The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme

 The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme is open to candidates of all nationalities and with varied specialisms. They may include art historians, curators, conservators, historians and scientists.

• Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for research in art and cultural history
• Terra Foundation Fellowship for research in American Photography
• Johan Huizinga Fellowship for historical research
• Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research
• Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann Fellowship for art historical research

Requirements

Candidates should have proven research capabilities, academic credentials and excellent written and spoken knowledge of two languages (English and preferably Dutch or German).

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: 9-12 months, starting in the academic year 2021-2022.

Fellowships will be awarded for a duration of 9-12 months, starting in the academic year 2021-2022. Please review the Rijksmuseum website for detailed information on each individual Fellowship position.

Funding
Fellowship stipends are awarded to help support a Fellow’s study and research efforts during the tenure of their appointment. The stipend amount varies by funding source and Fellowship period. Visit the Rijksmuseum website for further information.

Employer

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum welcomes international, independent research proposals which open new perspectives on the museum’s collection, its history and activities. The purpose of the Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme is to encourage and support scholarly investigation, and to contribute to academic discourses while strengthening bonds between the museum and universities. The programme enables highly talented candidates to base part of their research at the Rijksmuseum, and offers access to the museum’s expertise, collections, library and laboratories. Furthermore, it facilitates opportunities for Fellows to engage in workshops and excursions to encourage exchange of knowledge - both amongst themselves and the broader museum audience.

Additional information

Application and procedure
The Rijksmuseum belongs to everyone. That is why we are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. People with diverse backgrounds and experiences bring different perspectives to our collection and activities. This leads to new insights and enhances the museum’s innovative strength. We therefore warmly invite you to apply, regardless of your social or cultural background, sexual preference, gender, age or disability.

Please review the eligibility, funding and application requirements by visiting the Rijksmuseum website. For the 2020-2021 academic year, candidates can apply for:

• Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for research in art and cultural history - Apply here
• Terra Foundation Fellowship for research in American Photography - Apply here
• Johan Huizinga Fellowship for historical research - Apply here
• Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research - Apply here
• Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann Fellowship for art historical research - Apply here

The closing date for all applications is 17 January 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (Amsterdam time/CET). No applications will be accepted after this deadline. All applications must be submitted online and in English. Applications or related materials delivered via email, postal mail, or in person will not be accepted.

Selection will be made by an international committee in February 2021. The committee consists of eminent scholars in the relevant fields of study from European universities and institutions, and members of the curatorial and conservation staff of the Rijksmuseum. Applicants will be notified by 15 March 2020. All Fellowships will start in September 2021.

Further information
For questions concerning the application procedure, please contact the Coordinator of the Fellowship Programme, via fellowships@rijksmuseum.nl.

 

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Vacancy: Junior Conservator Ship models at famous Dutch museum

The Conservation Department’s ship model studio is looking for a Junior Conservator ships model and scale models, to start as soon as possible at the National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Function types	Technical, Laboratory positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, Engineering, Language and Culture
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 2542 - € 3328
Job number	AT 19148
Translations	en
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Job description

The Rijksmuseum’s model ship and scale-model collection is one of the most prominent maritime collections in the world. The heart of the collection consists of technical scale models constructed during the 19th century by order of the Ministry of the Navy. Such models were tools in the process of designing and constructing new naval vessels. These models were initially kept in the Marinemodellenkamer (Naval Models Room) in The Hague. This collection was soon expanded to include unique model ships from the 17th and 18th centuries, technical tools, weapons and captured standards. With the reopening of the Rijksmuseum, a significant part of this collection is once again on show to the general public, for the first time in almost a century. Over the past thirty years, intensive efforts have been made to fully treat and describe the approximately 1600 objects that make up this collection. In 2014, this work will culminate in the publication of a catalogue of the entire collection. The next few years will be devoted to research into the production process used to create these exceptional scale models. This project will focus mainly on the model makers themselves, and on the materials and methods that they used.
Job description
The essence of this position is to efficiently and effectively maintain model ships in optimal condition. The key task of the Junior Conservator ships model and scale models is the conservation of the model ship and scale-model collection. This will involve close collaboration with the Curator of Maritime Collections. The Junior Conservator works in the Furniture conservation department, and reports to the Head of Furniture Conservation. The Junior Conservator can also be assigned duties in the wider context of the work carried out in this department.
The main activities of this position are:

