Fellowships in Conservation, 2012 - 2013 Harvard Art Museums Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies

Fellowships in Conservation, 2012 - 2013
Harvard Art Museums
Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies

Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical
Studies offers two to three fellowships at our new off-site facility
in Somerville, MA. The 10 month fellowships, with the possibility
of renewal for a second year, will be offered in either objects,
paintings, or paper conservation beginning September 1, 2012. The
Fellow will perform treatment and conduct research on works of art
in the Museums' collections. Please note that during this period
the Museums' will be planning and beginning implementation of the
move back to our new building in Cambridge. Collections movement
activities should be expected. There will be an emphasis on
treatment activities, and research activities will be limited to 10%
of the fellowship period.

The current pay rate is $1,200 bi-weekly and a modest
travel/research allowance is provided. Fellows are eligible for
Harvard University benefits, including contributory dental and
health insurance and access to University resources.

Eligibility: Applicants should be graduates of a recognized
conservation training program (master's degree) or have equivalent
experience; have a proven record of treatment and research; and
proficient English language skills (written and spoken).

Application Procedure: Applicants are responsible for submitting all
of the following materials in English:

Curriculum vitae

A statement, not to exceed one page single-spaced, summarizing
the applicant's interests and intent in the fellowship and their
chosen specialization

Transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of
academic study with an explanation of the evaluation system if
it is not equivalent to that of the U.S.

Three letters of recommendation in separate sealed envelopes
sent directly from the recommender or included with your
application materials

All applicants must also submit their statement of interest and
curriculum vitae online. Job postings can be found at
. Please search
Administrative/Staff Jobs (External Candidates) by keyword
"conservation."

Deadline for receipt of application materials and supporting
documents is January 13, 2012.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please send
application materials and supporting documents to:

Kathleen Kennelly
Harvard Art Museums
Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies
32 Quincy Street
Cambridge MA 02138-3383