Goya Research Center – The Hispanic Society Museum and Library
Curatorial Research Fellow

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library seeks a part time temporary Curatorial Research Fellow beginning October 2024. The Fellow will be part of a team researching and cataloguing the Hispanic Society’s renowned collection of Goya prints, paintings, and related documents. This position will require onsite work 2-3 days per week and will be appointed from October 2024 to January 2025, with the possibility for reappointment through Summer 2025.

The Fellow will assist with launching the recently announced Goya Research Center at the Hispanic Society. The Fellow’s work will further the Center’s objectives by preserving, promoting and fostering research into the work of iconic Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828).

Reporting to the Curator of Prints and Photographs, the Fellow will assist with cataloguing the Goya collection, conducting research, data entry, and performing some administrative and clerical duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in working with museum collections. By establishing the Research Center and fostering collaborations
with other institutions, the HSM&L aims to inspire a new generation of Goya scholars in the United States and encourage further Goya initiatives as his bicentennial approaches.

 

Responsibilities
• Conduct scholarly research on Goya, including analyzing in-house works as well as across NY based collections.
• Organize checklists, databases, and files.
• Assist with technical analysis.
• Schedule and prepare materials and presentations for meetings.
• Correspond with external contacts and working closely with Head Curator for Prints & Photographs, Collections Management and Conservation, among other departments.
• Support drafting of research findings for publication.
• Coordinate and oversee the logistical organization of the symposium.
• Provide daily administrative support.

Job Requirements
• MA or Ph.D. Students in Art History, History, Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Museum Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related fields.
• Spanish language professional proficiency.
• Museum/gallery experience a plus.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative spirit.

Technology Skills
• Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• TMS a plus.

Compensation and Additional Information
• Stipend dependent on when the fellowship begins and regular weekly schedule.

•  Stipend based on $25 per hour.
• Approximately 16-24 hours per week (onsite requirement).
• Students currently on F-1 visas are eligible to apply.

 

Application Instructions
Send materials to jobs@hispanicsociety.org and “Curatorial Research Fellow” in the subject line of email by Friday, September 20, 2024. Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed first. Materials will continue to be reviewed until the fellowship is filled.

Please include the following to be considered:
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample (excerpt should not exceed 5 pages)
• Statement between 500-700 words.
• Include your career and research interests as well as what you hope to contribute and gain from the curatorial research fellowship.

 

About the Hispanic Society Museum & Library
The Hispanic Society Museum & Library was founded in New York City in 1904 by Archer M. Huntington with the purpose of advancing the study and appreciation of the art, literature, and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. Today, the museum and library collections from antiquity through the early 20th century are widely recognized as the most
comprehensive in scope and quality outside of Spain. Museum highlights include numerous masterworks by El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, and Sorolla; sculpture by Pedro de Mena and Luisa Roldán; Latin American paintings by Vázquez, López de Arteaga, Rodríguez Juárez, Arrieta and Campeche; as well as masterpieces in all areas of the decorative arts. Recent additions include works by Jose Clement Orozco and Pablo Picasso.

Goya Research Center
The Goya Research Center at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and fostering research into the work of iconic Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). The main objectives of the HSM&L’s Goya Research Center include: 1) Leading in-depth research on art history, provenance, and technical analysis; 2)
Increasing appreciation for Goya’s works through programs and exhibitions; 3) Producing publications to share findings and insights; and 4) Encouraging further scholarly research on the artist through a fellowship program and an annual symposium.

EEO Statement
The HSM&L is an equal opportunity employer. The HSM&L does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely
on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.