The position is full-time (36 hours per week) for the duration of 4-12 months, to be scheduled in 2024, in accordance with the training program of the intern and the schedule of the Rijksmuseum department.
Information
The intern is expected to carry out an in-depth treatment of an object including scientific research into its materials, technique and condition. The intern will also assist the textile conservators with monitoring the condition and maintenance of the collection, preparing objects for loans, writing condition reports, (de-) installing exhibitions, and assisting with ongoing (research) projects. The Textile Conservation department works closely with the Curatorial- and Science Departments, and the intern will be expected to participate in discussions about on-going treatments and research projects. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend regular talks organized by the three institutions mentioned above.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized (inter)national MA-level conservation training program with a specialization in textile conservation for the duration of the entire internship.
Applicants should possess:
- sufficient knowledge and skills to carry out conservation treatments;
- interest in integrating scientific research into conservation practice;
- basic knowledge of analytical methods useful for research;
- fluency in Dutch and/or English, spoken and written;
- the ability to work in a team.
Terms
The internship is unpaid. A modest monthly stipend of 250 euros a month based on 36 hours working week is offered. Special requirements are in place for students coming from outside Europe.
Information
The application requires a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation, to be submitted online. Applications must be submitted via the button on our website (on the vacancy page). For further information, please contact Suzan Meijer, Head of Textile Conservation, tel. 020-6747235, s.meijer@rijksmuseum.nl
For questions regarding the application procedure, please contact Marijn Hovingh, personnel officer, tel. 020-6747022.
Applications
Please apply following instructions on the Rijksmuseum website.
The closing date for applications for 2024 is 03-09-2023. No applications will be accepted after the 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.
Applicants will be notified within 8 days after the interview.
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