Fellowship at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mellon Fellowship in Objects Conservation
Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers one Mellon Postgraduate
Fellowship in Objects Conservation, beginning September 1, 2008 and
ending August 31, 2009.  The Fellowship may be extended up to three
years.  The applicant should be a graduate of a recognized
conservation training program or have equivalent experience.  The
Fellow will examine, conduct research and perform treatment on
objects typically ranging in date from 2000 BC through contemporary
and will be expected to participate in preservation activities
throughout the Museum.

Each Fellowship includes a stipend of $31,000, health insurance,
$3,000 in travel funds and $2,000 for research support.  Applicants
should send a letter with a statement of interest; a resume;
transcripts of graduate and undergraduate courses; several samples
of examination reports and treatment records with photographs
including any published treatments or research; and two supporting
letters from conservation professionals familiar with the
candidate's work to:

    Andrew Lins
    The Neubauer Family Chair of Conservation
    Philadelphia Museum of Art
    PO Box 7646
    Philadelphia PA 19101-7646

All application materials must be received by April 1, 2008.

EOE

Chris Wasson
Conservation Administrator
Philadelphia Museum of Art
215-684-7542


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