- You will be given the chance to work in – and behind the scenes of – a leading, internationally oriented museum;
- A monthly internship allowance of €250,--
- Participation in various events and sports activities, such as the Rijksrun and our summer and winter parties.
Special requirements are in place for students coming from outside Europe.
Internship in Paintings Conservation - Amsterdam, Nederland - Rijksmuseum
Beschrijving
The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of the Netherlands. The collection contains 1.1 million (art) objects from and relating to the Netherlands from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. The museum receives over two million visitors a year with a stunning building, surprising decor, beautiful exhibitions, lively events and many pleasant facilities for young and old.
Internship
The position is full-time (36 hours per week) for the duration of preferably nine to twelve months. Applicants who are available for a shorter period of time (6 months minimum) are also welcome to apply. Starting date in consultation.
The studio would like to offer the intern insight into the daily practice of a paintings conservator in a large and dynamic museum in The Netherlands. The intern will work alongside the paintings conservators to monitor the condition of the collection, preparing paintings for loans, writing condition reports, (de-) installing exhibitions, and assisting with other ongoing (research) projects. There is also the opportunity to carry out treatment of a painting, including performing in-depth scientific research into its materials, technique and condition.
Most members of the studio are occupied with Operation Night Watch. Depending on the phase of treatment the intern can assist with this project. Operation Night Watch is a project launched in July 2019 to conduct in-depth research into the painting technique and condition of Rembrandt's masterpiece and its treatment.
The Paintings Conservation department works closely with the Curatorial- and Science Departments and the intern will be expected to participate in discussions about ongoing treatments and research projects. Interns will have the opportunity to attend regular talks organized by the three institutions housed in the Studio Building.
Working for the Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is of all people and for all people. You will be part of the Rijksmuseum's dynamic and diverse Conservation & Science Department is housed in the Ateliergebouw or Studio Building across the street from the Rijksmuseum. In addition to the six conservation studios and laboratories of the Rijksmuseum, the building hosts the conservation training program of the University of Amsterdam, the Scientific Department of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE) and the newly formed Netherlands Institute of Conservation, Art and Science (NICAS). The strong collaboration between conservators, scientific researchers and art historians in the three institutes makes for an interdisciplinary and inspiring environment.
The department of Paintings Conservation holds an internationally recognized position in the field of technical research and conservation of old master paintings and consists of a core team of eleven painting conservators and two frames conservators. They are supported by a team of conservation scientists and researchers. Together they stimulate the integration of scientific research into conservation practice.
What will you contribute?
For the duration of the entire internship applicants must be students enrolled in a (inter)national MA-level conservation training program with a specialization in paintings conservation (preferably in their last year of study). Applicants should possess:
• True interest in integrating scientific research into conservation practice
• Basic knowledge of analytical methods useful for research
• Fluency in English, spoken and written
• The ability to work in a team and independently on your project
What will you get in return?
Enthusiastic?
Then don't wait around and submit your application. This is how the application process will be managed:
Please apply following instructions on the Rijksmuseum website
The closing date for all applications is 30th of April 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Amsterdam time/CET). 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 be not accepted. Selections will be made, and interviews will be held in May 2024.
*The application requires a letter of interest in which we welcome applicants to give insight into their current knowledge and experience. Please include the knowledge and experience you would like to gain from this internship. Besides a letter of interest, submit a letter of recommendation from your teacher and your cv online.
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