Curator

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Wien Museum, Vienna, Austria

Deadline: 31 May 2025
Start date: January 2026
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: 37.5 hours/week
Salary: €4,400 gross/month (with possibility of overpayment based on qualifications)
Location: Vienna, Austria
Work model: Flexible hours and possibility of home office

Wien Museum is seeking a Curator with a focus on painting and graphic art of the classical modern period to join the Department of Art. The successful candidate will be responsible for the scholarly management, research, and curatorial development of this key collection, with an emphasis on inclusive, multi-perspective exhibition practices.

This role is central to advancing the museum’s mission as an open and accessible institution that engages with Vienna’s cultural history and its relevance to contemporary urban life.

Key Responsibilities

Academic care and strategic development of the painting and graphic art collection
Providing expert information on artworks and archival material
Curating innovative exhibitions with a participatory and interdisciplinary approach
Conducting independent research and delivering publications and lectures
Collaborating closely with departments including conservation, education, and communications

Candidate Profile

Advanced degree in Art History or related field
Expertise in classical modernism with global contextual knowledge
Strong familiarity with Viennese and Austrian art and cultural history
Proven track record of scholarly research
Experience in collection care and museum curation
Ability to communicate art history to a broad audience
Excellent teamwork and communication skills