Fellowship at National Air and Space Museum

Engen Conservation Fellowship
Objects Conservation
Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum

Start / End dates: October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017.
Funded amount: $ 37,000.00

Fellowship appointments are for 1 year, with a 1 year potential
renewal.  They commence in the fall and include a $37,000 stipend,
with additional funds for up to 5,000 for medical insurance,
relocation, research related expenses, conference registration and
travel.  The fellowships take place at the Emil Buehler Conservation
Laboratory in the Udvar Hazy Center in Chantilly VA.

Deadline for application: March 1, 2016

There is limited public transportation to the Udvar Hazy Center--a
car is most ideal for this position.

Fellowship Description: The National Air and Space Museum holds over
60,000 artifacts representing three centuries of aerospace history
from 18th century ballooning to current spacecraft.  While NASM is
best known for the collection of rare and historically significant
aircraft and spacecraft, these artifacts represent less than one
percent of the entire collection.  The collection also includes 5000
works of art, spacesuits, engines, textiles, toys and much more. The
fellowship will introduce the candidate to a wide range of composite
objects, metals, organic materials and painted surfaces.

The fellow's independent research will be derived from the diverse
collection materials.  Fellows will be encouraged to publish or
present their research at the end of their tenure.  Access to other
Smithsonian conservators, conservation scientists and analytical
capabilities at the Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) will also be
available.

The fellowship is intended to contribute to the education of recent
graduates by allowing them to continue research into traditional
historic objects and delve into the complexities of working with
modern composite materials.

Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Master's
degree in conservation from a recognized program and be able to
conduct research independently.  The candidate should have knowledge
of ethical and professional principles and concepts related to the
preservation of objects in a wide variety of media and knowledge of
the theories, principles, techniques, practices, and methodologies
used to examine, study, treat, and preserve historic objects.

Applicants should have a proven record of research, writing ability,
and proficient English language skills (written and spoken).
Finalists will be invited for an interview and asked to submit a
portfolio.

Application materials required:

    A brief research proposal.  The research proposal can be related
    to collection materials or an evaluation of a treatment process
    (no more than 2 pages, 12 point font).  Please include a budget
    request for research related expenses, and conference
    registration.  The maximum research allowance is $5,000

    Curriculum vitae including basic biographical information with
    current and permanent addresses, telephone numbers, and email
    address

    Unofficial transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate
    courses of academic study.  Please send an explanation of the
    evaluation system if your transcript is from outside the United
    States

    Two references from conservation professionals familiar with the
    candidate's work

    A writing sample such as a condition report, or examples of
    published work

    Fellowships are awarded without regard to age, sex, race, or
    nationality of the applicant.

Applications are submitted through the Smithsonian Online Academic
Appointment System (SOLAA)

    <URL:https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html>

Select the "Engen Conservation Fellowship" listed under the National
Air and Space Museum to submit your application materials.  For
questions about this opportunity please contact

    Malcolm Collum
    Chief Conservator
    collumm<-at->si<.>edu.

We are excited about the opportunity to provide a fellowship
experience and look forward to receiving your application materials.

Lauren Anne Horelick
Objects Conservator
National Air and Space Museum
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy. MRC 326
Chantilly VA 20151
703-572-4363


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