The Museum of Modern Art Research Fellow
A two-year, full-time Research Fellow position at MoMA’s Department of Photography, assisting curatorial staff with research, cataloging, and care of the Museum’s photography collection, supported by the Carl Jacobs Foundation.
Visual Arts
Overview:
The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Research Fellow in the Department of Photography. This is a two-year, full-time grant-funded position, supported by the Carl Jacobs Foundation. The role involves assisting curatorial staff with various tasks, including maintaining collections records, bibliographic and biographical records, and conducting research in relation to the museum's vast photography collection of over 35,000 objects. Additional responsibilities include preparing checklists, wall labels, and cataloging the collection under the supervision of senior curatorial staff.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and prior experience in cataloging and research in a museum, gallery, or art-related institution, with a general familiarity with 20th-century art.
Application:
Submit a resume and a statement of interest through the MoMA Jobs portal. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
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