Fellowship at Art Institute of Chicago

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Photograph Conservation
The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is offering an advanced Fellowship in
Photograph Conservation beginning in the fall of 2010. The
Fellowship will be for one year with the possibility of renewal for
a second and third year. The Mellon Fellow is an integral part of a
very active department, and has conservation, curatorial, and
administrative responsibilities. A wide range of contemporary and
historic photographs will be examined, analyzed, documented, treated
and prepared for loan, exhibition and storage. Opportunities also
exist for long-term research, with publishable results expected.

Duties: Examines and identifies photographs. Provides technical
analysis of deterioration phenomena, and recommendations for
treatment and preservation.  Executes conservation treatments, as
required.  Documents all examinations and treatments with written
reports and photographic illustrations.  Performs proper usage of
laboratory instrumentation and equipment such as densitometer and
stereo microscope.   Consults with curators and other conservators
as needed. Recommends as to the suitability of objects for loan.
Conducts publishable long-term research projects.  Responds to
public inquiries regarding the conservation, preservation, and
exhibition of photographs.  Attends to conservation needs of
photographs on exhibition, with participation in installations.
Monitors photographs with analytical equipment as required.  Helps
train staff in proper handling of photographs. Helps maintain and
equip the Photograph Conservation Laboratory.  Communicates with
other colleagues in the field and participates in appropriate
professional organizations.

Qualifications:  Must be a graduate of a recognized conservation
training program with a clear specialization in the medium of
photography, or have equivalent experience, with at least 3 years of
post-graduate work.

The Fellow will receive an annual salary of $33,800 with an
additional allowance of $3200 for research and travel;  plus
benefits including health, dental, and vacation. Interested
applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, official
transcripts, and three professional references to:

    The Art Institute of Chicago
    111 S. Michigan
    Employment Services MC/614
    Chicago IL 60603
    Fax: 312-857-0141
    aic.jobs<-at->artic<.>edu

Stephanie N. Gill
HR Assistant
Human Resources
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
312-629-9414
Fax: 312-857-0141


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