Fellowship at Guggenheim Museum

Conservation Fellowship in Paintings
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is seeking a full-time paintings
conservation fellow for a 12-month period to participate in a pilot
study of a group of works by Vassily Kandinsky. This project will
include thorough technical examination and complete documentation of
the materials and techniques of this group of paintings, as well as
coordinating scientific analysis. In addition, the Fellowship may
include other Museum related activities.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong proficiency in
technical examination of paintings and an aptitude for the
interpretation of scientific data; excellent conservation hand
skills; and good interpersonal capabilities. Candidates should enjoy
working with a team and have the ability to communicate well with a
supervisor while working independently.

The fellowship will commence as soon as September 2006. The stipend
is $25,000 plus benefits. Candidates should be graduates of a
recognized conservation training program or equivalent and be
eligible to work in the United States.

This position will report to the Senior Conservator for Collections.
Applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and
two letters of recommendation. Applications should be sent to:

    Jacqueline Parrott
    Conservation Coordinator
    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
    1071 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10128
    jparrott [at] guggenheim__org
    (no phone calls, please)


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