2 Internships at Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of Cambridge
The Hamilton Kerr Institute for the conservation of easel paintings is a
department of the Fitzwilliam Museum and a postgraduate teaching
institution with an international reputation for its high-quality
programmes of instruction for students and interns. It also operates an
active and wide-ranging research programme. The Institute undertakes the
conservation of easel paintings for the Fitzwilliam Museum, and also for
external public and private collections. Its clients include the
University of Cambridge, the National Trust and the Royal Collection.
Applications are invited for 2 internships in the advanced practical and
theoretical conservation of easel paintings. Tenure will be for 11
months in the first instance, though interns may be invited to extend
for a second year. Applicants should be recent graduates from a
recognised post-graduate training programme in the conservation of easel
paintings or expect to graduate before the internship starts on 10
September 2019. The internships are designed to allow maximum experience
in studio work, under the supervision of experienced painting
conservators, with a wide a variety of paintings. Opportunities for
research may also arise depending on projects at the Hamilton Kerr
Institute during the period of tenure. Interns will receive a
maintenance grant of £1,417 per month for eleven months plus £150 to
cover conference travel and fees and £300 towards to the cost of a study
trip.
To apply, please send the following documents:
- your CV;
- a cover letter outlining your experience, reasons for applying and
career plans;
- a transcript of the grades achieved in your first degree and Diploma
course (please send your marks so far if you have not yet completed your
Diploma course)
by email to Sara Harrop, Administrator, Hamilton Kerr Institute
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>) by 31
December 2018.
- Applicants should also arrange for two reference letter to be sent
directly to the Hamilton Kerr Institute Administrator before the closing
date. Reference letters sent directly by the applicant will not be accepted
Interviews for short-listed applicants will take place in early February
2019.
The University has the responsibility to ensure that successful
candidates comply with UK and Border and Immigration legislation and
have the right to live and undertake an internship in the UK.
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Sara Harrop (Administrator)
Hamilton Kerr Institute
Mill Lane
Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NE
Tel +44 (0)832040
Email [email protected] or [email protected]
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