Curatorial Research Fellowship at the Goya Research Center (2025-2026)

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library seeks Curatorial Research Fellow beginning September 2025. The Fellow will be part of a team researching and cataloguing the Hispanic Society’s renowned collection of Goya prints, paintings, and related documents. This position will be appointed from September 2025 to August 2026, with the possibility for reappointment for the following Academic year. The fellowship is full time and require onsite work 3-4 days per week.

The Fellow will assist in the operation of the Goya Research Center at the Hispanic Society. The Fellow’s work will further the Center’s objectives by preserving, promoting and fostering research into the work of iconic Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828).

Reporting to the Head of Prints and Photographs, the Fellow will assist with cataloguing the Goya collection, conducting research, data entry, and performing some administrative and clerical duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in working with museum collections. By establishing the Research Center and fostering collaborations with other institutions, the HSM&L aims to inspire a new generation of Goya scholars in the United States and encourage further Goya initiatives as his bicentennial approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research on Goya, including analyzing in-house works as well as across NY-based collections.
• Organize checklists, databases, and files.
• Assist with technical analysis.
• Schedule and prepare materials and presentations for meetings.
• Correspond with external contacts and working closely with Head of Prints & Photographs, Collections
• Management and Conservation, among other departments.
• Support drafting of research findings for publication.
• Coordinate and oversee the logistical organization of the symposium.
• Provide daily administrative support.

Requirements

• MA or Ph.D. Students in Art History, History, Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Museum Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related fields.
• Spanish language professional proficiency.
• Museum/gallery experience a plus.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative spirit.

Technology skills:

• Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• TMS a plus.

Compensation

• $60,000 stipend for full time participation (3-4 days of onsite work).
• Students currently on F-1 visas are eligible to apply.

How to apply

Send materials to [email protected] and “Curatorial Research Fellow” in the subject line of email by June 30, 2025. Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed first; however, materials will be considered until the fellowship is filled. Please include the following to be considered:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Writing sample (excerpt should not exceed 5 pages).
• Statement between 500-700 words. Include your career and research interests as well as what you hope to contribute and gain from the curatorial research fellowship.

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library is committed to establishing a free, public museum and reference library for the study of the art and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. Founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955), with a vision to expose to the public, unparalleled collections in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century.

The Goya Research Center

The Goya Research Center at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and fostering research into the work of iconic Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). The main objectives of the HSM&L’s Goya Research Center include:

1. Leading in-depth research on art history, provenance, and technical analysis;
2. Increasing appreciation for Goya’s works through programs and exhibitions;
3. Producing publications to share findings and insights;
4. Encouraging further scholarly research on the artist through a fellowship program and an annual symposium.

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