Fellowship at Art Institute of Chicago

Stockman Family Foundation Postgraduate Fellowship in Conservation
    Science
Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago has an immediate opening for a
Fellowship in the Conservation Science Department supported by the
Stockman Family Foundation Trust. The position will provide the
successful candidate with a unique career development opportunity in
conservation science research. The Fellow will gain experience
working in a major art museum and contribute to an ongoing
international research project on Pablo Picasso's use of
non-artists' paints (e.g. enamel paints such as Ripolin paints) in
the first half of the 20th century. The fellowship will focus on
three main activities: a) a survey aimed at gaining in-depth
insights onto artists' techniques and specific condition issues
associated with the use of non-artist's enamel paints; b) scientific
analysis of early twentieth-century paintings and paint reference
samples; c) assessment of the influence of cleaning and
consolidation treatments on mock-up systems created with historic
reference Ripolin paints. Reporting to the Senior Conservation
Scientist, the Fellow will work closely with the Associate
Conservation Scientist, Conservation Microscopist, Assistant
Research Conservator, Conservators and Curators.

The Conservation Science facilities at the Art Institute of Chicago
are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation: research
microscopes (polarized light and reflectance/UV fluorescence); Raman
and FTIR microspectroscopy, portable XRF spectrometry, Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, X-radiography and IR
reflectography. In addition, the Museum has an ongoing collaborative
program in conservation science with the Robert R. McCormick School
of Engineering and Applied Science and the Chemistry Department at
Northwestern University and with the Advanced Photon Source at
Argonne National Lab, providing access to advanced research and
analytical facilities and to faculty with a wide range of expertise
in the physical sciences. A capillary network of national and
international partners is also part of the project and survey
initiative.

Eligibility: Open to applicants from a conservation or physical
sciences background with a graduate degree or equivalent training.
Knowledge of and experience with the most commonly used instrumental
techniques for the characterization of organic and inorganic
materials is required. Previous experience in the conservation field
is preferable, but a strong interest in the visual arts and
willingness to explore new areas of applied research are the most
important qualities sought. Must have excellent verbal and written
communications skills and a track record of publications and
presentations.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, and
includes health benefits and a generous travel budget. The duration
of the fellowship will be for 30 months. The start date is
negotiable but preferably in the Fall of 2011.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter detailing relevant experience
and career objectives with resume, including digital copies of
relevant publications. The Art Institute of Chicago requires all
applicants to complete an online application to be considered for
employment

Instructions can be found at

    <URL:https://csweb.artic.edu/recruit/applyjob.html>

Job code 6850

Please direct questions to:

    Francesca Casadio, PhD
    Andrew W. Mellon Senior Conservation Scientist
    The Art Institute of Chicago
    111 South Michigan Ave.
    60603-6110 Chicago
    312-857-7647
    Fax: 312-541-1959
    fcasadio<-a t->artic< . >edu

Formal applications and supporting materials are due by June 15,
2011. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Final candidates will be requested to provide three letters of
reference.

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Francesca Casadio, PhD
Andrew W. Mellon Senior Conservation Scientist
The Art Institute of Chicago
312-857-7647


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