Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Paper Conservation, The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is offering an advanced training fellowship in paper conservation beginning in the fall of 2014. The Fellowship will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year.
The Fellow will be involved in a wide range of conservation activities including examination and treatment of works on paper scheduled for loan, acquisition and exhibition. The diversity of the Print and Drawing collections ranging from the 15^th through 21^st century provide a rich resource for conservation education. The Fellow will also participate in all daily activities of the conservation department including environmental monitoring, condition checks for incoming and outgoing objects and preventative maintenance of the collection. The successful candidate will be encouraged to focus on a research project that should culminate in a published paper or professional presentation.
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in art conservation and at least one year of practical experience beyond graduation, or equivalent experience. The Fellow will receive an annual salary with an additional allowance for travel and research, plus benefits including health, dental and vacation leave.
For consideration, please go to <https://hrweb.artic.edu/recruit/applyjob.html> Job ID: 8000, and submit a cover letter summarizing your interest, resume and three professional references. Please combine the cover letter, resume and references into one document. Upload this file within the online application.