Mellon Post-doctoral Fellowship in European Art
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted December 12, 2025
55000 - 55000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Philadelphia Art Museum is a world-renowned art institution with a collection of nearly 250,000 objects representing many different cultures and historical periods.
Job Description
The Philadelphia Art Museum is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow in European Art to work on an exhibition exploring how artists and audiences in Baroque Rome understood and engaged the senses. The Fellow will conduct object research, prepare exhibition materials, and collaborate with curators to develop and realize a robust interpretive plan.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in art history or a related field
- Demonstration of scholarly excellence and promise
- Strong interest in pursuing a career as a museum curator
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Strong skills in communication, organization, and time management
Benefits
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores