The Museum of Modern Art, New York City
Mellon Fellowship in Photography Conservation The Museum of Modern Art offers a full-time two year fellowship, renewable for a third year, in the conservation of photographic materials beginning in September 2017. Photography Conservation works closely with the conservation staff, including the Museum scientists, as well as all curatorial departments: Photography, Drawings and Prints, Architecture and Design, Painting and Sculpture, Library and Archives and Electronic Media and Film. The candidate will work on a wide range of modern and contemporary works and participate in all departmental activities including courier responsibilities. An emphasis will be placed on assisting permanent Conservation staff in the treatment of collection materials for exhibition and loan. Research on conservation treatment techniques, optimal preservation environments, artistic practice and characterization of photographic materials is integral to the department and participation in these activities will be fostered. Additional professional development activities will be supported. The successful candidate will have a completed M.A. degree or Advanced Certificate from a recognized fine arts conservation program, with a focus in conservation of photographic materials. Preference will be given to those candidates who can demonstrate team and communication skills, the ability to manage time in a multitasking environment, and who show a systematic and methodological approach to research. The closing date for applications is March 1st, 2017. Salary is $49,250.00 plus generous benefits, including four weeks paid vacation. Applicants should send a statement of interest, a writing sample, resume with a list of references and an electronic portfolio containing two treatments to Lee Ann Daffner, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Conservator of Photographs at [email protected]. The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation. Lee Ann Daffner Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Conservator of Photographs The Museum of Modern Art 11 W 53rd St New York, NY 10019 tel: 1-212-708-9559 fax: 1-212-333-1244 e-mail: [email protected] ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