• Helping to monitor the physical condition of the model ship and scale-model collection in close consultation with, and subject to the instructions of, the Curator of Maritime Collections, such that imminent or actual deterioration is identified at a sufficiently early stage for corrective action to be taken;
• Performing conservation and restoration treatment, and the associated research, as directed and instructed, also in the context of any general work that needs to be carried out in the Furniture department;
• Contributing to the development of methods of research and conservation;
• Participating in development projects (including scientific projects) and conducting targeted research in the area of conservation;
• Taking part in project-based activities, including participation in consultative bodies and the implementation of substantive and administrative project-related work.

Requirements

• University degree in Conservation, with a specialization in the conservation of model ships, wood or furniture, or a comparable qualification from another country that is relevant to this specialism;
• Knowledge of, or affinity with, the function and construction of ships and model ships down through the ages;
• Knowledge of, and proficiency in, carrying out conservation treatments appropriate to the objects in the collection;
• Knowledge of, and proficiency in, preserving the various materials from which the objects are made;
• Proficiency in reporting the procedures followed and the results obtained;
• Knowledge of international developments in the field of conservation, as well as of new methods and concepts;
• Ambition to ultimately make a personal scientific contribution, by means of publications in this field;
• In addition to a good command of spoken and written Dutch, candidates must also have a command of modern languages, especially with regard to the specialism in question; (But they put out the vacancy in English so just try it and tell you will learn it)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Collection Management Systems (Adlib);
• Proficiency in technical drawing (analogue and/or digital).

Profile

• Integrity with regard to the ethical aspects of conservation and to aesthetic considerations; 
• An ability to reflect on personal practices;
• Possesses social (including working in groups) and communication skills;
• Analytical, and focused on problem solving; 
• Development-oriented approach;
• Service-oriented and flexible. 

Conditions of employment

The appointment is for a period of one year, after which there is the option of a maximum of two one-year extensions. The salary will depend on your education and experience; gross monthly salary will be at least €2.542,- up to a maximum of €3.328,- (scale 9), based on a full working week of 36 hours, excluding holiday allowance and year-end bonus. The collective agreement for independent national museums will apply. 

Contract type: Temporary, one year.

Additional information

For further details about the position, please contact Paul van Duin, Head of Furniture Conservation, tel. +31 (0)20-6747105. For any questions regarding the application procedure, please contact Bart Schindeler, HR department, tel. +31 (0)20 6747324.
Applications
Send your application (including cover letter, CV and list of published works) with the title of the position in the subject line, no later than April 18th, via the ‘Application’ button.
Agency calls not appreciated
Keywords: Museum, Kunst, Art, Collectiebeheerder

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Job The National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum - Head of the Paintings Conservation Studio

The Conservation Department of the National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum is looking for a Head of the Paintings Conservation Studio, 36 hours per week

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Function types	Research, Development, Innovation, Managerial positions
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, Language and Culture, Painting Conservation
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 3350 - € 4666
Education	Doctorate
Job number	AT Head Paintings Conservation Studio
Translations	en
Short link	www.academictransfer.com/21314

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Job description

The Rijksmuseum is an institute where a great deal of scientific research is ongoing. In this context, a clear vision is expected from you regarding the development of the field of painting conservation and how you might envision accomplishing this goal. The Painting Conservation Studio is composed of painting conservators (6 permanent positions) and a frame conservator (1 permanent position), of which you are the Head. In addition, painting conservators are appointed regularly on contract for temporary projects (currently 10 positions). You have responsibility for all conservation projects and create, in close coordination with the curatorial Head of Fine Arts, the planning regarding the pictures to be restored, as well as determining the priorities of conserving the collection in storage in Lelystad. The location of the conservation studios of the Rijksmuseum is in the Atelier Building in Amsterdam, however minor conservation treatments can also be undertaken in the studio in the Lelystad storage facility. It is furthermore your task to help devise the ambitious conservation and research planning of the entire Conservation Department.
Beside your supervisory activities you are expected to:

