Curatorial Fellow

The fellowship term will provide insight in critical aspects of museum work including exhibitions, research, collections management, conservation, art handling, education, and publications. The Fellow will be expected to participate in the Museum’s programmatic and intellectual life during regular staff hours. This is a 12- month appointment term with the potential for an extension to 24  months.

The incumbent reports to the Senior Curator of Collections & Research.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Primarily collection based research, including research of the museum’s collection, assisting with an ongoing collection assessment, updating object records, assisting with the development of the museum’s growing digital and online presence, and other collection-based duties as
• Works with the assigned curatorial supervisor on one or more exhibitions and explore possible topics in exhibition
• Gives gallery talks and develops
• Assists curators in the accomplishment of a wide variety of curatorial
• In collaboration with other curatorial staff, develops and/or assists with Rubin Museum
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least an MA, preferably PhD candidate in Himalayan art history or a related field such as Tibetan studies, Buddhist studies, cultural anthropology, museum studies, or equivalent
• Some experience within the curatorial area of an art museum or research institution.
• Familiarity with object research and exhibition development
• Must have excellent oral and written communication
• Reading and/or writing knowledge of Tibetan, Nepali, Sanskrit, or other relevant research languages.
• Excellent interpersonal
• Demonstrated creativity and critical thinking
• The ability to work well with others and a sense of
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop software application
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Database experience preferred (PastPerfect, TMS and similar systems).

For complete position descriptions, requirements, and to apply, please visit http://rubinmuseum.org/about/jobs

The Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011