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The Library & Museum of the American Philosophical Society (APS) is seeking graduate students in library or paper conservation for a paid Summer 2023 Willman Spawn Conservation Internship. The successful candidate will report to the APS Conservation Department and will gain practical experience in a professional conservation laboratory through conservation treatment of manuscripts, books, documents, and other graphic materials on paper, as well as environmental monitoring and rehousing of materials.
Despite the rise of conservation science with an ever-increasing sophistication of chemical characterization tools, for over 100 years, the polarizing light microscope (PLM) has remained one of the most important analytical techniques for identifying artist pigments. This project aims to maximize the amount of information extracted from PLM by introducing digitization and image processing protocols designed to make the data collection/interpretation process more accurate and user-friendly.
The V&A is looking for a Conservation Scientist to join its vibrant Conservation team
A permanent position of Associate Professor of Object Conservation is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo.
The holder of the position is expected to initiate and lead research and teaching relevant to object conservation, with a focus on archaeological materials and social history objects. Duties include teaching; supervision of students and PhD candidates; setting of exams and evaluation on all levels; and administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the department.
Curator of costumes
Amsterdam, 36 hours per week
Would you love to work with one of the most important collections in the Netherlands? That’s what you’ll be doing if you become the Rijksmuseum’s curator of costumes and fashion. Taking on this role means you’ll be responsible for our historical costumes and accessories from the 17th to the 20th century – it’s a collection of global significance. Part of your job will be to keep this collection in good condition and ensure it remains attractive for generations to come.
Research Radiographer
Amsterdam, 36 hours per week
Here at the Rijksmuseum, we conduct cutting-edge research into our collection every day. It includes investigations into the origin of particular objects, or the material from which they made. Your job as the Rijksmuseum’s research radiographer will be to reveal the invisible history of our collection. In this challenging role, you will forge connections between science, the collection and the public.
Internship Positions Open ~ Hands-On Practicum
In San Francisco, California
Overview
PhD Research Fellowship in Conservation
A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in Conservation is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo (UiO).
Associate Conservator, Modern and Contemporary (Objects)
The Conservator in Charge of the Department of Paper Conservation, one of the museum's five conservation departments (Objects, Paintings, Photographs, Textiles), has the academic and administrative responsibility for the conservation and preservation of works of art on paper in accordance with the highest standards of the profession and leads a team (currently) of five conservators, and other staff.
Please apply through our Met Careers Site: https://metmuseum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/metmuseumcareers/job/The-Met-Fif...
The Conservator has the overall responsibility to ensure the proper care, preservation, and treatment of The Costume Institute’s encyclopedic collection and coordinate flexible conservation support to the department’s ongoing commitments (exhibitions and installations, loans and acquisitions, assessments) and special projects.
Please apply through the Met Careers Site: https://metmuseum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/metmuseumcareers/job/The-M...
Princeton University Library (PUL) seeks a skilled, knowledgeable, & innovative Preventive Conservator (PC) to administer & manage preventive conservation of PUL’s extraordinary collections. PUL is one of the world’s leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,500 undergraduates, 3,100 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, & many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, & extensive collections of digital text, data, & images.
POSITION TITLE: Paper Conservator
REPORTS TO: Director of Collections and Conservation
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time. Initial contract of 6 months with possibility to extend
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, pension, education allowance
DURATION: 5 days/week starting in May/June 2023
COMPENSATION: $30-$40 per hour DOE
The Department of Art Conservation at the University of Delaware is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year research and teaching position in the field of conservation science. This is a term position with a tentative start date of mid-August 2023.
The successful candidate will work at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in partnership with the University of Delaware, reporting to the head of the Scientific Research and Analysis Laboratory.
The researcher will: