Pre-Columbian Assistant Curator

IMAGE COLLECTIONS & FIELDWORK ARCHIVES 
DUMBARTON OAKS RESEARCH LIBRARY 

Dumbarton Oaks seeks creative and self-motivated art historian, archaeologist, or anthropologist for three-year appointment. The Pre-Columbian Assistant Curator will be expected to assist in curatorial, research, and administrative tasks and to make significant contributions to the access to existing collections, special projects, and further development of the collections. Reporting to the Curator, Image Collections & Fieldwork Archives, this is an excellent opportunity for an energetic person with a strong commitment to and experience with public service and research in Pre-Columbian art and archaeology. 
Full details at http://www.doaks.org/positions_and_benefits.html 

Required: PhD in Art History, Archaeology, or Anthropology with a specialization in Pre-Columbian studies. Knowledge of Spanish. Experience using a relational database and image management software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated organizational abilities and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience scanning photographs or slides; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or comparable software is preferred. Previous work experience in a library or visual resources collection, including slides, photographs and digital images, in particular experience cataloging photographs or original art work using relevant rules and standards is preferred.

Salary range $44,000+ depending on experience. 35-hour work week. Excellent benefits. Apply online by March 15, 2008 to jobs@harvard.edu