Fellowship at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Objects Conservation
Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers one Andrew W. Mellon
Postgraduate Fellowship in Objects Conservation, beginning September
1, 2012 and ending August 31, 2013. 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 representing diverse cultures, time periods,
and materials from all curatorial departments. The Fellow will
participate in preservation activities throughout the Museum
including exhibitions and storage. It is expected that the Fellow
carries out a research project that is of publishable quality.

Each Fellowship includes a stipend of $32,519.00, health insurance,
$3,000.00 in travel funds and $2,000.00 for research support.
Applications should be sent electronically: pdf files containing
statement of interest, resume, transcripts of graduate courses, and
four examples of examination reports and treatment records with
photographs. Please include any published treatments or research.
Two supporting letters from conservation professionals familiar with
the candidate's work should be sent directly by referee.

Electronic materials should be sent to jobs<-at->philamuseum<.>org.  Please
include in subject line:  "Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Objects
Conservation." Reference letters should be sent directly to:

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

    alins<-at->philamuseum<.>org

All application materials must be received by March 15, 2012.

Receipt of application will be confirmed by e-mail.

EOE

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


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