Fellowship at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mellon Fellowship in Furniture/Woodwork Conservation
Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers one Mellon Postgraduate
Fellowship in furniture/ woodwork conservation, beginning between
July 1 and September 15, 2002.  It may be extended a second year.
The applicant should be a graduate of a recognized conservation
training program or have equivalent experience. The Fellow will
examine, conduct research and perform treatment on objects typically
ranging in date from Medieval through contemporary and will be
expected to participate in preservation activities throughout the
Museum.

The fellowship includes a stipend of $25,000, health insurance, and
a $3,500 travel supplement.  Applicants should send a letter with a
statement of interest; a resume; transcripts of graduate and
undergraduate courses; several samples of examination reports and
treatment records with photographs including any published
treatments or research; two supporting letters from conservation
professionals familiar with the candidates work; and two personal
references to

    Andrew Lins
    Chairman, Conservation Department
    Philadelphia Museum of Art
    PO Box 7646
    Philadelphia PA 19101-7646

All application materials must be received by April 1,
2002. EOE


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