Fellowship at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training in Objects
    Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is an encyclopedic collection
comprising more than 450,000 objects.  Founded in 1870, the Museum's
collections include ancient archaeological materials, American and
European sculpture and decorative arts, African, Oceanic and Asian
objects and sculpture, as well as contemporary works.

Conservation and Collections Management is an integral part of the
Museum's stated purpose to hold its collections in trust for future
generations.  Members of the department promote the long-term
preservation of artworks through development of conservation
treatments, study of materials and techniques, scholarly research
and documentation.  The department follows internationally
established standards to document and maintain the aesthetic and
physical integrity of works of art through six conservation
disciplines, an analytical facility, and a collections management
division responsible for safe exhibition, storage, transport, as
well as the collections database.

Founded in 1929, the Objects Conservation Laboratory upholds a long
and distinguished tradition of excellence in the examination,
treatment, and preservation of cultural heritage, supported by a
full range of scientific resources.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for the Andrew W.
Mellon Fellowship for Advanced Training in Objects Conservation.
This full-time, two-year appointment begins in November 2016 and may
be extended for a third year.

The Mellon Fellow will have the opportunity to engage in research,
in-depth examination, and treatment of artworks, and be involved in
preventive conservation activities, exhibitions and loans, as well
as conservation outreach.  Interdepartmental collaboration is
encouraged between conservators, conservation scientists,
collections care specialists, curators, and other Museum staff.  The
Fellow is expected to carry out a publishable research project.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in conservation from a
recognized program or have equivalent work or apprenticeship
experience, a minimum of one year of practical experience beyond
graduation, and experience with a variety of analytical instruments.

Application materials must be received by April 30, 2016.  For
consideration, please submit your letter of interest, resume, and
two letters of recommendation to: resumes<-at->mfa<.>org.  You may also
submit your materials via postal mail to:

    Human Resources Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    465 Huntington Avenue
    Boston MA 02115

Confirmation of receipt of complete applications will be sent via
e-mail.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
seeks diversity in its workforce.


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