{"id":11778,"date":"2014-12-22T11:17:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-22T16:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.conservators-converse.org\/?p=11778"},"modified":"2014-12-22T11:17:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-22T16:17:00","slug":"job-posting-objects-conservation-fellowship-smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-chantilly-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources.culturalheritage.org\/conservators-converse\/2014\/12\/22\/job-posting-objects-conservation-fellowship-smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-chantilly-va\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Posting: Objects Conservation Fellowship – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (Chantilly, VA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Engen Conservation Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

Objects Conservation at the Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fellowship appointments are for 1 year, with a 1 year potential renewal.\u00a0 They commence in the fall and include a $37,000 stipend, with additional funds for relocation, research related expenses, conference registration and travel in addition to 3,000 for medical insurance. The fellowships will take place at the Emil Buehler Conservation Laboratory in the Udvar Hazy Center in Chantilly VA.
\nStart \/ end dates<\/strong>: October 1, 2015- September 30, 2016.
\nFunded amount:<\/strong> $ 37,000.00
\nDeadline for application:<\/strong> March 1, 2015
\n*There is limited public transportation to the Udvar Hazy Center- a car is most ideal for this position.
\nFellowship Description<\/strong>
\nThe National Air and Space Museum holds over 60,000 artifacts representing three centuries of aerospace history from 18th<\/sup> century ballooning to current spacecraft. While NASM is best known for the collection of rare and historically significant aircraft and spacecraft, these artifacts represent less than one percent of the entire collection.\u00a0 The collection also includes 5000 works of art, spacesuits, engines, textiles, toys and much more. \u00a0The fellowship will introduce the candidate to a wide range of composite objects, metals, organic materials and painted surfaces.
\nThe fellow\u2019s independent research will be derived from the diverse collection materials. \u00a0Fellows will be encouraged to publish or present their research at the end of their tenure.\u00a0 Access to other Smithsonian conservators, conservation scientists and analytical capabilities at the Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) will also be available.
\nThe fellowship is intended to contribute to the education of recent graduates by allowing them to continue research into traditional historic objects and delve into the complexities of working with modern composite materials.
\nCandidate Qualifications<\/strong>
\nThe ideal candidate will have a Master\u2019s degree in conservation from a recognized program and be able to conduct research independently. \u00a0The candidate should have knowledge of ethical and professional principles and concepts related to the preservation of objects in a wide variety of media and knowledge of the theories, principles, techniques, practices, and methodologies used to examine, study, treat, and preserve historic objects.
\nApplicants should have a proven record of research, writing ability, and proficient English language skills (written and spoken). Finalists will be invited for an interview and asked to submit a portfolio.
\nApplication materials required:<\/strong><\/p>\n