Author: Carmina Lamare-Bertrand

Job Posting: Mountmaker, J. Paul Getty Museum (Pacific Palisades, CA, USA)

  • Requisition Number: 2016-2857
  • Position Status: LT Full-Time
  • Salaried/Hourly: Hourly
  • Category: Conservation
  • Getty Location: Getty Villa
  • Program/Dept. : Museum – 0316-Antiquities Conservation

Job Summary
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a qualified Mountmaker to assist the Antiquities Conservation department with the reinstallation of Getty Villa Museum collections. The position is an 18-month limited term position located at the Getty Villa Museum. Under minimal supervision, designs and fabricates mounts for the display and storage of art objects. Undertakes material research and develops advanced knowledge of the safe display and housing of works of art. Collaborates with conservators by providing expertise and fabricating fixtures, supports during conservation treatments. Designs packing systems for traveling collection items and may install and de-install objects in exhibitions and permanent galleries.
Major Job Responsibilities

  • Applies knowledge of current best practice in conservation ethics and mountmaking techniques, policies and procedures to moderately complex tasks
  • Fabricates mounts and fixtures for objects and loans for public display and storage
  • Collaborates on the installation and de-installation of exhibitions
  • Assists conservators in the design and production of both temporary and long term mounts and fixtures to aid in conservation treatments
  • Collaborates on research and selects concepts, materials and technologies to use in the fabrication of mounts and fixtures
  • Retrieves from storage, handles and transports works of art
  • Maintains inventory and shop equipment and documentation related to loans and exhibitions for future reference
  • May collaborate with conservators to effectively integrate seismic resistant mounts
  • May be asked to make presentations to professional audiences or the general public
  • May be asked to advise colleagues from other institutions
  • Maintains written and photographic documentation of all work
  • May courier works of art for loan exhibitions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, studio arts, conservation, design, engineering or industrial arts
  • 5-7 years experience in design and fabrication of mounts and handling of art objects, preferably in a museum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Fabrication experience in a variety of common materials and techniques (machining, welding, shop tool use)
  • Knowledge of proper art handling protocols
  • Comprehension of seismic mitigation principles and techniques
  • Ability to visualize physical/ mechanical solutions to moderately complex structural and dynamic problems
  • Competent with computer software aided design and analysis

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2857/mountmaker/job

Internship: Collections Internship Summer 2017, Newseum (Washington DC, USA)

Application Deadline Sunday, October 23, 2016
The Newseum, a revolutionary 250,000-square-foot museum of news, offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. The intern will work at the museum downtown and have the opportunity to also work at the state-of-the-art storage center in Laurel, Maryland once a week (with Newseum provided transportation from DC).
Internship hours are flexible and can be arranged to fit individual’s schedules – this can include morning work. You will be a member of the small, dynamic Collections team and will be able to make an enormous contribution to the work we do. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain Collections experience and be involved in the day-to-day operations of one of Washington, D.C.’s most popular museums!
Intern responsibilities will include, but are not limited to assisting the Registrar and Collections Specialist with the following tasks:
• Daily monitoring and recording of environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, lighting, etc.) in gallery spaces
• Processing donations and incoming loans, including cataloging artifacts in database
• Monitoring and reporting on exhibition conditions as they pertain to exhibited collections
• Assisting with the cleaning of exhibits and artifacts on display pre-opening
• Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibited artifacts
• Compiling information for the new Standard Facilities Report particularly regarding the environmental conditions/calculations for each of the galleries
• Helping with basic artifact conservation
• If time and interest permits, short-term, independent research projects related to the collection can be designed
Internships last for a minimum of 12 weeks beginning in June of 2017, and may be part or full-time. This internship position is primarily for college credit.
Qualifications Candidates should be currently enrolled in or should have recently finished a museum-related graduate or undergraduate program, possess basic computer skills, an interest in collections/registration work, and the ability to lift 30 pounds.
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and two references to:
Newseum
Human Resources Department
555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
E-mail: jobs@newseum.org
Please attach these materials as ONE document or PDF and name it ‘LastName_FirstName.’
For more information, visit: http://www.newseum.org/about/jobs-internships/?jobdetails=91

Internship: Archival Internship, Kaish Family Art Project (New York, NY, USA)

