BYZANTINE ASSISTANT CURATOR
IMAGE COLLECTIONS & FIELDWORK ARCHIVES
DUMBARTON OAKS RESEARCH LIBRARY
Dumbarton Oaks seeks creative and self-motivated art
historian for three-year appointment. The Byzantine Assistant Curator will be
expected to assist in curatorial, research, and administrative tasks and to
make significant contributions to the access to existing collections, special
projects, and further development of the collections. Reporting to the Curator,
Image Collections & Fieldwork Archives, this is an excellent opportunity
for an energetic person with a strong commitment to and experience with public
service and research in Byzantine art and architecture.
Full details at http://www.doaks.org/positions_and_benefits.html
Required: PhD in Art History with a specialization in
Byzantine or medieval art. Knowledge of relevant foreign language(s). Experience
using a relational database and image management software. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated organizational abilities
and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Experience scanning photographs or slides; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
or comparable software is preferred. Previous work experience in a library or
visual resources collection, including slides, photographs and digital images,
in particular experience cataloging photographs or original art work using
relevant rules and standards is preferred.
Salary range $44,000+ depending on experience.
35-hour work week. Excellent benefits.
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