Dietrich von Bothmer Research Scholar
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct original research and publish scholarly work on Greek and Roman art, including ancient jewelry, pottery, and religion. Participate in gallery installations and exhibitions by writing interpretive labels and content, while researching potential acquisitions and contributing scholarly analysis. Deliver public lectures and respond to inquiries for diverse audiences, representing the department nationally and internationally. Maintain precise institutional records and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This three-year term-based appointment supports focused projects aligned with departmental collections and programming.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Classical Art, Classical Archaeology, or a closely related field
- Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience conducting original research on objects from regions and cultures represented in Greek and Roman collections
- Strong expertise in at least one specialized area such as ancient jewelry and gems, Roman pottery, ancient religion, ancient Cyprus, or related disciplines
- Ability to maintain precise and accurate research and institutional records
- Strong computer proficiency
- Ability to collaborate effectively with departmental staff, cross-functional teams, and the international academic community
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage both scholarly and general audiences
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in ancient Greek and/or Latin
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