Suzanne Deal Booth Post-graduate Fellowship In Conservation
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $52,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Master's degree in art conservation
Concentration in photograph or paper conservation
Full spectrum conservation treatment activities
The fellowship offers a two-year full-time position performing the full spectrum of conservation treatment activities for rare materials
Job Summary
The fellowship offers a two-year full-time position performing the full spectrum of conservation treatment activities for rare materials.
Candidates will work in a highly collaborative environment with six conservators and one preservation technician at an internationally renowned humanities research center.
The role includes generous funding for professional development, full health and retirement benefits, and considerable time off including vacation and holidays.
Matching Summary
The fellowship offers a two-year full-time position performing the full spectrum of conservation treatment activities for rare materials.
Salary
Base: $52,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Full health and retirement plus $3,500 professional development support
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Master's degree in art conservation
Concentration in photograph or paper conservation
Full spectrum conservation treatment activities
Examination with written documentation
Dialog with curators about treatment choices
Nice-to-have
Experience with historical photographic collections
Collaboration with archivists and curators
Participation in public outreach activities
Research on historical or technical topics
Team environment with multiple conservators
Key Requirements
Master's degree from recognized graduate art conservation program
Degree received in 2023, 2024, 2025 or by August 2026
Demonstrated concentration in photograph or paper conservation
Fluency in spoken and written English
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Work Rights
Must present acceptable documents for I-9 verification