(Full-time, temporary, non-union position)

Requirements:

• Detail oriented, with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong background in at least one art historical tradition of Asia
• At least one year of museum experience
• Master’s degree in art history or a related field preferred
• Reading and speaking knowledge of a pertinent Asian language, especially Japanese or Korean, preferred

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Curator of Asian Art and the Associate Curator of Islamic Art to assess and present the Asian collections in preparation for their reinstallation in our permanent galleries
• Assist the curators with collection surveys and administer reinstallation-related projects involving multiple Museum departments as well as outside contractors
• Research select areas of the collection and develop interpretive materials for new galleries
• Assist with programming and other activities related to the re-opening

Starting date: Summer 2017

Work schedule: Five days per week, 9 am–5 pm

To apply: Please send your cover letter and résumé to job.research.asianart@brooklynmuseum.org.

More info: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/about/careers/research_assistant_asian_art