Fellowship at Johns Hopkins

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Heritage Science
Sheridan Libraries and Museums
Johns Hopkins University

With support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Sheridan
Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University is opening its
2013 Call for Proposals for its postdoctoral fellowship in Heritage
Science for Conservation. The two year postdoctoral fellowship
focuses on scientific research in support of book and paper
conservation. Research topics for Heritage Science for Conservation
can be found at the HSC website

    <URL:http://old.library.jhu.edu/departments/preservation/hsc/>

The postdoctoral fellowship includes an annual stipend of $56,000,
plus benefits, and modest support for research-related travel. The
Postdoctoral Fellow will report to the Assistant Research
Professor/HSC Scientist and will collaborate with other conservators
and curators at the Sheridan Libraries and Museums. In addition to
primary research topics, the HSC postdoctoral fellow will
participate in lectures, symposia, and discussions and
collaborations with other scientists and conservators at Johns
Hopkins University as well as cultural heritage institutions in the
Baltimore/Washington area.

Eligibility: Candidates should have received a PhD in
science/engineering within the last five years. Candidates must be
familiar with relevant scientific instrumentation. A strong interest
in book and paper conservation is required and previous experience
in conservation or cultural artifacts is desirable. English-language
skills and a proven record of research and writing ability are
required.

For further application information, candidates should visit

    <URL:http://old.library.jhu.edu/departments/preservation/hsc/application.html>

Sonja Jordan-Mowery
Joseph Ruzicka and Marie Ruzicka Feldman
Director for Conservation and Preservation
P.I., Heritage Science for Conservation
Johns Hopkins University
Sheridan Libraries
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-4383


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