The Kaish Family Art Project seeks an intern who wishes to gain professional experience in art history or archival science. Students enrolled in a graduate program or advanced undergraduates interested in pursuing graduate study in art history are encouraged to apply. This internship will provide career-relevant, hands-on experience with art historical research as well as archival materials and processes. Ph.D. students with interest in writing a catalogue raisonné are also welcome to apply, and the focus and the nature of the internship would be tailored accordingly.
Internship Focus: The intern will assist with archiving the papers of Luise Clayborn Kaish, including articles and exhibition materials. He or she will take an active role in preserving, researching, arranging, scanning, and describing Kaish’s papers and work. Working within a studio environment, the intern will gain essential experience in handling art including works of sculpture, painting, and collage.
Depending on his or her own academic interests, the intern will also be encouraged to research aspects of Kaish’s life and career. The intern may also assist in the creation of an online platform for accessing highlights from the archive and showcasing excerpts from a recently completed oral history of Kaish’s life. Students with interest or experience in digitization are welcome.
Qualifications:

  • Current (or recent) graduate or advanced undergraduate student in an art history program
  • Interest or experience in archiving
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Willingness to ask questions
  • Ability to work on a Mac
  • Ability to commit to 15-20 hours/week for 6-8 weeks

This internship provides valuable work experience in a unique setting. We are happy to work with your university to arrange for course credit when possible, and we can offer flexibility regarding start date and hours.
About Luise Clayborn Kaish (1925-2013): Kaish was an NYC based sculptor of soaring ambition and achievement and a painter of gem-like abstractions. She was among the first women to receive the American Academy in Rome Prize. Her work is included in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Smithsonian Institution. She is one of a handful of women sculptors of her generation who pioneered working in metal at a monumental scale. To learn more, please visit www.luisekaish.com.
About the Kaish Family Art Project: The primary objective of the Kaish Family Art Project is to promote and exhibit the ongoing work of the Kaish family as well as to preserve, display, advance scholarship, and research the work of Luise and Morton Kaish. The Project sees great aesthetic, philosophical and educational value in offering a view of the step-by-step development of a creative artist, from earliest years to final statements, and provides unique insight into the creative process through the collection of Luise and Morton Kaish.
Application Instructions: Please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Sarah McCollum at sarah@kaishfamilyartproject.com.
For more information, visit: www.kaishfamilyartproject.com

Job Posting: Curator of Drawings and Prints, Whitney Museum (New York, NY, USA)

  • Position Level: Manager/Supervisor
  • Education: Master’s Degree
  • Position type: Full Time Permanent

The Whitney Museum seeks a curator with an extraordinary record of exhibitions and publications to fill a newly created position overseeing the Museum’s distinguished collection of drawings and prints. The incumbent will report directly to the Nancy and Steve Crown Family Chief Curator and join the museum’s highly collaborative senior curatorial team at a time of great institutional growth and transformation. This position requires strong expertise in 20th- and 21st-century American art; a specialty in early to mid-twentieth-century art is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
– Oversee the growth of the Whitney’s drawing and print holdings through gifts and purchases by acquisition committees.
– Help to define the Museum’s collection strategy and display methodology in consultation with the Chief Curator and Director of the Collection.
– Collaboratively shape the scholarly program and research functions of the Museum’s recently inaugurated Sondra Gilman Study Center for works on paper.
– Propose and organize collection displays and loan exhibitions (in any medium), including the writing and preparation of related scholarly catalogues, brochures, and didactic texts; development of educational programs; and fundraising.
– Cultivate external relationships with artists; trustees and various patron groups; members of the press; and colleagues at other institutions.
– Work closely with other curatorial staff and departments in the museum, in particular Conservation, Education, Exhibitions and Collections Management, Publications, Advancement, and Research Resources.
– Approve loans; work with artists, scholars, and other interested parties to access the collection; undertake special research projects for the collection and acquisitions as needed; represent the Museum within the scholarly community through participation in panels, symposia, and other forums; supervise administrative matters related to these activities.
Requirements
– M.A. in art history; Ph.D. preferred
– 10+ years of experience, including a distinguished record of exhibitions, publications, and acquisitions in the field.
About the Whitney
As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. Designed by architect Renzo Piano and situated between the High Line and the Hudson River, the Whitney’s new building vastly increases the Museum’s exhibition and programming space, providing the most expansive view ever of its unsurpassed collection of modern and contemporary American art
Application Instructions / Public Contact Information
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@whitney.org and state “Curator of Drawings and Prints” in the subject line.
For more information about this position and to apply, visit: http://www.whitney.org and www.nyfa.org/Jobs/Show/19d7eade-e835-4983-914e-91ac91a606a3

Fellowship: Inga Maren Otto Curatorial Fellow, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA, USA)

  • Auto req ID : 40886BR
  • Business Title : Inga Maren Otto Curatorial Fellow
  • School/Unit : Harvard Art Museums
  • Location : USA – MA – Cambridge
  • Job Function : Museum
  • Time Status : Full-time
  • Schedule : This is a full-time position
  • Department : Division of Academic and Public Programs
  • Salary Grade : 090
  • Union : 00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Please note: This is a one year term position.
Summary
The Curatorial Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of scholars embarking on professional and academic careers in art history who are considering the museum profession.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Inga Maren Otto Curatorial Fellow in the Division of Academic and Public Programs will share fully in a range of teaching, learning, and research activities in the Materials Lab, a new space designed to encourage the investigation of materials and techniques used in works of art. The Fellow will support teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels across academic disciplines, from History of Art and Architecture to Chemistry to Romance Literature and Languages. The Fellow will also help develop and support public workshops that explore artists’ techniques and processes.
  • Under the supervision of the Research Curator for Conservation and Technical Studies Programs, the fellow will undertake research on topics related to Materials Lab programs and to training in technical art history. The fellow will research and develop content for workshops and classes on materials and techniques used in works of art such as carbon.  The fellow will also research materials and techniques in preparation for academic and public programs related to an upcoming exhibition on the Bauhaus.
  • Foregrounding the museum’s teaching and research mission, the Curatorial Fellow helps provide content expertise for the Art Museums’ Art Study Center by supporting classes and individual appointments six hours a week, and contributes to a rich offering of public and academic interpretive programs across various platforms.
  • The Fellow may supervise students and temporary employees.

Basic Qualifications: MA in Art History, Fine Arts, or related field.
Additional Qualifications

  • Preference for a German-speaking European or specialist in German Art History.
  • PhD preferred.
  • Curatorial, studio, museum education, or related experience.
  • Commitment to fostering the appreciation of works of art in a museum context.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently as well as collegially.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application Procedures
A complete application includes a letter of interest, résumé or curriculum vitae, transcript, English-language writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2016 until the position is filled.
1. Please apply online with letter and curriculum vitae on this site. Please upload transcript, and one article-length, English-language writing sample.
2. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to the following address: am_dapp@harvard.edu (please note that the letters of reference will be verified).
Pre-Employment Screening

  • Criminal
  • Education
  • Identity

Appointment End Date : 30-Nov-2017
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Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Posting: Museum Curator, Smithsonian Institution (Washington DC, USA)

Application deadline closes on Monday, November 7, 2016

  • Job Announcement No. 17A-SB-301909-DEU-NMAH
  • Work Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent – Federal
  • Salary Range: $77,490.00 to $100,736.00 / Per Year
  • Series & Grade: GS-1015-12/12
  • Promotion Potential: GS-15
  • Supervisory Status: No

JOB OVERVIEW

About the Agency
This position is located in the National Museum of American History (NMAH) and serves as a Museum Curator (Division of Armed Forces History) and reports to the Chair of the division. The employee is responsible for carrying out research and publications, developing and managing collections, developing exhibitions, providing public service by responding to inquiries about American modern military history, and furthering education and outreach.
Duties

  • Researches American modern military history through objects and collections as well as traditional sources of documentation in areas that stretch from the colonial era to the present.
  • Assists the Division in collecting, managing, and interpreting large and diverse collections that provide the basis for presenting American modern military history in the context of the American experience.
  • Plays a role in helping to curate and update the Museum’s exhibitions on American military history.
  • Assists with the development of public programs related to American military history.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Key Requirements

  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications
Candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • Degree in museum work or in an applicable subject matter field;or
  • Combination of education and experience – courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education; or
  • Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4 year course of study as shown above.

In addition to the Basic Requirements above, the candidate must have the following:
Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.
For this position Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrating a knowledge of American modern military history (with focus on 20th century to present) at a scholarly level, through a wide variety of public and scholarly research products including exhibitions, collections, books, articles, blogs, catalogs, and monographs as well as programs and other media.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Or Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (study must be of relevance to position).
For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards.
Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
Security Clearance: Public Trust – Background Investigation
For more details about this position and to apply, visit: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/452684400

Job Posting: Director, American Indian Initiatives (St. Paul, MN, USA)

Job No. 1308

  • Salary: $5,889.00 monthly minimum.  Salary is commensurate with experience
  • Status & Hours: Full‐time, regular (2,088 annual hours) position
  • Classification: 18M Management
  • Deadline Date: Applications received or post‐marked by August 22, 2016 will be considered first, position open until filled

As the largest historical society in the nation with a reputation for being a leader in using the power of history to transform lives, the MNHS is seeking a director for our American Indian Initiatives program who will work collaboratively to create a bold, exciting new future for the organization and help us keep history fresh and relevant in a changing world.
We are looking for a mission‐focused, strategic, and facilitative‐minded leader with experience developing a high functioning team culture among groups of diverse, talented individuals.  This position requires the ability to set clear expectations, in terms of goals, roles, decisions; ensure appropriate involvement in decision making; and build understanding in and across teams, even when views are in conflict.  It is essential that the Director of American Indian Initiatives create strong relationships with staff to accomplish goals and meet organizational objectives and develop positive relationships with American Indian communities and external stakeholders to advance the work and mission of MNHS.
Working closely with the Director & CEO and the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of American Indian Initiatives provides leadership to develop a vision and strategy for MNHS’s American Indian programs and services and to implement those plans in collaboration with staff throughout the institution by:  developing American Indian content and exhibits; building strategic relationships with American Indian communities throughout the state, and as appropriate, beyond; and implementing programs, and supporting MNHS priority projects, such as Historic Fort Snelling.  This position will have a close relationship to the Collections & Research Services division staff for the curation of American Indian objects, the Guest Experiences and Education Services division, the External Relations division and the MNHS Press.
Summary of Work
1. Provide leadership to develop and implement a vision and strategy for MNHS’s American Indian programs and services.
2. In collaboration with External Relations, work with American Indian tribes, community organizations and related parties to develop and strengthen relationships and optimize their use of MNHS’s programs and services.
3. Collaborate with exhibits and programs staff to conceive and develop American Indian exhibits and programs.
4. Convene staff supporting American Indian programs and activities to coordinate activities and communications and to track progress towards established goals.
5. Collaborate with Collection & Research Services division staff to develop relationships with American Indian communities and help to identify, acquire, document and preserve research collections forming the materials, artistic and documentary evidence of American Indians’ experiences in Minnesota’s history.
Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, American Indian studies, public history, a related field plus eight years museum experience or equivalent; an advanced degree plus five years museum experience or equivalent OR a terminal degree with experience that closely relates to the responsibilities of the position.
  • Knowledge and respect of American Indian art, history, and culture.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated application of legal and ethical museum standards in all areas of museum operation, NAGPRA, conservation principles, audience evaluation, collections documentation, exhibit interpretation and design principles.
  • Broad knowledge of museum trends, marketing, sales and program development and delivery.
  • Ability to work with MNHS staff, MNHS Executive Council members and broad range of constituents.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a high functioning team culture among groups of diverse, talented individuals.
  • Mastery of supervisory skills and the ability to manage activities through others.
  • Ability to identify, interpret and apply appropriate laws and regulations.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the MNHS and its programs, including the MNHS charter, by‐laws, mission statement and institutional goals.
  • Knowledge of Minnesota’s native peoples’ history and culture.
  • Experience working with American Indians in Minnesota.

To Apply
Submit MNHS Application for Employment, available at www.mnhs.org/jobs, cover letter, resume, and if applicable, any supplemental forms.
Application materials must be complete and received by the application deadline date in order to be considered by one of the methods below:
Attn: #1308 Director, American Indian Initiatives
Minnesota Historical Society
345 Kellogg Boulevard West
St. Paul, MN 55102‐1906
Attn: #1308 Director, American Indian Initiatives
E-mail: humanresources@mnhs.org
Attn: #1308 Director, American Indian Initiatives
Fax: +1 (651) 297‐3343
Incomplete application materials will be returned. If submitting materials for more than one position, you must provide MNHS Application for Employment, cover letter, and resume for each position. Applicants who are offered employment will be subject to passing a background check as a condition of employment.
For more details about this position, visit: www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/job/1308_director_american_indian_initiatives.pdf
– EEO
– Applications will be acknowledged
‐ No phone calls please

