MoMA – Cisneros Institute Research Fellow for Latin American Art | International Program

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for the Cisneros Institute Research Fellow for Latin American Art to support research initiatives on Latin American art, with a focus on topics relevant to contemporary and international cultural discourses and debates, as framed by the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Research Institute for the Study of Art from Latin America. This work is coordinated with the broader goals of MoMA’s global research initiative, Contemporary and Modern Art Perspectives (C-MAP), that is administered by the International Program department, which includes three other fellows and research initiatives devoted to the art of Africa, Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Working within the Cisneros Institute and in coordination with the International Program, the fellow conducts and documents research according to the chosen themes and parameters of the Cisneros Institute. This research will inform a series of seminars held at MoMA by visiting international and domestic scholars, curators, and artists, and an annual seminar held in Latin America, all programs that the fellow helps to coordinate.

Reports to: Director of the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Research Institute for the Study of Art from Latin America

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates the implementation of a research plan and a program of visiting speakers at MoMA, as advised and guided by the director of the Cisneros Institute and International Program staff.
  • Compiles bibliographies and synthesizes theoretical and critical texts that inform research focus. Identifies artists, activists, and scholars relevant to research focus.
  • Prepares six meetings annually in New York and one annual symposium in Latin America in accordance with the research focus; compiles relevant biographies, research materials, and meeting agendas; corresponds with invited guests, and maintains records of contacts and activities.
  • Conducts research and creates and organizes detailed itineraries for group travel, involving booking flights, coordinating transportation, hotels, dinners, and meetings, etc., for MoMA staff who participate in the symposium in Latin America; attends and participates in group trips. Researches and keeps the Latin American research group, composed of MoMA staff who are interested in participating in seminars and activities organized around the research theme, informed about relevant exhibitions and events related to the research focus.
  • Works closely with the International Program’s associate director and C-MAP coordinator, other C-MAP fellows, the editorial board, and Museum staff to commission texts for and oversee the content development for the post web platform (post.at.moma.org).
  • Assists in the organization of and participates in joint symposia organized with other C-MAP groups.
  • Supports other Museum research activities related to research focus, as needed.
  • Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

 Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in art history, cultural studies, and/or a related field in the humanities (or the equivalent in countries outside the United States) with specialized knowledge of contemporary art in Latin America, or the equivalent level of experience. Phil candidates or Ph.D. students preferred. Independent curators or researchers with strong expertise in the area of focus will also be considered.
  • Experience working within an art institution context preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of contemporary art in a global context and additional knowledge of art history in Latin America preferred.
  • Knowledge of discourses and cultural practices related to the decolonial, indigeneity, climate change, environment, and ecology preferred.
  • Demonstrated research capabilities
  • Knowledge of basic administrative and organizational procedures and skills
  • Editorial experience preferred
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work within a process-oriented team

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Note: Please include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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