[MS/PhD] Getty Graduate Intern

The Getty Digital Center Imaging Studios department is responsible for the photography and technical imaging of the Getty Center Museum’s objects to provide images and computational data sets for publication, exhibition, documentation, scholarship, creative outputs, and conservation.

We are seeking a Graduate Intern with a background in Conservation Imaging Science, Computer Science, or a related field who is interested in the implementation of 3D imaging in a museum environment, creating high resolution scientifically accurate 3D models (and data sets), working alongside a talented Imaging team at one of the leading Cultural Heritage organizations in the world. The intern will learn current photogrammetry and 3D imaging processes and work with a team to research and implement emerging technologies. Projects will include developing workflows on a custom photogrammetry rig and scripting automations for multiple 3D processes. This is a great opportunity to learn 3D imaging and its application to promote, document and preserve a museum’s collection.

Please note the deadline for applications is approaching fast. Applicants are required to submit a complete online Graduate Internship application form by 5:00p.m. Pacific Time on November 4, 2024. Materials received after the deadline will result in an incomplete application. We cannot accept applications hand-delivered to the Getty Center or those sent by e-mail or fax.

Internships are open to students of all nationalities. Individuals from groups underrepresented across the fields of art history, conservation, and museums are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be students currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), graduate conservation certificate, or their equivalents for international applicants, in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying.

Or

Individuals who have completed a relevant graduate degree (Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), graduate conservation certificate, or their equivalents for international applicants) on or after January 1, 2022, with postgraduate activities in their field, paid or unpaid.

Here is a link to the internships that are available- opportunities

The link to the applications and more information about the internship is here – applications

If you have any questions, please call or email me.

Best,

Michael