Fellowship at National Gallery of Art

Charles E. Culpeper Advanced Training Fellowship in Conservation
    Science
Conservation Division
National Gallery of Art

Charles E. Culpeper Advanced Training Fellowship in Conservation
Science With support from the Charles E. Culpeper Foundation, the
National Gallery of Art, Washington, is offering a fellowship in the
scientific research department. The three-year fellowship includes
an annual stipend of $40,000, plus modest support for
research-related travel. The fellow will conduct research into
conservation materials or artists' materials and methods in relation
to the Gallery's collections. Micro-analysis is the preferred method
of research application in this work. The fellow will have access to
the Gallery's collections and to advanced analytical
instrumentation. The fellow will work under the guidance of the
Gallery's scientists and will collaborate with conservators and
curators. Lectures, symposia, and informal discussions at the
National Gallery of Art contribute to the fellowship program. The
fellow will be expected to produce one or more publishable papers
based on research completed during the fellowship period.

Eligibility Candidates should have a graduate degree in one of the
sciences, or equivalent training. The degree must have been obtained
within the last five years. Candidates must be familiar with
relevant scientific instrumentation. A strong interest in art
conservation is required and previous experience in art conservation
is desirable. English-language skills and a proven record of
research and writing ability are required. Fellowships are awarded
without regard to age, sex, nationality, or race. Finalists who are
not United States citizens must provide proof of their own health
insurance coverage during the fellowship period.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must submit the
following materials in English:

    Transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of
    academic study (unofficial copies are acceptable)

    A curriculum vitae including basic biographical information,
    current and permanent addresses, and telephone numbers

    A short proposal (no more than three single-spaced pages) of the
    candidate's research interests and intent in applying for the
    fellowship

    Reprints in PDF format of publications

    Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with
    the candidate's work and one letter of personal reference (sent
    directly to the address below)

Formal applications and supporting materials must be submitted in
PDF format by email to dcl<-at->nga<.>gov to arrive at the Gallery no later
than December 31, 2012.

For inquiries please contact:

    Michael Skalka, Conservation Administrator
    Conservation Division
    National Gallery of Art
    2000B South Club Drive
    Landover, MD 20785
    USA
    dcl<-at->nga<.>gov

All applicants will be notified by March 30, 2013, of the decision
of the selection committee.


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