Gretchen and David Welch Program in Advanced Conservation Training – Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
January 14, 2026
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, Department of Conservation and Scientific Research (CSR) is pleased to accept applications for the 2026-2027 Gretchen and David Welch Program in Advanced Conservation Training.
2 year Post Graduate Position, Paper and/or Photo Conservation – New York Public Library
January 13, 2026
The Conservation Division of the New York Public Library announces an opening starting September 2026 for a Post-Graduate Conservator in Paper and/or Photographic Materials, a two year, full time position with benefits and including generous support for professional development.
Associate Conservator of Furniture and Woodwork – Philadelphia Museum of Art
January 13, 2026
Reporting to the Senior Conservator of Furniture and Woodwork, the Associate Conservator has direct shared responsibility for conservation of a renowned and growing collection of furniture and architectural woodwork spanning many cultures and curatorial departments, as well as two park houses that the museum administers.
Paintings Conservator at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
January 10, 2026
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF) seeks a Paintings Conservator to join our conservation department.
Assistant/Associate Conservator – Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project
January 9, 2026
The position of Assistant/Associate Conservator, will be part of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project team within The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, dedicated to working together with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi to prepare for the opening of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Conservation Technician – Penn Museum
January 8, 2026
The Conservation Department at the Penn Museum is seeking applicants for 1 conservation technician position to work on the Buddhist mud plaster murals project at the Museum’s off-site Conservation Lab Annex in central New Jersey.
Research Scientist – Rochester Institute of Technology, Image Permanence Institute
January 8, 2026
The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Scientist to advance knowledge and research in the chemical degradation and stability of cultural heritage collection materials.
Engen Conservation Fellowship at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (Chantilly, VA)
January 7, 2026
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is pleased to offer a 12- month Fellowship in Objects Conservation.
Paintings/Objects Conservator & Assistant Conservator – Conrad Schmitt Studios (New Berlin, WI)
January 7, 2026
Our 134-year-old, family-owned stained glass and decorative arts studio is currently seeking individuals to join our team to work on beautiful, historic projects nationwide.
Book Arts & Preservation Librarian – James Madison University
January 7, 2026
JMU Libraries seeks an enthusiastic and innovative leader for the new position of Book Arts & Preservation (BAP) Librarian in the Digital Scholarship & Distinctive Collections (DSDC) department. DSDC stewards rare books, manuscripts, and archives; supports digital scholarship methods in teaching, learning, and research; and preserves general and distinctive collections at JMU.
Faculty Conservator – Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona
January 7, 2026
The Arizona State Museum (ASM) at the University of Arizona (U of A) invites applications for a full-time faculty Conservator at the Assistant* rank [Continuing-Eligible (tenure equivalent)]. This position would serve as Head of the Conservation Laboratory and be responsible for providing expertise in the physical care and conservation of the collections housed at ASM through research and educational activities.
Fellowship Opportunity: National Museum of the American Indian Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellowship
January 7, 2026
Each fall, the NMAI offers a two-year Andrew W. Mellon fellowship to support innovative thinking in conservation, collections care, and stewardship. This full-time fellowship is designed for individuals who have a strong interest in collaborative conservation and are committed to advancing the field in ways that serve and benefit Indigenous communities.
Beal Family Postgraduate Fellow in Conservation Science – Harvard Art Museums
January 7, 2026
Under the supervision of the Senior Conservation Scientist and Director, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, the Beal Fellow works with scientists, conservators, conservation fellows, curators, and academic art historians on research projects. This position utilizes a broad range of art and artists’ materials collections in the Harvard Art Museums and other institutions. Emphasis will be shared between traditional and modern/contemporary artists’ materials and techniques.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Supervisory Chief Conservator (Head Conservator) at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
January 7, 2026
The Supervisory Chief Conservator (Head Conservator) supervises and manages a professional team of conservators leading a full range of conservation actions as well as technical analyses of art objects.
Craigen W. Bowen Paper Conservation Fellow – Harvard Art Museums
January 6, 2026
The focus for the Fellow will be the examination, treatment and preventive care of works of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ broad and diverse collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A collaborative technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Assistant Scientist (Built Heritage Research Initiative) – Getty Conservation Institute
January 6, 2026
The Getty Conservation Institute invites applications for the two-year, limited-term position of Assistant Scientist in our Science department.
Eric and Jane Nord Conservation Scientist – Cleveland Museum of Art
January 6, 2026
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) invites applications for its inaugural Eric and Jane Nord Conservation Scientist.
Assistant Scientist/Associate Scientist (Technical Studies Research) – Getty Conservation Institute
January 6, 2026
The Getty Conservation Institute invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant or Associate Scientist in our Science department.
Richard I. Fellow in Paintings Conservation – Harvard Art Museums
January 6, 2026
The focus for the Richard I. Shader Paintings Conservation Fellow will be the examination, treatment, and preventive care of works of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A collaborative technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Objects Conservation Fellow – Harvard Art Museums
January 6, 2026
The focus for the Objects Conservation Fellow will be the examination, treatment, and preventive care of works of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A collaborative technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Art Bridges Collection Care Apprentice – Delaware Art Museum
December 24, 2025
The Delaware Art Museum is seeking a Collection Care Apprentice to serve as an integral member of the collections team, collaborating with curators, registrars, and preparators to assess and document the condition of works of art, prepare works of art for presentation and travel, and track the condition and location of works in the collections database.
