Fellowship at NEDCC

Samuel H. Kress Conservation Fellowship - Asian Art Conservation
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

The Northeast Document Conservation Center invites applicants for
the Samuel H. Kress Conservation Fellowship in Asian Paintings
Conservation.  The selected candidate's time will be divided between
the NEDCC facility in Andover, MA and the Nishio Conservation Studio
in Washington, D.C.  The Fellowship is scheduled to begin September
2015 or a mutually agreed upon date soon after.  It will be a
full-time, one (1) year appointment with benefits and a travel
allowance for research purposes.  The option for a second year may
be available depending on funding.

The Kress Fellow will apply their post graduate skills in paper
conservation to develop the necessary proficiency to handle and
treat Japanese, Chinese and Korean paintings on paper.  A very high
interest in and at least some prior training in Asian paintings
including hand scrolls and multiple panel folding screens is
requisite.

Qualifications to apply include a Master's degree from a recognized
conservation training program or a minimum of five (5) years
equivalent professional training and experience treating works on
paper.  The candidate is required to hold US citizenship.

Compensation includes salary, benefits and travel allowance.

If selected for an interview, the applicant is expected to present a
portfolio of completed projects during the interview process.  A
presentation before the senior conservation staff will be required.

Please submit application materials to:

    Michael K. Lee
    Director of Paper and Photograph Conservation
    Northeast Document Conservation Center
    100 Brickstone Square
    Andover MA 01810-1494
    U.S.A.
    978-470-1010
    Fax: 978-475-6021
    mlee<-at->nedcc<.>org


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