Fellowship at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Paintings Conservation
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, PA

All application deadline: Friday, February 26, 2016

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is offering an Andrew W. Mellon
Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation.  The Fellowship
will begin in September, 2016 with a term of two years and the
possibility of renewal for a third year.  As an integral member of
the museum's conservation staff the Fellow will perform
examinations, treatments, and related research on European and
American paintings, produce technical documentation, and participate
in activities relating to exhibitions, installations, loans,
preventive care of the permanent collections, and professional and
public engagement.

The applicant should be a graduate of a recognized conservation
training program, or have equivalent training, with experience that
demonstrates exceptional visual and manual aptitudes, research
skills, and strong English-language abilities.  The Fellowship
provides an annual stipend of $35,200, plus health insurance and
significant additional funds to support travel and research.

Apply at:

    <URL:http://www.philamuseum.org/jobs/>

Applications should include PDF files containing a cover letter, a
curriculum vitae, examination and treatment reports (including
photographs) for two works of art, and contact information for three
professional references familiar with the candidate's work.  The
recruitment system allows multiple attachments with your
application.


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