26-27 Fellowship in Book, Paper, or Photograph Conservation
About The Position
The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA), a non-profit conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, is pleased to offer a twelve-month post-graduate fellowship in one of our specialties (book, paper, or photographic materials) beginning in September 2026. Note that fellows will be eligible to apply for a second year of fellowship. The selected fellow will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of materials from historic to contemporary, and with a broad range of clients. We serve libraries and archives, fine-art collections belonging to museums, corporate clients and private collectors, small historical societies, and private clients. The fellow will work with experienced conservators and technicians in a collaborative environment. Research interests will be supported to develop a presentation, publication, or an internally presented paper. There may also be opportunities to participate in the lab’s on-site collection surveys, on-site treatment projects, and educational programs through our Preservation Services department.
Requirements
- The applicant should have a master’s degree from a recognized conservation training program with an emphasis in book, paper, or photo conservation.
- Interested applicants should prepare a cover letter, resume, three letters of professional reference, and three sample treatment reports with before and after treatment photodocumentation.
- Please submit your application and upload these as PDF attachments or include a link to your online portfolio in an uploaded PDF.
Benefits
- In addition to a salary of $48,500, the fellowship provides options for medical and dental insurance, paid leave, two weeks of research/professional development time, and an allowance of $2500 for research expenses, including travel and conference fees.
