Summary

The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Research Institute for the Study of Art from Latin America is currently accepting applications for a Research Fellow. The Fellow supports research initiatives on Latin American art, with a focus on topics relevant to contemporary Latin American and Caribbean art, discourses and debates, as framed by the Cisneros Institute. The Fellow will coordinate all aspects of the upcoming publication on modern art and spiritualities, including securing image rights, liaising with authors and co-editors of the publication, compiling bios, proofreading of book on typeset face, among other tasks. Support the Director in the conception and development of a book launch for the project.

Additionally the Fellow will work closely with the Institute’s Director developing the new research topic for the Institute, through conducting preliminary research, as well as through active reading, annotation and reporting. The fellow will also work in identifying potential collaborators including scholars, curators, institutions and artists.

The Museum of Modern Art is committed to nurturing the next generation of curators, art historians, conservators and other arts professionals. This fellowship is part of a distinctive Museum-wide fellowship program that offers opportunities for training and development through immersion in the Museum’s departments, working alongside and mentored by experienced staff members. All fellows also participate in a core methods and practice program with MoMA staff and invited guests which explores object-based research and inquiry; public engagement in a museum context; and arts leadership and the role of cultural institutions.

Key Details

• Duration: Two-year appointment with a start date of September 2026.
• Reports To: Director, Cisneros Institute (Inés Katzenstein)

Deadline: June 5, 2026

Eligibility

• Specialized knowledge of modern and contemporary art in Latin America
• Phil candidates or PhD students in art history, cultural studies, and/or a related field in the humanities (or the equivalent in countries outside the United States) required or the equivalent level of experience.
• If pursuing a Ph.D. program, candidate should be a fully-enrolled student and ABD. Independent curators or researchers with strong expertise in the area of focus will also be considered.
• Experience working within an art institution context is preferred.
• Demonstrated research capabilities.
• Knowledge of basic administrative and organizational procedures and skills.
• Editorial experience preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work within a process-oriented team.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $65,000 per annum.

About

The Museum of Modern Art acquired its first artworks in 1929, the year it was established. Today, MoMA’s evolving collection contains almost 200,000 works from around the world spanning the last 150 years. The collection includes an ever-expanding range of visual expression, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, architecture, design, film, and media and performance art.

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