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Postdoctoral Fellow – Rebanks (Art & Culture) at ROM

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Position Type: Full-Time, Postdoctoral Fellowship (12–24-month contract)
Salary: $55,000 per year plus a $2,500 research and travel stipend per year
Term: 1-year term, renewable for a second year
Work Schedule: 35 hours per week (Hybrid)

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), one of North America’s top cultural institutions, is seeking a dynamic postdoctoral fellow to pursue independent research in the field of Art & Culture. The fellowship is aimed at scholars who have earned their Ph.D. within the last five years. The selected fellow will work closely with the Co-Chief Curator of Art and Culture and be based primarily in residence at ROM, while contributing to public programming (approximately 10% of their time) and potentially assisting with exhibition development.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct original research leveraging ROM’s extensive collections and archives, focusing on one or more key areas (e.g., Indigenous Americas, Ancient Egypt, Global Fashion, etc.).
Publish research findings to enhance ROM’s reputation as a leading research institution.
Engage with diverse audiences through public programming and outreach.
Support exhibition and gallery development as needed, and foster connections between your research, ROM’s collections, and broader cultural networks.
Contribute to ROM’s mission of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Candidate Profile:

A Ph.D. in a relevant field (earned within the last five years) with a strong academic background demonstrated by publications, presentations, and innovative research projects.
Expertise in one or more of ROM’s key research areas, with a commitment to diversifying existing narratives.
Excellent project management, communication, and public engagement skills.
A collaborative mindset with flexibility to be in residence at ROM and travel for fieldwork if necessary.

Application Timeline:

Open Date: January 10, 2025
Close Date: March 31, 2025
Start Date: As early as May 2025 or TBD
Probationary Period: 6 months