Fellowship at Morgan Library and Museum

2016 - 2017 Sherman Fairchild Post Graduate Fellowship in
    Conservation
Morgan Library and Museum
Full-time

The Morgan Library and Museum announces a one-year post-graduate
fellowship in the Thaw Conservation Center.  The Sherman Fairchild
Post-Graduate Fellowship in Conservation provides a junior
professional with the opportunity to apply the principles of paper
and book conservation acquired through an accredited graduate
program in museum/library conservation or equivalent work/life
experience.  The Fellow will carry out examination, documentation,
analysis, treatment, and research on the Morgan's magnificent
collections of drawings, rare books, and literary, historical, and
music manuscripts, and will contribute significantly to the
institution's program of exhibitions.  Participating in all Center
activities, the Fellow will gain professional experience in paper
and/or book conservation while commencing a conservation career.

The Thaw Conservation Center is a major resource in New York City
for the conservation and technical study of works on paper and bound
materials ().

The Fellowship term will begin in September 2016.  It is renewable
for one additional year.

Deadline for applications: February 1, 2016

Qualifications

    Applicants should be graduates of a recognized graduate-level
    program in conservation or be able to demonstrate the
    acquisition of equivalent skills and knowledge through work/life
    experience.  A portfolio of treatments and research projects is
    required of all applicants

    Candidates should possess strong public speaking and written
    communications skills

    The Fellow should have a demonstrated commitment to the
    profession of conservation and scholarly advancement

Compensation: Annual compensation is $38,125.00 plus benefits.
Details on compensation and the hiring process will be provided to
those selected for interviews.

To apply: Applicants should submit electronically a cover letter
addressing their interest in the Fellowship, including a statement
of career goals and areas of particular interest; curricula vitae;
and three letters of recommendation to

    Margaret Holben Ellis
    Director, Thaw Conservation Center
    tcc<-at->themorgan<.>org

Generously underwritten by the Sherman Fairchild Foundation, Inc.

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