The Yale Center for British Art invites applications for a 12 month postgraduate conservation associate in painting conservation beginning in early 2014. The successful candidate will be asked to study and treat a selection of works belonging to a collection of paintings bequeathed to Yale by the Libra Foundation, from the family of Nicholas and Susan Pritzker. The majority of paintings are late mid-twentieth century works by British artists working in a domestic setting. Among those represented in the collection are Gwen John, Vanessa Bell, Roger Fry, Duncan Grant, Henry Islander, John Minton, Keith Vaughan, Carol Wight, and Pamela Clough. Treatment problems range from superficial cleanings, minor consolidations to a few more complex cleanings and structural repairs. The opportunity for research is presented by the variety of surface finishes and varnishes on this twentieth century collection.
The work will be carried out in the painting conservation studio of the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT. Candidates must have advanced degree in Conservation, or have equivalent experience, and be legally entitled to work in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants applying within three years of the award of their degree.
Stipend for the position is $ 36,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please submit the following no later than December 20, 2013:
- Cover letter describing career goals and why this position is of particular interest to you.
- CV
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
Interview with portfolio will be required
Applications should be sent electronically to: mark.aronson@yale.edu
Mark Aronson
Chief Conservator
Yale Center for British Art
P.0. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520
All candidates applying for positions at the Yale Center for British Art will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background and credit check.