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1. Training for Museum Professionals, Scholarship, Germany
The RAVE scholarship pays for young (under 40) museum professionals from lower income countries to come to Germany for 3 to 6 months to train in a partner institution. Knowledge of German, French, or English is a requirement.
When: 30 July 2018 application deadline
Where: Germany
Covered: Travel expenses, health insurance, and a lump sum of €1300 included.
More Info: https://www.ifa.de/en/visual-arts/art-funding/rave-scholarships.html
Contact: rave-stiftung@ifa.de
2. Antiquities Trafficking Analyst, Job, New York City
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is looking for an Antiquities Trafficking Analyst to work on Matthew Bogdanos’ team. A spectacular opportunity to be at the centre of illicit antiquities investigations in one of the largest markets in the world.
When: Apply ASAP
Where: DANY, New York
Salary: $44,598
More Info: https://dany.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2i2x0xok6a0
3. Assistant Keeper of Classical Greek and Aegean Antiquities, Job, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
They are particularly looking, it seems, for a Greek Bronze Age specialist.
When: 16 August 2018 closing date
Where: Oxford, UK
Salary: £46,336 – £53,691
4. Underwriting Assistant for Fine Art & Specie, Job, Munich
Art insurance underwriting, an interesting corner of the art security and protection world. Break in to it with this entry level position, with full support given for studying for insurance exams
When: Apply ASAP
Where: Munich RE, Munich, Germany
Salary: unknown
More Info: https://munichre-jobs.com/en/MunichRe/job/8760-underwriting-assistant-fine-art-specie?language=en
5. Underwriting Assistant for Art and Private Client Team, Job, London
An interesting entry level position to break into the world of art insurance, an under-acknowledged aspect of art security.
When: Closes 20 July
Where: Ecclesiastical, London
Salary: unknown
6. Temporary Property Handler at Sotheby’s, Job, New York City
See how the sausage is made (sort of) and carry art around Sotheby’s New York for 5 months. Fly on the wall? Observational research? Must be “well groomed”
When: Apply ASAP
Where: Sotheby’s, New York City
Salary: unknown
More Info: https://careers-sothebys.icims.com/jobs/2748/temporary-property-handler/job
7. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Coordinator, Job, Auburn, Alabama
A one year position at Auburn University (with possibility of renewal) to implement NAGPRA and manage NAGPRA collections. Ideally you need a PhD and NAGPRA compliance experience.
When: Review of applications starts 1 August 2018
Where: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
Salary: unknown
More Info: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/2986
8. Fine Arts Specialist, Job, New York, Palm Beach, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Pure Insurance is looking for a Fine Art Specialist to join their team of independent adjusters and art historians working in art insurance. They are looking for 5 years of experience in a related field and an art history degree. An interesting way to make a sideways move into the cataloguing and investigative aspects of art insurance.
When: Apply ASAP
Where: New York, Palm Beach, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Salary: unknown
More Info: https://pureinsurance.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PURE/job/Remote-FL/Fine-Art-Specialist_R57?j
9. Sotheby’s Floater Program, Job, New York City
A way for recent graduates to gain experience in various auction house positions, including job training and pathways into permanent positions at Sotheby’s. Must be flexible, you could be put anywhere. The position is about 6 months and you must me authorised to work in the US. They especially want Spanish and Mandarin speakers.
When: Apply ASAP
Where: Sotheby’s Auction House, New York City
Pay: $14/h
More Info: https://careers-sothebys.icims.com/jobs/2757/floater-program/job
10. Machine learning based approaches for the visual analysis of historical artefacts, PhD Studentship, Brighton UK
“This project aims to develop visual analysis approaches, based on machine learning methods, to organise and classify 3D models which can be integrated into cultural heritage practice”: so many interesting applications. A great opportunity for someone!
When: Apply by 20 July
Where: University of Brighton UK
Covered: Fees and Stipend (UK Students); Fees only (EU Students)
11. Curatorial Assistant, The Getty, Los Angeles
A fixed term job working on provenance research for the Getty’s manuscript collection. Fluency in German preferred. Open to entry level/early career applicants.
When: Apply ASAP
Where: The Getty, Los Angeles, California
Pay: $24.19 to $30.24/h
More Info: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/3200/curatorial-assistant/job
12. Head of Collecting and Provenance, Job, The Getty, Los Angeles California
The Getty is seeking a “Provenance Art Historian” to be “Head of Project for the Study of Collecting and Provenance and Provenance Index Database”. An excellent job for someone with the right background.
When: Apply ASAP
Where: The Getty, Los Angeles, California
Salary: $86,845.20 – $112,908.64
More Info: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/3188/head%2c-collecting-and-provenance/job
13. Research Intern (Impressionist and Modern Art), Internship, London
Christie’s Auction house is looking for an intern to help with tasks related to the sale of Impressionist and Modern art, including research into authenticity and provenance.
When: Closes 29 July 2018
Where: Christie’s Auction House, London
Pay: Unclear if this is a paid position
More Info: https://christies.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2186