Data-Driven Conservator Fellow

Smithsonian Institution; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a two-year fellow for the Museum Conservation Institute in Suitland, MD. The role emphasizes developing a comprehensive, data-driven approach to protecting and maintaining museum environments and collections.

You will collaborate with conservators, scientists, and facilities professionals to implement pilot projects, organize stakeholder convenings, and disseminate results through lectures and professional conferences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in conservation from an accredited program.
• 1–2 years of related museum or fieldwork experience.
• Knowledge of preventive conservation principles and materials.
• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conservation Research: develop pilots to test data-driven collection environment parameters.
• Interagency Collaboration: work with conservators, scientists, and facilities staff.
• Conservation Education: present results to SI staff and external audiences; travel as needed.

Skills

Preventive conservation knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in conservation

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a two-year fellow for the Museum Conservation Institute in Suitland, MD. The role emphasizes developing a comprehensive, data-driven approach to protecting and maintaining museum environments and collections.

You will collaborate with conservators, scientists, and facilities professionals to implement pilot projects, organize stakeholder convenings, and disseminate results through lectures and professional conferences.