Ambassador Nicolas M. Salgo Fund Research Associate

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect care for and interpret works of art across time cultures geographies and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity.

About the Department

The Art Institutes department of Provenance Research investigates the history of the objects in the museums collection. We strive to trace the origins and journeys of objects in order to enrich our understanding of their cultural significance and historical contexts.

Position Summary

The Research Associate will support an initiative to investigate the provenance of objects associated with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and its successor states.

Under the guidance of the Executive Director of Provenance Research and Senior Research Associate the Research Associate will review all collecting areas to identify relevant objects and will locate any existing provenance documentation in the museums database curatorial files and archival records.

As part of the cataloguing process the Research Associate will identify individual objects or groups of objects for further examination and will carry out targeted in-depth provenance research into these objects using relevant archival records in both North America and Europe.

The Research Associate will also contribute to the provenance departments initiatives to share provenance research findings with the museums audiences through participation in gallery tours study days conferences and the publication of web articles about their research findings.

Responsibilities

Collection documentation: Systematically reviews all collecting areas to identify objects connected to the Austro-Hungarian Empire and its successor states; evaluates existing provenance documentation in the museum database; locates and reviews relevant internal curatorial and archival records; updates collection database to reflect provenance information in archival documentation; develops and refines provenance statements.
Provenance research: Conducts research into the provenance of select objects associated with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and its successor states; identifies and reviews the relevant scholarly literature on these objects and their previous owners; locates and reviews relevant archival documentation; produces detailed research reports and updates the museum database.
Public engagement: Researches and writes web articles about the provenance of objects associated with the Austro-Hungarian Empire; contributes their research to the department of Provenance Researchs public gallery tours and study days.

Qualifications

Masters degree or equivalent experience in art history history or related subject required
Experience conducting provenance research in a museum or cultural institution setting
Experience with museum collection database systems
Experience with archival research

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

an open-minded and collaborative approach to working and communicating with all colleagues across the museum;
the ability to work independently and proactively while maintaining strong collegial relationships;
a commitment to contributing to their field of study through publications lectures and other professional engagements;
outstanding writing research communication editorial organizational and project management skills that demonstrate both scholarly ability and interest in public engagement.
Foreign language skills valued
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required

Compensation & Benefits

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Hiring Range

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Benefits
PTO Overview
Job Classification: Full time exempt
Employment Category: Special Projects
Grade Level: 6

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Union

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

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About the Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect care for and interpret works of art across time cultures geographies and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning committed to fostering an inclusive un...