Morse Fellowship for Advanced Training in Paper Conservation

7 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Full time

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for the Claire W. and Richard P. Morse Fellowship for Advanced Training in Conservation of Works of Art on Paper. This two-year appointment begins in fall 2026 and may be extended for a third year.

Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Head of Paper Conservation:

  • Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Deknatel Paper Conservation Lab and participate in a wide range of conservation activities generated by an active museum environment.

Essential Functions

  • Undertake research, in-depth examination, and treatment of artworks.
  • Participate in documentation of artwork, preventive conservation, and storage and exhibition planning.
  • Work in collaboration with conservators, conservation scientists, collections care specialists, curators, and other staff on projects as assigned.

Secondary Functions

  • Conservation and Scientific Research at the MFA is a public-facing department that embraces opportunities to engage with visitors, and the Fellow is encouraged to contribute to community engagement activities.
  • Included in the fellowship is the opportunity to carry out a publishable research project.

Requirements And Characteristics

  • Graduate degree in conservation from a recognized program, and a minimum of one year of practical experience beyond graduation
  • Excellent written, photo documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and excel as part of a team and in a rapidly-paced and changeable environment

The Museum reserves the right to change job descriptions. While this job description is intended to include essential duties, it is conceivable that job duties may change before the job description is officially revised.

Salary Range
Full-Time Salary, 35 hours per week

Salary: $53,615

This position is affiliated with the United Auto Workers Union.

Application materials must be received by
January 16, 2026
. For consideration, please submit letter of interest and résumé using the online portal. Additionally, two letters of recommendation must be sent to by the respective authors indicating clearly the applicant's name and the Morse Fellowship position.

The MFA is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, the MFA does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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