    opening for a paper conservator.  The position will be part of
    the Artwork Preservation Project, a multi-faceted effort
    involving conservation, research, and improved accessibility to
    a collection of nearly 20,000 works of art on paper.  The
    collection is particularly strong in Native American drawings,
    many of which are national treasures.

    Responsibilities will include examination, documentation and
    treatment of artwork, supervision of support staff, fellows and
    volunteers, and an advisory role in the movement of the
    collection to new storage at the Museum Support Center in
    Suitland, MD.  The primary work location will be the Museum
    Support Center. Candidates should have a graduate degree in a
    recognized conservation training program or the equivalent, with
    specialization in paper conservation and work experience with
    paper collections.

    This is a full-time one year position. Salary: $42,800
    Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and a CV
    with the names of references by May 19, 2000 to:

        Dr. Candace Greene
        Artwork Project Director
        Department of Anthropology
        NMNH-MRC 112
        Smithsonian Institution
        Washington DC 20560-0112

Post Graduate Fellowships in Paper Conservation
National Anthropological Archives
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution

    Through funding from the Getty Grant Program in conjunction with
    Save America's Treasures, the National Anthropological Archives
    is pleased to announce two immediate openings for post-graduate
    fellowships in paper conservation to join the Artwork
    Preservation Project.  The diverse nature of the collection
    offers fellows a unique opportunity to

        *   engage in treatment of a broad range of works of art on
            paper produced in the 19th and 20th centuries

        *   explore complex issues in the conservation of historic
            Native America art traditions, which involve concern
            with the cultural as well as physical integrity of
            materials

        *   participate in specialized research to determine the
            appropriate treatment for works of art in various media
            that have been laminated.

    Fellowships are for 9 months, beginning in summer 2000, with
    potential for extension to 12 months, and carry a stipend of
    $20,500 plus a travel allowance.  Candidates should have a
    graduate degree in a recognized conservation training program or
    the equivalent, with specialization in paper conservation.
    Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, three
    professional references, and a CV no later than May 19, 2000 to:

        Dr. Candace Greene, Artwork Project Director
        Department of Anthropology
        NMNH-MRC 112
        Smithsonian Institution
        Washington DC 20560-0112

Paper Conservation Technician
National Anthropological Archives
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution

    Through funding from the Getty Grant Program in conjunction with
    Save America's Treasures, the National Anthropological Archives
    is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a technician in
    the paper conservation laboratory.

    Duties will include lab maintenance, treatment under the
    direction and supervision of conservation staff, rehousing and
    working with the Archives staff to facilitate research access to
    the collection.  The primary work location is the Museum Support
    Center in Suitland, MD.  Preference will be given to candidates
    with previous conservation experience. A bachelors degree is
    required.

    This is a full-time one year position. Salary: $23,000 (GS-5)

    Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and a
    resume with the names of references by May 19, 2000 to:

        Dr. Candace Greene, Artwork Project Director
        Department of Anthropology, NMNH MRC-112
        Smithsonian Institution
        Washington DC 20560-0112

Candace Greene
202-357-1471


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