Job posting: Conservation Research Specialist 4, Yale University (West Haven, CT, USA)

STARS Requisition No. 40392BR

    • Supervisory Organization: Institute for Preservation of Cultural Heritage – Lens Media lab
    • University Job Title: Conservation Research Specialist 4, Lens Media
    • Time Type: Full-time
    • Duration Type: Fixed

Position Focus: Yale’s Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH), is dedicated to advancing innovative and sustainable practices in the field of heritage preservation. At the crossroads of science and art, the Institute is comprised of leading-edge conservation, research, and imaging laboratories.
A position is open in the IPCH Lens Media Lab, reporting to the Head of the Lens Media Lab (LML). The research goals of the LML are focused on the preservation and characterization of photographic materials with an emphasis on creating and interpreting large datasets gleaned from reference, archival, and museum collections. Building on this base, collaborations across disciplines in the humanities and sciences will be fostered to assemble and interpret datasets derived from a broad spectrum of cultural heritage materials. Through the development of data visualization methods, tools, and interfaces, meaning and impact of these data will be communicated to broad constituencies including scientists, conservators, art historians, and curators.
Working under the direction of the Head of the LML, the primary duty and responsibility is the pursuit of data-driven approaches for understanding art and cultural material. As envisioned, these approaches will be achieved through image and signal processing techniques used in combination with machine learning methods. The principal dataset will be derived from quantitative and qualitative measurements made from the LML’s reference collection of photographic papers combined with data from prints made by important 20th century photographers held by leading collecting institutions. Other datasets, including those derived from art/artifact storage and display environments (made using low power sensors and other IoT methods) will also be contemplated.
Essential Duties

  • Assemble, specify, design, and construct hardware for measuring the physical and chemical properties of works of art and artifacts.
  • Perform image processing, algorithm development, data visualization, and the application of data science principles (statistics, clustering, and pattern recognition) to structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Assist in the creation of software interfaces and computing platforms to promote humanities-based research.
  • May manage projects and/or serve as a team leader; may supervise or mentor fellows, interns and/or students.
  • Coordinates the involvement of Yale or external specialists in select projects and utilizes on-campus user facilities as necessary.
  • May organize workshops, prepare and deliver professional presentations, write papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
  • Performs some instrument and laboratory maintenance.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Education
Master’s Degree in a related and four years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
1. Ability to specify, design, and develop hardware for measuring physical and mechanical properties of works of art and artifacts, with an emphasis on imaging techniques and low power sensor networks.
2. Knowledge of the theory and practice of areas such as: image processing, algorithm interpretation and design, machine learning techniques, signal processing, and data science.
3. Demonstrated ability to assess large datasets using statistical and visualization tools. Demonstrated computer coding and software development capabilities.
4. Excellent written and verbal skills, including English language fluency. Demonstrated knowledge of/interest in working with art and artifacts, including photographs. Demonstrated ability to work collegially with a wide range of staff, faculty, and student from the sciences and the humanities.
5. Demonstrated project management skills with a proven track record of completion on time. Well-developed organizational, research and analytical skills.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: MS in computer science or a related field (e.g. signal and image processing, data science).
Ph.D. preferred.
Check Requirements: All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Click here for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
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Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

Job Posting: Associate Conservation Scientist, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA, USA)

