Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science
A two-year Getty fellowship for recent PhDs to conduct hands-on research on organic materials in cultural heritage, focusing on analytical methods and conservation science.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship; typical support includes salary and benefits for the duration.
Summary: A two-year fellowship for recent PhDs in chemistry or related sciences to conduct hands-on research in conservation science at Getty.
Key Information: Next application round expected to open in fall 2027; only recent PhDs in relevant sciences are eligible.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science is a two-year research opportunity offered by the Getty Conservation Institute, designed to provide recent PhD graduates in chemistry and related physical or material sciences with immersive, hands-on experience in conservation science. Fellows join the Materials Characterization research group and participate in both new and ongoing projects, focusing on the study and analysis of organic materials (such as paints and plastics) found in cultural heritage objects. The fellowship emphasizes the development of analytical protocols, advanced data evaluation methods, and collaborative research with both Getty staff and external partners, all aimed at informing conservation strategies and contributing to the field of technical art history.
