2015 Getty Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science, USA

Getty Foundation is inviting application for postdoctoral fellowship available to recent PhDs in chemistry and the physical sciences with experience in conservation science. Applications are welcome from scientists of all nationalities. The next GCI Postdoctoral Fellows will be in residence at the Getty Center for two years beginning in September 2015. In addition to a monthly stipend prorated to the actual dates of residency, the fellow will be provided with with support toward a related study trip, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, airfare to Los Angeles and health benefits. The next deadline for this fellowship will be November 17, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in Conservation Science. The 2015â€"17 Fellow will be an integral part of the GCI Science’s newly formed Treatment Studies research area, and will work with colleagues in related research areas, such as Materials Characterization.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for undertaking postdoctoral research program.
Scholarship Provider: Getty Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Applications are welcome from scientists of all nationalities.Applicants should have a recent (2010 or later) PhD in chemistry, polymer science, or another relevant physical science, experimental research experience and strong instrumental analysis skills. An aptitude for self-directed learning and for working across academic disciplines is desirable, as are good written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have an interest in the visual arts and a serious interest in pursuing a career in conservation science within the museum environment.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Scientists of all nationalities can apply for these postdoctoral fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The Getty Conservation Institute’s (GCI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science is a two-year program designed to provide recent PhDs in chemistry and the physical sciences with experience in conservation science. For detailed information on the focus of the fellowship and the history of the program, including past participants.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The next GCI Postdoctoral Fellows will be in residence at the Getty Center for two years beginning in September 2015.

What does it cover? In addition to a monthly stipend prorated to the actual dates of residency, the fellow will be provided with with support toward a related study trip, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, airfare to Los Angeles and health benefits.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Applicants will be notified of the Getty Conservation Institute’s decision in late spring 2015.

How to Apply: Complete application materials are now accepted online only. Please prepare your application attachments according to the instructions below and notify your two references that you will be requesting letters from them in support of this application.
-Statement of Interest: Each application must include a statement of interest in the field of conservation science (not to exceed two pages, typed and double-spaced).
-Doctoral Dissertation Plan or Abstract
-Curriculum Vitae or Resume: This should include education, honors, grants and awards, languages, professional experience and activities, and publications or other relevant accomplishments.
-Writing Sample Each applicant must submit one writing sample of not more than 15 pages. This may be a sample of the dissertation and should best represent the applicant’s methodological concerns.
-Confirmation Letter: applicants must submit confirmation from their academic institution that their doctorates have been awarded. Please attach a scan of this letter (the original is not required; please do not send by mail).

Scholarship Application Deadline: The next deadline for this fellowship will be November 17, 2014.

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