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Andrew W. Mellon Research Assistant in Modern Materials
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Posted by: National Gallery of Art
Deadline: Wed, May 16th, 2018
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Conservation Division
Andrew W. Mellon Research Assistant in Modern Materials
The Art Materials Collection and Study Center was established in 1994. Its mission is to acquire and document the materials used by artists. The collection is composed of paints, varnishes, grounds, mediums, pigments, supports, tools and trade literature produced by art materials manufacturers.
The conservation division of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, is offering a research opportunity to further the goals of the materials collection. This position is supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The two-year appointment includes a stipend, health care coverage and other benefits. The researcher will catalogue items in a computerized database, capture digital images of art materials, prepare samples for storage, check the database against the collection for accuracy and process trade brochures to be converted into Portable Document Files that will allow database users to search the collection and view associated documents.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in art history or studio art. The research assistant must have a familiarity with a wide variety of art media and understand their working properties. The research assistant must have knowledge of computer applications, especially database software. Data entry and inventory requires meticulous attention to details. Organization and adherence to established protocols are essential to success in this position. Good writing skills and the ability to work both alone and cooperatively are important. These opportunities are awarded without regard to age, sex, nationality, or race. Finalists who are not United States citizens must provide their own health insurance and proof of mandatory supplemental insurance during the fellowship period.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates must submit the following materials in English:
• A curriculum vitae or résumé that includes basic biographical information, current and permanent addresses, and telephone numbers
• Transcripts of undergraduate courses of academic study (although official transcripts are preferred, unofficial copies are acceptable)
• A cover letter providing the candidate’s interests and intent in applying for the research position along with an outline of knowledge and use of art materials that may include digital images to support the narrative provided
• Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the candidate’s work (sent directly to the address below)
Electronic documents will be accepted as official application material except for letters of recommendation, which must be original, signed documents sent as surface mail. All electronic media must be in Adobe PDF format. Formal applications and supporting materials must be sent by U.S. Postal Service or an express mail service for delivery to be received at the Gallery no later than May 16, 2018 to:
Michael Skalka, Conservation Administrator
Conservation Division
National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
U.S.A.
Candidates will be informed of the decision of the search committee by June 30, 2018 for a September start date.
Posted on Thu, March 8th, 2018
Expires on Wed, May 16th, 2018
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