The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of the Netherlands. The collection
contains 1.1 million (art) objects from and relating to the Netherlands from
the Middle Ages until the 20th century. The museum receives over two million
visitors a year with a stunning building, surprising decor, beautiful
exhibitions, lively events and many pleasant facilities for young and old.
The Rijksmuseum's dynamic and diverse Conservation Department is housed in the
Ateliergebouw, or Studio Building, across the street from the main museum. In
addition to the six conservation studios and laboratories of the Rijksmuseum,
the building hosts the conservation training program of the University of
Amsterdam, the Scientific Department of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the
Netherlands (RCE) and the newly formed Netherlands Institute of Conservation,
Art and Science (NICAS). The strong collaboration between conservators,
scientific researchers and art historians in the three institutes makes for an
interdisciplinary and inspiring environment.
The department of Paper Conservation consists of a core team of three paper
conservators, two photographic materials conservators and three conservation
technicians and is supplemented by many other conservators working on different
projects, as well as researchers and scientists. Together they are responsible
for the conservation of the collection of the Rijksprentenkabinet: the largest
museum collection of prints, drawings and photographs of the Netherlands.
The Rijksmuseum is inviting applications for:
Internship in Paper Conservation
The position is full-time (36 hours per week) for the duration of 3 to 6
months, to be scheduled in 2019, in accordance with the interns training
programme and the department schedule.
Information
The intern will be given the opportunity to carry out conservation treatments
on works of art on paper and conduct research on their materials, techniques
and condition. The intern will also assist the paper conservators with
monitoring the condition and maintenance of the collection, preparing prints
and drawings for loans, writing condition reports, (de-) installing
exhibitions, and assisting with on-going research projects. The Paper
Conservation department works closely with the Curatorial Department, and the
intern will be expected to participate in discussions about on-going treatments
and research projects. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend regular
talks organised by the three institutions mentioned above.
Requirements
For the duration of the entire internship applicants must be students enrolled
in an MA-level conservation training programme with a specialisation in paper
conservation. Applicants should possess:
* Sufficient knowledge and skills to carry out practical conservation
treatments
* Interest in integrating scientific research into conservation practice
* Basic knowledge of analytical methods useful for research
* Fluency in Dutch or English, spoken and written
* The ability to work in a team
Terms
The internship is unpaid. A modest monthly stipend of 250 euros a month based
on a 36 hours working week is offered. Special requirements are in place for
students coming from outside the European Union.
Information
The application requires a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and two
letters of recommendation, by sending to [email protected]. For further
information, please contact Idelette van Leeuwen, Head of Paper Conservation,
tel. +31(0)20-67474113. For questions regarding the application procedure,
please contact Lieke Boers, Personnel Officer, tel. +31(0)20-6747304.
Applications
The closing date for all applications is August 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. (Amsterdam
time/CET). No applications will be accepted after the deadline. All
applications must be submitted in Dutch or in English by email:
[email protected]. Applications or related materials in any other form
will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified by September 1, 2018.
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