Fellowship at National Air and Space Museum

Fellowship in objects Conservation
Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum

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

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

Start date: Fall 2016
start date is flexible.

Funded amount: $37,000.00

Deadline for application: August 15, 2016

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 a large art
collection, spacesuits, engines, textiles, toys and much more.  The
fellowship will introduce the candidate to a wide range of composite
objects, metals, organic materials, textiles, and painted surfaces.

Fellows will be encouraged to develop a research project while at
NASM.  The independent research will be derived from the diverse
collection of materials and may be related to evaluations of
treatment procedures, diagnostic imaging, ethical considerations,
technical studies or surveys.  Fellows will be encouraged to publish
or present their research at the end of their tenure.  The
fellowship is intended to contribute to the education of recent
graduates by allowing the candidate to research historic and
industrial objects and delve into the complexities of working with
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.  They should
also understand the theories, principles, techniques, practices, and
methodologies used to examine, study, treat, analyze and preserve
historic objects.

Applicants should have a proven record of research, writing ability,
and verbal communication skills.  They must be proficient in English
language skills (written and spoken).  Finalists will be invited for
an interview, either in person or over the phone, and asked to
submit a portfolio.

Application materials required:

    A two page letter of interest (12 point font, 1.5 line spacing)
    explaining the candidate's interests and intent along with a
    brief description of a research topic.  Please include a budget
    for health insurance, relocation cost, and conference
    registrations.  The total 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

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 Lauren Horelick
<horelickl<-at->si<.>edu>.

We are excited about the opportunity to provide this 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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