Learning, networking, conference and employment opportunities in cultural property, art crime research, antiquities trafficking research, provenance studies, and related things. Postings are not endorsements.
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Special Announcement: new FREE open access article by me and Emily Peacock, out now in the Journal of Material Culture: “The artification of fossils in commercial art spaces: Dinosaurs in a desirescape” https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13591835241248291
1. Postdoctoral Researcher In Latin American Studies, Job, St. Gallen, Switzerland
St Gallen is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher to work with Matías Dewey on projects related to illegal/informal economies in Latin America. Spcifically listed is “trafficking in cultural/archaeological objects” and Prof Dewey told me directly that’s a topic they would love to explore.
When: Apply ASAP
Where: University of St Gallen, Switzerland
More Info: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/postdoctoral-researcher-in-latin-american-studies-m-w-d/212a68f6-3b61-4dfa-95aa-ee7c583396f7
Contact: matias.dewey@unisg.ch
2. PhD Student in Latin American Studies, PhD Studentship, St Gallen, Switzerland
Also to work with Prof Matías Dewey on illicit economies in Latin America; he has said he would look favorably on a project about illicit cultural heritage, art, etc.
When: Apply ASAP
Where: University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Cost: Fully Funded
More Info: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/phd-student-in-latin-american-studies-m-w-d/bf05a85a-d15c-4740-bdbe-03e4f7491166
Contact: matias.dewey@unisg.ch
3. Researcher (WWII Restitution), Job, London
The Art Loss Register would like to hire a permanent member of staff to join their Restitution team to look at issues related to pre 1946 provenance. Must be a fluent German speaker.
When: Apply by 30 June 2024
Where: The Art Loss Register, London, UK
Cost: pay £25k-£30k
More Info: https://www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/44787
Contact: camilla.catania@artloss.com
4. “Low End'”: Exploring the Bottom of the Markets for Arts and Cultural Goods, Call for Book Chapters
Abstracts wanted for this book! “This book aims to delve deeper into the lower end of the markets for arts and cultural goods.” Chapters should “document these lower market segments to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the art market’s complexity and diversity.”
When: Abstract by 31 August 2024
Where: Volume in the Palgrave McMillan Series on Cultural Economics & the Creative Economy
More Info: https://www.moova-erc.eu/news
Contact: Anne-Sophie.Radermecker@ulb.be
5. The International Foundation for Art Research, Call for Journal Papers
The IFAR Journal is seeking submissions, including submissions on due diligence, ethical considerations related to cultural objects, provenance research, and all sorts of thing relevant to this list.
More Info: https://www.artmarketstudies.org/cfp-ifar-journal-the-international-foundation-for-art-research/
Contact: art-info@ifar.org
6. Foreign Affairs Officer, Job, Washington DC
The US Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs is looking for an Expert on Cultural Heritage Issues of Indigenous Peoples.
When: Apply by 26 June 2024
Where: Washington DC
More Info: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/796339500
7. Project Manager (Cultural Heritage and Climate Change), Job, Geneva
ALIPH – International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas is looking for a project manager who “coordinates grant applications, supports the evaluation process and monitors funded projects, mainly in relation to climate change and disasters affecting cultural heritage”
When: Apply by 31 July 2024
Where: Geneva, Switzerland
More Info: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3953349553/
8. 70 Years of the Hague Convention: Milestones & Way To Go, Event, Brussels
The Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU is hosting this event in honour of the 1954 Hauge Convention. Amazing speakers!
When: 2 July 2024
Where: Avenue de Cortenbergh 30, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
More Info: https://sgkgs.ch/hak24-registration.html
9. Communications Associate, Job, Washington DC/Remote
The Antiquities Coalition is looking for a part time Communications person to help them with comms related to their anti antiquities trafficking efforts
When: Apply ASAP
Where: Washington DC/Remote