Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training in Furniture and Frame Conservation
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Advanced Training in Furniture and Frame Conservation. This full-time, two-year appointment begins in the fall of 2019 and may be extended for a third year. The Mellon Fellow will have the opportunity to examine, study, and treat furniture and/or frames from a comprehensive collection of American and European objects from the 16th to 21st centuries. The Fellow will also participate in a wide range of conservation activities with conservators, conservation scientists, collections care specialists, and curators. Research and technical examination of objects in the collection will be encouraged, and the Fellow is expected to carry out a publishable research project. Applicants must have a graduate degree in conservation from a recognized program or have equivalent work or apprenticeship experience. Compensation includes salary and travel allowance, in addition to a generous benefits package. Application materials must be received by March 31, 2019. For consideration, please submit your letter of interest, resume, and two letters of recommendation to: [email protected]. Materials may also be submitted via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Recommendation letters may be submitted separately from the letter of interest and resume. The MFA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