• be known as a renowned and experienced (in theory and practice) painting conservator; 
• perform scientific research on the collection together with colleagues and/or scientists. The results of which will be documented in text and images and disseminated via the web, (contributions to) books or articles in scientific journals and at symposia;
• carefully document all undertaken treatments and to ensure and supervise the same by your colleagues in the studio;
• oversee the physical state of the collection so that (dangerous) deterioration is recognized on time and that proper measures are (can be) undertaken.

Requirements

• MA or MS in Painting Conservation at a recognized institution (in the Netherlands: the UvA or SRAL), preference may be given for a candidate with a PhD 
• experience performing complex conservation treatments and documentation of the results
• extensive knowledge of restoration methodology
• practical expertise in looking and understanding paintings and the ability to communicate
• an extensive network in the field of conservation and research
• a considerable number of publications from which the candidate’s enquiring attitude can clearly be discerned
• knowledge of new, advanced analytical methods for researching paintings or painted objects
• command of both spoken and written Dutch and English (in case Dutch is not in command, it is expected that the candidate aspires to it)
• strong social and communicative skills
• an analytical and problem-solving nature
• interest in further personal development in the field
• service oriented, flexible and stress-resistant
• proven supervisory capabilities in which the stimulation of colleagues plays a pivotal part

An assessment of these requirements will also be done by an external agency as part of the hiring process.

Conditions of employment

The Head of the Paintings Conservation Studio shall, just as for any contract with the Rijksmuseum, initially be appointed for one year. As the function concerns a permanent position, the contract can then become a permanent one.

Salary conditions:

The salary is commensurate with training and experience, minimally € 3.350,- and maximally € 4.666,- before taxes per month (scale 12), for a full-time week of 36 hours, excluding an 8% vacation bonus and an annual end-of-the-year bonus. The collective labour agreement (CAO) for independent national museums applies.

Contract type: Temporary, one year

Organisation

The National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum

As the National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum holds canonical collections of Netherlandish fine and applied arts and historical artefacts from the Middle Ages onwards, supplemented by important holdings of other European and Asian arts. Its principal function is to study, enhance and augment these collections and to present them for the enjoyment and benefit of a broad national and international audience. The Rijksmuseum, which is staffed by some 600 employees, was reopened on 13th April 2013 after an intensive refurbishment, and expects to attract over a million visitors per year. 

Department

Conservation Department

The Conservation Department is located in the Atelier Building which is shared with the scientific laboratories of the Cultural Heritage Agency (Rijksdienst Cultureel Erfgoed, RCE) and the Conservation Training Program of the University of Amsterdam. Within the Conservation Department, the following disciplines of conservation are represented: Books, Paper & Photography; Glass, Ceramics and Stone; Furniture; Metal; Paintings and Frames; and Textiles (34 permanent positions). In addition, there are 3 positions within its scientific department. The Atelier Building aspires to become a Center of Expertise and is an international meeting place in the field of conservation, restoration and conservation science.

The Rijksmuseum has a collection of around 6000 paintings with an emphasis on the Dutch 17th century “Golden Age”. The highlights are undoubtedly the works of Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer and Steen, however there are numerous other masterpieces in the collection by, for example, Goya, and Tintoretto. The Conservation Department focusses on reaching an internationally acclaimed position in the museum field in which conservation, restoration and scientific research as performed by conservators and conservation scientists forms an essential part. 

Additional information

For further information you can contact Dr. Robert van Langh, Head of the Department of Conservation & Restoration, tel. 31-20-6747233. For questions related to the application procedure please contact Bart Schindeler, Personnel Advisor, tel. 31-20-6747324.
Agency calls not appreciated.

Keywords: Paintings conservator, Works of Art, Researcher.
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