Fellowship at National Gallery of Art

William R. Leisher Memorial Fellowship for Research and Treatment of
    Modern Paintings
National Gallery of Art
Conservation Division
Washington, DC

The conservation division of the National Gallery of Art is offering
a painting conservation fellowship supported by the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation.  The three-year fellowship commences in September 2015
and includes a $33,000 stipend annually plus compensation each year
for travel and research.  The fellowship will be devoted to
conservation examination, maintenance, and treatments of paintings
in the modern and contemporary collection and research on
contemporary artists' materials.  The fellow will be expected to
produce a publishable paper based on research completed during the
fellowship award period.  Lectures, symposia and informal
discussions contribute to the fellowship program, in addition to the
significant resources of the Gallery, including the library, the
photographic archives and the scientific research department.

Graduates from recognized training programs or candidates with
equivalent training will be considered.  Applicants should have no
more than five years of work experience.  A proven record of
research and writing ability as well as English language skills are
required.  Fellowships are awarded without regard to age, sex,
nationality, or race.  Selected finalists who are not United States
citizens must provide proof of their own health insurance coverage
during the fellowship period.

Interested candidates must submit the following material:
Transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic
study; (although official transcripts are preferred, unofficial
copies are accepted) A curriculum vitae including basic biographical
information, current and permanent addresses, and telephone numbers;
A short statement of the applicant's interests and intent in
applying for the fellowship; Offprints of any publications or
lectures; Two supporting letters of recommendation from conservation
professionals familiar with the candidate's work and one letter of
personal reference must be sent directly to the Landover, MD
address.

The material should be postmarked with a return address no later
than 6 March 2015 and sent to:

    Michael Skalka
    Conservation Administrator
    National Gallery of Art
    2000B South Club Drive
    Landover, MD 20785

Email address for inquiries only: m-skalka<-at->nga<.>gov

Formal applications must be postmarked and mailed.

After a preliminary selection, final candidates may be invited for
an interview.  A portfolio of conservation treatments and research
should be presented by the candidate at the interview.


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