ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM AT THE SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR MATERIALS
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (SCMRE)

SCMRE's Archaeological Conservation Program seeks to improve the
partnership of conservation and field archaeology through an innovative
combination of opportunities, based in the objects conservation laboratory.
The program offers advanced internships in archaeological conservation,
carries out conservation work in conjunction with archaeological projects,
pursues in-depth technical study of archaeological materials at SCMRE, and
provides other educational offerings focusing on conservation issues in both
museum and archaeology venues. 

Under the auspices of the Archaeological Conservation Program, a one-year
postgraduate fellowship in archaeological conservation is available
beginning in the fall 2006. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a
commitment to the conservation of archaeological materials, and some
fieldwork experience is preferred. A research or technical study project
related to archaeological materials and utilizing SCMRE's analytical
resources is a required component of the fellowship. Participation in at
least one field-based archaeological project is anticipated. 

The prospective candidate must first contact Harriet F. (Rae) Beaubien,
senior objects conservator and manager of the Archaeological Conservation
Program, at [log in to unmask] or (301) 238-1235. In previous years
application was made directly through SCMRE, but this year it must be made
by applying for a Smithsonian Postgraduate Fellowship in Conservation of
Museum Collections offered through the Smithsonian's Office of Fellowships.
Possible research projects should be discussed with Beaubien before
application. For details of application, see the Office of Fellowships's
website (http://www.si.edu/ofg/ofgapp.htm).

Highlights of our work with archaeological projects are posted on the SCMRE
website (http://www.si.edu/scmre/archconserv.htm). "Conserving a room with a
view," is found in the Smithsonian Institution's Spotlight On Science at the
Smithsonian, vol.2 #2 (18 June 2004) (www.si.edu/research/spotlight).

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