Fellowship at LACMA

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

The Conservation Center of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is
offering a three-year postdoctoral 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 for three years beginning
Fall 2011. 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

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

    Gerrie Maloof
    Director of Human Resources
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles CA 90036
    323-857-6067
    Fax: 323-857-4720

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<-a t->lacma< . >org

    Mark Gilberg, MS, PhD
    Directory
    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
    mgilberg<-a t->lacma< . >org


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