Studentship.University College London
The deadline for application is 24 May 2013.

AHRC Studentship: Colour in the New Kingdom Town: the Technology of
Painted Vernacular Architecture at Amara West and Tell el-Amarna, and its Implications.

Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship offered as an AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award between the British Museum and
the Institute of Archaeology, University College London.

The studentship will address unresolved questions about the production, procurement and use of materials in ancient Egyptian painting through study and comparison of vernacular painting from Tell el-Amarna, Egypt and current British Museum excavations at Amara West, Sudan.  By comparing the materials and techniques used in the core and periphery of the Empire, the student will achieve an improved understanding of craft tradition and organisation and relate this to the social and economic structures of the period.

The student will participate in fieldwork projects to collect samples for analysis or undertake measurements in the field. In the UK their time will be divided between the Institute of Archaeology, UCL and the British Museum, and they will apply techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and polarised light microscopy to characterise the painting materials and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for the identification of binders.
Full training and supervision in the analytical techniques used, together with any necessary guidance and training in Egyptology and archaeological theory, will be provided.

Applications are welcome from candidates with training in arts- or
science-based aspects of archaeology, conservation or heritage science.

Full details of eligibility and how to apply are available from: http://tinyurl.com/c8gz85c

Metals Conservation Internship.Royal Museums Greenwich. London
Closing date:  25 May 2013

UKP19,200
12 months training opportunity

The National Maritime Museum is home to some of the nation's most
precious historic metal objects. The Museum's collections are world-renowned, comprising more than two million items relating to seafaring, navigation, astronomy and time measurement.  We are now seeking an ambitious and committed individual to develop the skills needed to maintain, conserve and restore these objects.

Joining us for one year in a role funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, you will undergo a comprehensive training programme under the guidance of our Senior Specialist. This will include learning and developing the skills of a metals conservator, learning to conduct assessments and produce condition reports.  A strong communicator with a helpful and friendly approach, you should bring proven metalworking skills and familiarity with a wide range of small tools. Experience of working with historic metals would be welcomed, though it is not essential. What's important is that you are keen to build your career in conservation within a heritage environment.

For a full description and details of how to apply, please visit http://www.rmg.co.uk/jobs

Associate Professor in Conservation and restoration of muralpaintings and building surfaces. The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation.School of Conservation
Deadline for application: May 27, 2013, at 12 noon (UTC+1).

Commencement as soon as possible.

The position, which is a full-time position, includes teaching, supervision and research at the School's three educational levels, BSc, MSc and PhD.

The applicant must have conservation qualifications at PhD level within the above mentioned subject fields.

Please read the detailed job description with application guidelines at the School http://www.kadk.dk/Konservatorskolen

For further information about the position, please contact the
School of Conservation's Head of School.

The Walters Art Museum.Assistant objects conservator
Deadline for applications is May 28, 2013.

18 month position
The Walters Art Museum is offering an exciting opportunity to an emerging professional conservator to work in a very active museum laboratory that focuses on preventive collections care, treatment, research and public outreach.  The Walters is a dynamic museum with collections from around the world, spanning ancient times to the early 20th century.
The Conservation and Technical Research Division staff members work
collaboratively across all divisions of the museum and are committed to
professional activities both nationally and internationally.

The focus of the Assistant Conservator?s work will be the Walters
outstanding Egyptian, Southeast Asian, and Russian enamels collections,
as well as other priorities that may arise.  The Assistant Conservator will also participate in public outreach through the Walters popular Conservation Window.  This position is full time for 18 months to begin
July 1, 2013; we provide a competitive salary plus a travel stipend and
a generous benefits package.

Candidates should be graduates of a recognized conservation training
program or have equivalent experience.  Applications, including a letter of interest, current resume, and two references, should be sent to jobs@thewalters_org.

An EOE//A drug, alcohol and drug-free environment.

Sherman Fairchild Fellow -Furniture and Frame Conservation.Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Application materials must be received by May 31, 2013.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for an advanced level fellowship in the Furniture and Frame Conservation Lab, funded by the Fairchild Foundation. This full-time, two-year appointment begins in the fall of 2013 and may be extended for another 6 to 12 months. The Fairchild Fellow will have the opportunity to examine, study and treat furniture and/or frames from a comprehensive collection of American and European objects from the 16th to 20th centuries, and to participate in a wide range of conservation activities with conservators, conservation scientists, collections care specialists and curators. Research and technical examination of objects in the collection will be encouraged, and Fellows are encouraged to carry out a publishable research project.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in conservation from a recognized program or have equivalent work or apprenticeship experience.

Compensation includes salary and travel allowance, in addition to a
generous benefits package.

For consideration, please submit letter of interest, resume, and two
letters of recommendation to: resumes@mfa_org. You may also submit
your materials via postal mail to:

    Human Resources Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    465 Huntington Avenue
    Boston MA 02115

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
seeks diversity in its workforce.

Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training in Textile Conservation.Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Application materials must be received by May 31, 2013.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for the Andrew W.
Mellon Fellowship for Advanced Training in Textile Conservation.
This full-time, two-year appointment begins in the fall of 2013 and may be extended for a third year. The Mellon Fellow will have the opportunity for in-depth examination and treatment of artworks and to participate in a wide range of conservation activities with conservators, conservation scientists, collections care specialists and curators. The Fellow will conduct research and take part in all aspects of installation and preventative care of the large survey collection. Fellows are encouraged to carry out a publishable research project.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in conservation from a recognized program or have equivalent work or apprenticeship experience, a minimum of one year of practical experience beyond graduation, and experience with a variety of analytical instruments.

Compensation includes salary and travel allowance, in addition to a
generous benefits package.

Forconsideration, please submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts, several samples of examination reports and treatment records with photographs, and two letters of recommendation to:
resumes@mfa_org. You may also submit your materials via postal mail
to

    Human Resources Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    465 Huntington Avenue
    Boston MA 02115

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
seeks diversity in its workforce.

Senior Conservator.Philadelphia Museum of Art
Application deadline: June 1, 2013.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Conservator of Furniture and Woodwork. Candidates for the Senior Conservator position are expected to have a work background of 10 or more years in the conservation field or equivalent, including management experience. The Senior Conservator will perform treatments and oversee the work of conservation staff, including contractors. Responsibilities include conservation of wooden elements in period rooms as well as the care and treatment of furniture in the Museum collections, which include a wide range of periods and cultures.  The position encompasses the examination of objects being considered for acquisition, the training of interns and fellows, and participation in public outreach programs.
Additional duties include budget management, personnel evaluations and policy development in conjunction with conservation, curatorial, and collections colleagues. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, including demonstrated original research and publication of findings.

Prerequisite is a graduate degree or equivalent education in furniture or woodwork conservation or related discipline.
Supplemental training in fine arts, art history, analytical or wood science, or a related field is advantageous. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply, create a single document that contains a letter of application stating interests and qualifications and a resume.
Application Instructions:

    Apply via Museum's website:http://www.philamuseum.org/jobs

    Create a single document that contains all the application
    material listed above to be uploaded with your application.

    Candidates without a social security number should decline the
    background check section. This does not impact the status of
    your application.

Also, please submit three reference letters by email or mail to the attention of Chris Wasson at cwasson@philamuseum_org or Philadelphia Museum of Art, PO Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA, 19101.  For questions about this posting please contact Chris at 215-684-7542.

Conservation Scientist.Philadelphia Museum of Art
Application deadline: June 1, 2013.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking candidates for the position of Conservation Scientist to undertake scientific research and analysis for the preservation and scholarly interpretation of the Museum's collections. Technical responsibilities of the position include: 1) collaborating with conservators, curators, scientists and educators at the PMA and other institutions to promote/advance/regarding scientific conservation and art historical research, 2) providing reports of analytical findings and publishing research in scholarly journals and papers at professional
conferences, 3) expanding laboratory resources through grant proposals and in-kind donations, and 4) selecting, using and maintaining analytical instruments in the lab.

Other responsibilities include: supervising and facilitating the research of laboratory interns, students, and volunteers, and encouraging their professional development, proposing and implementing an annual laboratory budget with the Senior Scientist, initiating and maintaining professional collaborations with university and corporate laboratories, extending the museum's outreach programs locally and beyond, and contributing leadership to professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

    Graduate degree [Ph.D. preferred] in a physical science or
    related discipline and 6+ years professional experience in a
    Museum, academic or corporate research laboratory.

    Supplemental conservation, fine arts or art history degree.

    Competency in analytical technologies such as FTIR, GCMS, SEM,
    EDS, XRD, Raman and related software applications.

    Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    Laboratory management experience.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

To apply, create a single document that contains a letter of
application stating interests and qualifications and a resume.

Application Instructions:

    Apply via Museum's website: http://www.philamuseum.org/jobs/

    Create a single document that contains all the application
    material listed above to be uploaded with your application.

    Candidates without a social security number should decline the
    background check section. This does not impact the status of
    your application.

Also, please submit three reference letters by email or mail to the
attention of Chris Wasson at cwasson@philamuseum_org or Philadelphia
Museum of Art, PO Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA, 19101.  For questions
about this posting please contact Chris at 215-684-7542.

Assistant Chief Conservator, Collections Conservation and Housings. Preservation Department.Yale University Library. New Haven, CT
Application deadline is Friday, June 28, 2013.

