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March 28, 2025
LACMA, Assistant Conservation Scientist (Regular, Full-Time)
Reporting to the Head Scientist, this role supports the Conservation Research team by studying the environmental conditions of the David Geffen Galleries, developing strategies for applying the Bizot standard, and conducting material testing for exhibitions. Key responsibilities include microfading analysis, assessing long-term color change in artists' materials, and refining analytical protocols for LACMA's collection. The candidate will prepare samples, apply instrumental techniques, interpret data, produce reports, and contribute to publications and conferences. Additionally, they will help establish research priorities and engage in professional development through training and workshops. This is a 1 year term position with the possibility of renewal.
See more details and apply HERE
March 28, 2025
Associate Paintings Conservator or Paintings Conservator, Department of Conservation, The Menil Collection, Houston, TX
The Menil Collection is seeking an Associate Paintings Conservator or Paintings Conservator to join the Department of Conservation, which consists of a Director of Conservation, four full-time conservators, a shared Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Conservation Science (together with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston), a Conservation Imaging Specialist, a Matter/Framer, an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Object Conservation, a Paper Conservation Technician, an Artists Documentation Project Archivist, and two support staff. Integrated within the iconic Renzo Piano-designed Menil Collection, the conservation facilities comprise shared and dedicated studios for the conservation of paintings and objects as well as analysis and imaging. The paper conservation lab is in the Menil Drawing Institute, a separate building on the Menil campus. Since its founding in 1987, the Menil Collection Conservation Department has distinguished itself by publishing research on treatments and materials. Notably, the department maintains an ongoing commitment to collaborating with living artists, as evidenced by the Artists Documentation Program (ADP), which aims to enhance understanding of artists' materials, working techniques, and intentions through recorded interviews.
Application deadline: Application review for this position will begin on May 5, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
March 24, 2025
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is pleased to announce the position of Project Assistant Conservator for Works on Paper within the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. This is a two-year temporary position with possible renewal or extension depending upon funding availability. The Goode Center is a vibrant research, treatment, and training center dedicated to advancing the field of conservation, art history, and science through joint study with conservators, curators, scholars, and scientists.
To apply, and for more information, please visit the VMFA job site or click on the link below:
https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/project-assistant-conservator-works-on-paper-richmond-virginia-united-states
Online applications will be accepted until 11:55 PM on April 18, 2025. Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance.
March 23, 2025
The Chinati Foundation//La Fundación Chinati seeks a dynamic professional to oversee a comprehensive conservation and collections care program for the museum. The position's central responsibility is the conservation of Chinati's permanently installed artworks, a holding which primarily consists of objects but also includes paintings, works on paper, large-scale installations, and outdoor sculpture. The museum organizes 2-3 temporary exhibitions per year and the Director of Conservation also provides support and guidance regarding those programs. Applicants with a strong background in objects conservation are encouraged to apply; however, given the wide range of artistic media in question within Chinati's permanent collection and temporary exhibition programs, there is no predetermined area of specialization to define an ideal candidate. To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@chinati.org.
March 16, 2025
Research Scientist, Rochester Institute of Technology, Image Permanence Institute
The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Scientist to advance knowledge and research in the chemical degradation and stability of cultural heritage collection materials. This position is ideal for individuals with expertise in materials testing, atmospheric pollutants, chemical interactions, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering. The appointed researcher will conduct independent research, collaborate on multi-scholar projects and lead specific components of larger research programs under the direction of a senior or principal researcher. This role involves publishing research results and findings in peer-reviewed journals, producing reports and contributing to workshops and conferences, and supporting educational programs related to preservation science. The pay range for this position is RIT's 119A wage band, with a minimum salary level of $52,300 and maximum of $87,600. The application review process will start on April 14, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Learn more about the position and apply at RIT Career Zone 9568BR: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/...
If you have specific questions about this position, please contact IPI's Director of Research and search committee Chair, Emma Richardson, at ejrpph@rit.edu