Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – ICAA Latinx Papers Project, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Remote, USA)

Institution: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH)
Department: Curatorial / International Center for the Arts of the Americas (ICAA)
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Term: Full-time, 12 months (September 8, 2025 – August 28, 2026), with potential renewal
Location: Remote
Supervisor: Dr. Arden Decker and Dr. Liz Donato
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
Salary: $53,000 + $3,500 for research-related travel; benefits included

As part of the ¡Aquí Estamos! initiative, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is offering a postdoctoral research fellowship within the ICAA Latinx Papers Project. This initiative addresses the historical underrepresentation of Latinx art and artists in U.S. museum and academic spaces. The fellow will work to expand the ICAA’s digital archive by researching and publishing primary source documents related to Latinx art history.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and select primary source materials from repositories across the U.S.
Conduct scholarly research, generate annotations, and write accompanying texts
Support field researchers and contribute to editorial workflows
Participate in team meetings and workshops; share findings via lectures and publications

Candidate Profile

PhD in art history or related field (conferred between May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2025); ABDs may be considered
Expertise in Latinx art history required; familiarity with Latin American art is a plus
Demonstrated experience in archival research and digital humanities preferred
Advanced Spanish reading knowledge and strong writing skills required
Must be eligible to work in the United States