Fellowships at LACMA

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Conservation
    Science
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Conservation Center of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is
offering a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship for a scientist
interested in contributing to the field of art conservation.  This
position reports to the Senior Conservation Scientist and works
collaboratively with all conservation staff and curatorial
departments.

The Conservation Center's research laboratory enjoys a reputation
for excellence in both service and research and has a long tradition
of providing training opportunities for young conservators and
scientists interested in the care and preservation of paintings,
works of art on paper, textiles, and three-dimensional objects.  The
fellow will be expected to participate in the daily activities of
the laboratory including the technical examination of works of art
using modern analytical equipment in the Center's Research
Laboratory (FTIR, XRD, XRF, UV-VIS, PLM, MFT and TL) while engaging
in at least one significant research project on the conservation of
modern materials in museum collections. This project will seek to
develop preservation strategies for plastic objects in museum
collections.   All research will be carried out collaboratively with
LACMA conservators and scientists and may include scientists from
outside LACMA.  Publication in the professional literature and
participation in symposia, seminars and other professional meetings
will be strongly encouraged.

Eligibility: Candidates must have a PhD in one of the physical
sciences. A strong background in materials science, organic
chemistry, or polymer science is desirable. The degree must have
been obtained within the last five years. Previous experience in a
museum environment is not required, but a strong interest in the
visual arts is important. Excellent written and verbal skills as
well as an interest in collaborative and multi-disciplinary research
are essential.

Terms: The postdoctoral fellowship will be two years beginning
Fall/Winter 2010 and ending in 2012, with the possibility of a one
year extension.  The fellow will be provided an annual stipend
starting at $42,000 plus generous benefits with an annual cost of
living increase. The fellow will also be provided a travel allowance
and program funds for the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must submit the
following materials:

    A curriculum vitae including biographical information  and list
    of publications

    A cover letter containing a short statement of the candidate's
    interest and intent in applying for the fellowship

    Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will
be accepted until the position is filled.  Applications should be
mailed to:

    Gerrie Maloof
    Human Resources
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles CA 90036

    CC:  Mark Gilberg
    Director, Conservation Center
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90036

Questions may be addressed to:

    Dr. Frank Preusser
    Senior Conservation
    Scientist, Conservation Center
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles, California 90036
    323-857-6269
    fpreusser<-at->lacma<.>org

Mark Gilberg, MS, PhD
Suzanne D. Booth and David G. Booth
Conservation Center Director
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90036
323-857-4750
Fax: 323-857-4754


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