Paintings Conservator – Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center
December 23, 2025
The Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center is looking for a conscientious conservator to run its paintings conservation lab.
CCAHA Fellowship position 2026-2027
December 23, 2025
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.
Executive Director – Midwest Art Conservation Center
December 22, 2025
The Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC) is seeking a full-time Executive Director.
Conservator – TN State Library & Archives
December 21, 2025
The Conservator/Conservation Lab Supervisor oversees the operations of the Library & Archives’ Conservation Lab, which include conservation treatments, the creation of custom enclosures, housings, and supports, and institution-wide preservation programs including integrated pest management and environmental monitoring.
Conservation Technician – TN State Library & Archives
December 21, 2025
The Conservation Technician supports the preservation of the Library & Archives’ collections by performing light conservation treatments, carrying out preventive care efforts including environmental and pest monitoring, and creating custom enclosures.
Post-Graduate Fellowship in Book and Paper Conservation at NPS- Harper’s Ferry Center
December 18, 2025
The Museum Conservation Labs at the National Park Service (NPS) Harpers Ferry Center (HFC) seek to host one art conservation post-graduate fellow for a 12-month placement working in Book and Paper conservation beginning in January of 2026 and ending in the December of 2026 (exact dates are flexible).
Assistant/Associate Objects Conservator – Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Centers
December 17, 2025
The Williamstown + Atlanta ArtConservationCenter (W+AACC) seeks an Objects Conservator at the Assistant/Associate level to join the team at our Williamstown Center.
Richard I. Shader Fellow in Paintings Conservation – Straus Center for Conservation, Harvard Art Museums
December 17, 2025
The focus for the Richard I. Shader Paintings Conservation Fellow will be the examination, treatment, and preventive care of works of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A collaborative technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Objects Conservation Fellow – Straus Center for Conservation, Harvard Art Museums
December 17, 2025
The focus for the Objects Conservation Fellow will be the examination, treatment, and preventive care of works of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A collaborative technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Craigen W. Bowen Paper Conservation Fellow – Straus Center for Conservation, Harvard Art Museums
December 17, 2025
The focus for the Fellow will be the examination, treatment and preventive care of works of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ broad and diverse collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A collaborative technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Paper conservator position at Princeton University Art Museum
December 16, 2025
The Princeton University Art Museum seeks an experienced, engaged, and innovative Paper Conservator who thrives in a collaborative and goal-oriented environment.
Research Assistant Professor (Post-doctoral Fellow) at the University of Hong Kong on Analysis of Chinese Paintings
December 13, 2025
The Museum Studies Programme in the Faculty of Arts is seeking a Research Assistant Professor to work on a project titled “Scientific Analysis of Chinese Painting,” in collaboration with the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) and the Laboratory for Conservation and Science at HKU’s University Museum and Art Gallery (LCSD), to commence in January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a period of three years.
Research Scientist – Rochester Institute of Technology, Image Permanence Institute
December 9, 2025
The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Scientist to advance knowledge and research in the chemical degradation and stability of cultural heritage collection materials.
Engen conservation fellowships – National Air and Space Museum
December 9, 2025
The Engen Fellowship introduces the candidate to conservation techniques for a wide range of composite objects, metals, organic materials, and painted surfaces.
Morse Fellowship for Advanced Training in Conservation of Works of Art on Paper – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
December 9, 2025
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, seeks applicants for the Morse Fellowship in the Deknatel Paper Conservation Lab.
Suzanne Deal Booth Post-Graduate Fellowship in Conservation (Photo or Paper) – Harry Ransom Center
November 23, 2025
The Harry Ransom Center’s Preservation and Conservation Division announces an opening for the Suzanne Deal Booth Post-graduate Fellowship in Conservation, with a focus in Photograph or Paper Conservation.
Preservation Technician – University of Arizona Libraries
November 21, 2025
The Preservation Technician ensures a consistent approach to our preservation activities and contributes to the ongoing development of the Libraries’ preservation program for paper-based materials. They will also supervise student employees and lead staff who support preservation activities.
Senior Mountmaker, Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation – The J. Paul Getty Trust
November 21, 2025
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a qualified Senior Mountmaker to join the Department of Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation located at the Getty Center.
Director of Conservation – Peabody Essex Museum
November 21, 2025
This senior-level role is a key leadership position, guiding the museum’s conservation program in support of the museum’s exhibitions, collections, public and patron programs, and research initiatives.
Position at USHMM: Conservation Technician
November 18, 2025
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is seeking applications for the position of Conservation Technician.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Photograph Conservation at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
November 17, 2025
The National Gallery of Art is offering a fellowship in the Photograph Conservation Department supported by an endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Culpeper Fellowship – National Gallery of Art
November 15, 2025
With an endowment from the Charles E. Culpeper Foundation, the National Gallery of Art is offering a fellowship in the painting conservation department.
Head of Paintings Conservation Lab – Ford Conservation Center
July 3, 2025
The Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center is looking for a conscientious conservator to run its paintings conservation lab.