[HASTS-jobs] FW: Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship at the American Philosophical Society

[Karen Gardner]

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Subject: Fwd: Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship at the American
Philosophical Society

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship at the
American Philosophical Society

The American Philosophical Society (APS), the nation?s first learned
society, invites applications for its two-year Andrew W. Mellon
Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship, beginning in September 2013.  The APS
seeks applications from recent PhDs in the fields of history of science, art
history, 18th- or 19th-century American history, or any other related
humanities disciplines. The fellowship, based in the APS Museum, will
provide hands-on experience in curatorial work and the opportunity to pursue
an independent research project, preferably one related to the collections
or programs of the Society?s library and museum.

The Mellon Fellow will conduct research in the APS collections in
preparation for the APS Museum?s interdisciplinary exhibitions exploring the
intersections of history, art, and science. The exhibitions take place in
Philosophical Hall, located within Independence National Historical Park. As
the public face of the APS, the museum researches and interprets the APS?s
extensive collections for the regional, national, and international visitors
who converge on Philadelphia?s historic district.

The Fellow?s primary responsibility will be to conduct scholarly research
for exhibitions, programs, and other related activities. He or she will be
fully integrated into the APS Museum staff, working closely with the curator
and others on the curatorial team. The Fellow will gain extensive experience
in planning and implementing exhibitions as well as researching and writing
interpretive materials for non-scholarly audiences (exhibition texts,
publications, etc.). Depending on the Fellow?s interests and the Museum?s
needs, he or she may also participate in public programming, museum
education, collections management, and/or grant-writing.  Twenty percent of
the Fellow?s time will be reserved for his or her own independent research,
ideally using resources at the APS or kindred regional institutions. The
Fellow will also have the opportunity to network with APS Library staff and
other post-doctoral fellows in the region?s cultural institutions.

This two-year Fellowship will begin in September 2013. Compensation is
$45,000 a year plus benefits, along with additional funds for research
support, travel, and relocation. The Fellowship may not be held concurrently
with any other fellowship or grant.


Qualifications:


 *   PhD in any humanities discipline, awarded within the past five years.
The
history of science, 18th- and 19th-century American history, and the history
of art often relate most closely to exhibition content. However, the
museum's approach is interdisciplinary, and applications from qualified
researchers in any humanities discipline are welcome.
 *   Excellent analytical and writing skills; experience in writing for
different purposes and broad audiences (including but not limited to
scholars).
 *   Broad interests, along with the intellectual and conceptual tools
necessary
for working across disciplines and time periods, and for making creative
connections.
 *   Flexibility and the capacity to learn quickly and to work both
independently and in collaboration with others.

 *   Project-oriented organizational skills applied to both academic and
practical tasks.
 *   Strong interest in exploring a career in the museum field.

REQUIRED MATERIALS (APPLICATION CHECKLIST) Applications must be submitted by
EMAIL only to
MellonFellowship at amphilsoc.org<mailto:MellonFellowship at amphilsoc.org> and
must
include:


 *   Cover letter stating interest in exploring curatorial work.
 *   Completed application form, found at
http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship

.         Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, with items listed within
categories in
reverse chronological order (Include external support received during
graduate
study: fellowships, teaching or research assistantships, tuition grants,
etc.

.         Statement of current research interests (no more than 1,500
words).
This statement should include a description of a potential research project
during the Fellowship, preferably one related to the APS collections or
programs.

.         Excerpt(s) from completed dissertation or thesis (no more than
5,000
words); example of non-scholarly writing if available.

.         Confirmation Letter of Academic Status (candidacy or degree
conferred).

.         Three confidential letters of recommendation, which must be
submitted
on the APS recommendation form provided at
http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship

.         See application form for further instructions.

To Download Application Form and Recommendation Forms:
http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship
For further information on Library and Museum collections:
http://www.amphilsoc.org/library
http://www.apsmuseum.org/collections<http://www.apsmuseum.org/collections/>


The deadline for receipt of all materials is January 9, 2013.



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