Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Museum der Moderne Salzburg in Salzburg, Austria

Organisation: Museum der Moderne Salzburg
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Salary: From €43,000 gross per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Contract: Employment type and duration not specified
Working arrangement: Flexible home office arrangements available
Application deadline: 31 October 2026

This listing has been translated from German. Although no formal language requirement is specified, proficiency in German is likely necessary for the role.

Museum der Moderne Salzburg is seeking a Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art to develop exhibitions, contribute to the museum’s collection strategy and establish international collaborations.

One of Austria’s leading institutions for modern and contemporary art, Museum der Moderne Salzburg holds extensive collections of Austrian and international art from the 20th century to the present.

The museum is looking for an independent curatorial professional with a strong art historical background who can situate historical and contemporary art within broader international and interdisciplinary contexts, combining scholarly expertise with an understanding of current artistic discourse.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, conceptualise and deliver exhibitions and national and international collaborations.
• Research and curate the museum’s collection, developing new perspectives on its presentation and interpretation.
• Conceive and realise major collection exhibitions.
• Collaborate with international museums, institutions, artists, researchers and cultural partners.
• Develop publications and scholarly programmes accompanying exhibitions.
• Engage with artistic disciplines including architecture, design and performance.
• Contribute to collection development, acquisition strategies and fundraising initiatives.
• Represent the museum within national and international professional networks.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A degree in Art History, Art Studies, Cultural Studies, Curatorial Studies or a comparable qualification.
• At least five years of relevant curatorial experience in a museum or comparable cultural institution.
• Strong art historical expertise covering the period from 1800 to contemporary art.
• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering major exhibitions and collection projects.
• Experience establishing international collaborations and institutional partnerships.
• Curatorial expertise in architecture, design and performance.
• Experience securing external funding, preparing grant applications and fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and collaborative skills.

What Is Offered

The position offers an opportunity to develop an independent curatorial profile within an internationally connected art museum and contribute significantly to its exhibition and collection programmes.

The museum offers flexible home office arrangements and a minimum annual gross salary of €43,000, with higher remuneration possible depending on qualifications and experience.

Application deadline: 31 October 2026.

Image: Courtesy of Museum der Moderne Salzburg.