Rank: Librarian 2-3 (Grades 24-25)
Requisition: #21178BR
http://www.yale.edu/jobs

Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut.  Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

The University and the Library: The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intelectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide.  A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information.   Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and fifteen school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber
of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at http://www.library.yale.edu

The Preservation Department
http://www.library.yale.edu/preservation Yale University Library's Preservation Department, started in 1971, is one of the oldest in the country. It has strong administrative support and has played a major role in the development of the preservation field. The Department has system wide responsibilities and consists of units covering conservation of special and circulating collections as well as exhibition preparation; reformatting of special collections materials and circulating materials; mass
deacidification; and staff and user-education and consultation on wide variety of preservation concerns.

Position Focus: The Assistant Chief Conservator for Collections Conservation and Housings oversees treatment services for general collections and internal housings and collection-based treatment services for the Beinecke and other special collections. Manages and directs a variety of workflows generated through preservation review, as part of digitization projects, and/or via cataloging and archival processing. Reports directly to the Chief Conservator in the Preservation Department.

Conservator Librarians manage and execute conservation treatments to
preserve, protect, and guarantee the survival and future accessibility of artistic, cultural objects in accordance with an accepted professional ethical code, such as the American Institute for Conservations' Code of Ethics. They work in libraries across Yale University's many campuses.

Principal Responsibilities:

    The Librarian 2 is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting
    the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description
    and annual goals.

    Demonstrate effective job performance and professional growth.

    For a complete description of the position and department,
    please see the department URL.

Position Responsibilities:

    Plans, researches, and implements conservation treatments for
    books, manuscripts, and other related materials from the
    Library's general collections, special collections, and
    archives.

    Carries out treatments on special collections materials where a
    collections-based or batch approach is appropriate.

    Engages cooperatively with curators, librarians, archivists, and
    collection managers to provide information regarding condition,
    potential risks, and options for acquisition, treatment, loan
    and exhibit for individual objects and groups of objects and the
    advisability of acquiring, loaning or exhibiting such material
    as well as the preservation options for long-term retention of
    such materials.

    Surveys materials, develops time and cost estimates, provides
    specifications for treatments and housings, and contributes to
    project proposals.

    Trains and supervises C&T staff, students, and interns.

    Creates accurate written and photographic documentation for
    examinations, treatments and other activities.

    Advances knowledge, skills, and develops specialization through
    professional development opportunities such as conferences and
    workshops.

    Handles hazardous materials used in treatment in accordance with
    current federal, state, and local regulations and policies.

    Participates in library system-wide planning, committees, and
    work groups, and engages in campus, regional and national
    professional organizations and collaborative activities.

    Assists with disaster recovery efforts.

Required Education and Experience: Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school and two years of related experience. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to three years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 3 level.

Required Skills and Abilities:

    Master's degree in Art/Museum Conservation, or MLS with Advanced
    Certification in Conservation, is required in place of MLS.
    Clear specialization in book conservation and conservation of
    other paper-based library materials.

    Appointment to Librarian 3 requires a minimum of five years of
    professional experience and professional accomplishments
    appropriate to the rank.

    Demonstrated ability to successfully apply knowledge of
    conservation principles to a wide variety of historical bound
    materials and of conservation techniques and procedures. A
    portfolio of successful treatments and documentation is required
    for selected candidates in next round of consideration.

    Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of chemistry, material
    science research related to conservation, artist's materials and
    techniques, binding structures, and book/printing history.

    Demonstrated ability to train and supervise conservation
    technicians, students, and/or interns. Ability to work
    collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a
    complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

    Project management training and/or experience.

    Experience designing and executing surveys.

    Proficiency with digital photography, image editing software,
    databases, and spreadsheet and word processing software.

    Experience treating and housing composite, three-dimensional
    objects.

    Professional Associate Member, American Institute for
    Conservation.

Salary and Benefits: We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and
contact information of three professional references should be sent
by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs

for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is
21178BR.  Please be sure to reference #21178BR in your cover letter.

Background Check Requirements: All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Internship in conservation.The Chester Beatty Library.Dublin
Deadline for applications is: Friday 26 July 2013

The Heritage Council of Ireland and The Chester Beatty Library are
pleased to offer a twelve month internship in paper conservation.
The internship will be based at The Chester Beatty Library and begin
October/November 2013.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Library's Head of conservation and be involved in every aspect of work carried out in the busy Conservation Laboratory. This will include condition reporting and treatment of specific collections; as well as working on exhibitions, loans, surveys and housing projects. The intern will be encouraged to carry out a short research project on an aspect of the collection, the subject of
which will be determined once the internship has begun. The applicant should be able to work with a degree of independence.

Candidates should be recent graduates (2011-2013) of a recognised book and/or paper conservation training program.

Applications can only be considered from candidates who are eligible to work in Ireland.

Stipend: 26,700 euro (subject to normal PRSI and PAYE deductions)

For further information and details on how to apply, please see http://www.cbl.ie/Collections/Preservation---Conservation.aspx

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 September 2013