The Art Institute of Chicago is currently seeking a Research Associate. This is a full time, permanent position to provide curatorial research for the department of Ancient and Byzantine Art. The RA will gather and develop information; compose and edit text; enter information into CITI, and provide research assistance to the Chair and the curators of the department in preparation for the various departmental publications, exhibitions, and installations, as well as draft labels and interpretive texts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs art historical research about the artworks in the permanent collection, individual loans, and special exhibitions. Periodically checks recent literature pertinent to works in the permanent collection. Tracks reproductions of works and ensures the publication and exhibition histories of the objects are up to date.
• Composes permanent and temporary exhibition labels and content for website or multi-media programs as needed. Acquires reproduction rights for images and other materials that will be incorporated in labels and interpretive texts.
• Assists with research pertaining to potential loans, acquisitions, and gifts, as well as upcoming auctions, including market comparisons, provenance, and object publication and exhibition history.
• Coordinates on behalf of the department with Education, Graphic Design, Publications, Imaging, Digital Information and Access teams, and others about special exhibitions, interactive multi-media projects, and other special projects. May assist with special exhibitions.
• Manages the Classical Art Society and its annual programs and lecture series.
• Enters information about AIC objects into CITI in conjunction with Director’s mandate to have more object records posted on the web. Reviews accuracy, publication and exhibition history, and corrects errors in Ancient and Byzantine object records in CITI.
• Answers scholarly and general correspondence related to the Ancient and Byzantine collection and loans. May be asked to speak about the collection to various audiences.

 Qualifications

• M.A. in Ancient Art history
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong writing and editing abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proven multi-tasking and management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Reading knowledge of French and German essential

Job ID: 8753