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Job: Senior Research Associate/African art specialist
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
This full-time position (1 year end-dated position) has been conceived to provide professional development for an African art specialist seeking a curatorial career. It will provide critical research support for exhibition, installation didactics, in-gallery video, digital content for the re-envisioned Africa galleries. The Senior Research Associate will work with the curatorial team with colleagues in the Design, Digital, and Education to develop the new content.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Skills:
- Related curatorial experience required
- Strong research skills with proven follow-through
- Excellent organizational and planning skills; strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to exercise initiative
Knowledge and Education:
- Advanced degree in African Art History, African History, Anthropology, Archaeology, or Africana studies required
- Knowledge of art history required
- Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
- Good working knowledge of French language preferred
Closing Date: 13 July 2021
