Vacancy for The Simon Sainsbury Curatorial Fellow (Paintings before 1500)
Salary: £32,445, Full time, FTC – 22 months
Location: London
Job Summary
The Simon Sainsbury Curatorial Fellow (Paintings before 1500)
Salary: £32,445
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 22 months
Application Closing date: 29 August 2021
Interviews on 15 September 2021
Role Summary
This post is designed to introduce someone who has a good scholarly art historical background in European painting to the responsibilities of curatorship in a national collection.
The Simon Sainsbury Curatorial Fellow will receive training and gain experience in a variety of curatorial responsibilities, including the display, research and interpretation of the early paintings (pre-1500) in the National Gallery’s collection.
The Curatorial Fellow will be assigned to the Renaissance section of the curatorial team and will work collaboratively within the Collections directorate (which includes Curatorial, Conservation, Scientific, Registrars, Framing and Art Handling departments). The postholder will also assist in delivering the public programme, working closely with exhibitions, digital and learning departments.
Person Specification
- The successful candidate must have a postgraduate degree in art history. Knowledge of the field of European painting before 1500, at either first degree or postgraduate level is essential. In addition, the postholder must have a demonstrable interest in pursuing a museum career.
- Fluency in English, and a good knowledge of at least one of the main European languages, is required, as is the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. The postholder should be a lucid writer and competent public speaker, aware of the needs of both a specialist and general audience.
- The postholder will report to the Associate Curator of Renaissance Painting
How to Apply
Please apply directly to this advert and complete the application process. For more details please download the candidate pack at the end of this advert for essential skills and attributes to make an application at www.nationalgallery.org.uk/jobs
The National Gallery is an equal opportunities employer.