Job ID 40893BR
This is a 2-year term position
Job Summary: Reporting to the Head of the Analytical Laboratory, the Associate Conservation Scientist carries out technical analysis of museum objects in collaboration with conservators, curators, fellows and academics.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative
• Select, supervise, and evaluate analytical components of Fellows’ projects.
• Direct and instruct casual employees, contractors, or students as appropriate.
• Participates in planning for lab activities and special projects.
• Practice and promote the Guidelines for Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the AIC.
Analysis and Research
• Collaborate with conservators and curators in technical study and analysis to support the treatment and preservation of the museums’ collection.
• Consult with art historians, conservators in treatment and preservation of collection.
• Oversee, advise, document, and perform sampling, testing, and analysis, including environmental conditions and materials used in art storage, display, and shipment.
• Actively engage in, initiate, and publish original research relating to artists’ materials and techniques.
• Keep lab resources updated and stay informed of trends and developments in conservation science field.
Teaching
• Instruct in conservation materials analysis.
• Responsible for proper use, maintenance, and instruction of lab equipment, tools, and supplies including hazardous substances.
• Provide instruction in conservation materials analysis to undergraduate and graduate students in Harvard University’s History of Art and Architecture Department as appropriate, including History of Art and Architecture 101 and History of Art and Architecture 206.
Institutional
• Work with and provides outreach and content for Communications, the Division of Academic and Public Programs, Curatorial, and Institutional Advancement, and other departments as needed.
• Present public gallery talks and participates in programming as requested.
• Participate in tours for various interest groups.
• Additional duties as required.
Basic Qualifications : Ph.D. in chemistry or physical science and a minimum of 5 years of experience in conservation science and experimental research.
Additional Qualifications
Techniques: GCMS, and pyGCMS, MALDI-TOF-MS, FTIR, UV-vis microscopy and polarized light microscopy. SEM, XRF, Raman spectroscopy required. Experience in the analysis of polymers is preferred.
Expertise in conservation science and experimental research with emphasis on the study of artists’ materials and techniques. Demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research, and a publication record in conservation-related themes and topics. Teaching experience in higher education or professional setting desired. Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, project management. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is preferred. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; administrative and supervisory skills and experience.
Appointment End Date : December 1, 2018.
For more information and to apply, visit: http://tinyurl.com/jhqohaa
Harvard University is equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job posting: Assistant Paper Conservator, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA, USA)

 

Auto req ID  40943BR
Business Title Assistant Paper Conservator
School/Unit Harvard Art Museums
Location USA – MA – Cambridge
Job Function Museum
Time Status Full-time
Schedule Full-time
Department Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies
Salary Grade 056
Union 00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Duties & Responsibilities Note: This is a two-year term position.
• Reports to the Head of Paper Lab, Straus Center for Conservation Collections.
• Performs condition reports, surveys, examinations, and treatments on works on paper for the Harvard Art Museums and University Loan. Collections of works on paper span a broad range of cultures and time periods from Medieval to contemporary.
• Prepares accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions.
• Performs preventive care for works on paper, including advising on, researching and constructing housing, handling, storage, and environmental needs. • Accompanies artworks as courier as needed.
• Assist with hinging works as needed.Administrative
• Participates in planning and preparing budgets for lab activities, exhibitions, and projects.
• Manages exhibition support and special projects related to conservation and preservation as needed.
• Collaborates with and maintains good working relations with conservation scientists, conservators, curators, and other museum staff.
• Participates in selection, supervision, and instruction of conservation fellow.
• Directs and instructs casual employees, contractors, or students as appropriate.
• Assists in the maintenance of the lab and photo studio, including supplies, records, and equipment.
• Practices and promotes the Guidelines for Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the AIC.
• Works in two-site model, most often at 32 Quincy Street.
• Works independently, as appropriate.
Teaching
• May participate in teaching, including undergraduate and graduate courses on the materials and techniques, and the technical examination of art.
• Advises and trains museum staff in the best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, and packing and shipping of objects.
Research
• Responsible for staying current with professional philosophies, procedures, and practices in the conservation field through membership in professional organizations, publications, and attendance at meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• As time permits, conducts technical research relevant to the collection as assigned and is encouraged to publish and present findings at national and international conferences.
Institutional
• Works with and provides content for Communications, the Division of Academic and Public Programs, Curatorial, and Institutional Advancement, and other departments as needed.
• Presents public gallery talks and participates in programming as requested.
• Supports Collections Management’s operation of Art Study Centers and Curricular Galleries.
• Leads and participates in tours for various interest groups.
Basic Qualifications • MA, MS, or Certificate in Conservation from a university program.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant museum or other experience with skilled examination and treatment of materials and objects from a broad range of cultures and time periods.
Additional Qualifications • Specialization in prints and/or experience making prints preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with project management of moderate and small-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience with technical study of works of art on paper and familiarity with analytical techniques such as XRF, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS.
• Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation including: digital photography and beta radiography.
• Excellent computer skills, including image editing and management; high level of proficiency/expertise using Adobe PhotoShop and other software.
• Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, project management, and leadership skills.
• Publications and presentations in professional forums.
• Proficiency with The Museum System (TMS).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work while standing, and on occasion in non-studio, on-site locations.
• Precise attention to detail and manual dexterity.
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Appointment End Date 01-Dec-2018
EEO Statement Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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